by suburban | Mar 5, 2024 | Bug In, Bug Out, Bug Out Location, Communications, Food Storage, Health, Hygiene, Mutual Assistance Group, Personal Security, Preparedness, Prepping, Psychology, Self Reliance, suburban survival, Urban Survival, WROL
The following is a fictional account of the first 30 days after an apocalyptic event and how we may “attempt” to recover some normalcy in the neighborhood if we cannot make what could be a deadly and dangerous trek to the bug-out location... Read more
by suburban | Jan 23, 2024 | first aid, Health, Medical, Medicinal, Personal, Preparedness, Prepping, Psychology, Self Reliance, suburban survival, Survival Gear, Urban Survival
Introduction The concept of Every Day Carry (EDC) has become synonymous with readiness and the ability to respond to unexpected challenges. EDC is not just about the items we carry; it’s a mindset, a philosophy that underscores the importance of... Read more
by ST | Jan 31, 2012 | Civil Unrest, Guest Posts, Levels of Awareness, Preparedness, Psychology, Self Reliance
(Note: This article is both a stand-alone piece as well as a response to the article “Who would you bug out with?” that appeared recently on this site.) ”If I am not for myself, who will be for me? And if not now, when?” – Rabbi Hillel (Jewish scholar &... Read more
by Prepperjim | Nov 9, 2011 | Barter, Books, Civil Unrest, Crime, Economy, first aid, Gold and Silver, Guns & Weapons, Health, Knives, Levels of Awareness, Physical Fitness, Psychology
I recently heard of a man called Fernando “Ferfal” Aguirre from Jack Spirko over at The Survival Podcast. Ferfal is from Argentina and has lived through their economic crash from December 2001 until today. He wrote a booked about his experience... Read more
by ST | Aug 23, 2011 | General, Guest Posts, Levels of Awareness, Preparedness, Psychology, Self Reliance
It is a common theme on many prepper sites and in prepping videos that all that needs to be done is to educate your family and friends as to why they need to prep. Once they see the light they too will take the responsible road and make at least some level of... Read more
by ST | Aug 9, 2011 | Economy, Guest Posts, Money, Personal, Preparedness, Psychology
(With the economic events of the past few days I feel it is important to get this though out now instead of a couple of months from now when I first planned to publish it.) I am that dreadful, blighting thing, Like rat holes to the flood. Like rust that gnaws... Read more