Tom MarloweSurvival priorities are those things that humans quite literally cannot live for long without. Depending on who you ask, there are five, ten or more than a dozen such priorities. Shelter is among them, and one of the most basic needs for human beings. When we are talking about outdoor emergencies, shelter is even more … Read more
Most preppers are already acquainted with the idea of bugging out in response to major trouble, leaving home and hitting the road in order to survive. But have you considered that trouble may strike when away from home, and that you might need to get home first in order to better prepare for what comes … Read more
Hunting is the primal pursuit of food, and today remains a greatly beloved pastime as well as a rite of passage and a legitimate survival skill. Accordingly, preppers are well served to become at least serviceable hunters, and if you want to bag game you’ll need to become familiar with the tools of the trade. … Read more
I think we have all seen by now just how quickly stores will empty of basic but vital supplies. Food, water, fuel and more will all disappear in an incredibly short period of time. Hopefully, as a prepper, you already have plenty of supplies on hand, and won’t have to endure the mad scramble of … Read more
For many preppers, a societal collapse is probably the scariest event imaginable that is also the most plausible. Far removed from an alien invasion, zombie uprising, gamma ray burst, or some other fantastical doomsday scenario, this is one that can actually happen, and has happened countless times throughout history. Though Americans might be exceptional, they … Read more
A big part of getting ready for various survival scenarios is having the right gear and supplies on hand, what you might call material preparation. As all seasoned preppers know, there is a seemingly limitless amount of stuff that we should have on hand to cover our bases against the most likely contingencies. We need … Read more
When we are faced by serious trials and tribulations in life, it is easy to start wishing that we were someone else, somebody skilled and capable under the circumstances. If we had the skills, mindset and stature befitting our everyday heroes in the military, perhaps we would get through this event with flying colors instead … Read more
Many preppers worry about what they will do in a survival situation, be it long-term or short-term, when the power is out. We are so dependent upon electricity for so much that things will start to go sideways fast when it is unavailable. When the light switches don’t produce any light and the outlets don’t … Read more
Most preppers understand the importance of having a defensive weapon close at hand. Evil has always existed in the world and probably will always exist, and that means you must be prepared to confront it if you don’t want to be made a victim. Thankfully, if you live in a free country you’ll have plenty … Read more
I like to think that as preppers most of us are already pretty prepared, materially. But I know that in reality some people are new to the lifestyle, and others are just procrastinators. Still others might be rebuilding after the use or loss of their supplies that they spent so long accumulating. What matters is … Read more