Last month I took part in a wilderness survival course under the guidance of a professional ex-military specialized in forest operations. I promised Daisy that I’d start … Read the rest
My wife and I have been campers for many years, running the gambit from backpacking to car camping to motorhome camping. The motorhome experience was incredibly unique. … Read the rest
Urban life presents many opportunities to test, adjust and improve our prepping strategies. Grid failures and near-SHTF situations can benefit us if used as training for a … Read the rest
A lot of people have preparedness and survival plans based on certain factors remaining the same. Maybe they’re convinced their income will remain the same, and they’ll … Read the rest
In one of my recently published articles, I defined situational awareness. I also presented a list of risks and threats commonly found in the urban environment … Read the rest
From the extensive list of skills necessary to survive (and not only in SHTF), situational awareness is perhaps the one needed the most to stay alive in … Read the rest
My family and I experienced a five-and-a-half-day power outage in Texas almost precisely ten years ago. The weather was not quite as bad as it was this … Read the rest
Co-Author of SHTF Survival Bootcamp
Recently, a 48-hour severe weather warning in the region I live was issued. We were warned of strong winds and exceptionally heavy … Read the rest
Life is not a movie, but there are claims that it imitates art. Here are a few SHTF and survival-themed films (including some takeaways) for preppers looking … Read the rest
Are you thinking of adding a new canine member to your family? If what you are really looking for is a survival dog, there are a few … Read the rest
I was finishing up the next two articles in the Survival Strategies series, when the world, particularly the US, started going even more nuts than it … Read the rest
Prepping for your withdrawal from mainstream society comes with a steep learning curve. A small mistake could leave you in a pinch when you least … Read the rest
I have a little fantasy which I’ll tell you about it in a moment. First, let me digress to an article I read several years ago. I … Read the rest
