Code blue! You need to bug out to keep your loved ones safe. You head for the hills, and luckily you find a cave. Can you stay in it? Is it smart to do so?
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Essential Survival Skills for Bugging Out in the Outdoors
Mental, physical, and practical preparedness are the Prepper’s first tasks. Sizing up situations and risks comes immediately after. Every scenario has its own features, and an emergency situation is constantly changing.
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Becoming Invisible And Staying Under The Radar
In movies and TV shows, but also in real life, you hear about people deciding to go off the grid and staying under the radar. But how does one become invisible in today’s technologically ruled world?
Build Your Own Survival Shack – DIY Project
The glow of a lantern light joins the flicker and crackle of the fire in a potbelly stove to keep you company while your boots dry by the stove, and the November wind howls outside. Warm and comfortable, you’ll get a good night’s rest in the cabin, ready to get out to your stand at the crack of dawn.
Portable Solar Panels – Which Is Best?
With the massive increase in alternative energy, in California solar companies grow day by day, you may want to consider a portable solar panel as a power source to add to your arsenal. Not only is it a great addition to any camping set, but they are a brilliant addition to any prepper, too. You can use them for keeping in our bug-out bag, or you can install them into more fixed locations such as vehicles. Therefore, we are going to take a look through the best portable solar panels that money can buy.
Acquiring And Organizing A Safe Retreat For When SHTF – Part II
In the first part of this article we discussed the need to have a safe retreat, how to pick the land for it and various other suggestions that should help you choose a proper safe retreat for when the brown stuff hits the fan.
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Acquiring And Organizing A Safe Retreat For When SHTF – Part I
Acquisition of a safe retreat is a major commitment on the part of a survivalist. Much careful consideration should be given to the factors which go into its selection. These factors are variable from individual to individual, and depend in part on the location and lifestyle of any particular survivalist.
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Shoreline Survival Tips – Staying Alive Near The Sea
The vast majority of the population of the United States lives within a few hours drive of a coastline. Theoretically, therefore, we can assume that the majority of Americans, when faced with a SHTF scenario, will be within traveling distance of an ocean or sea. These shoreline survival tips will come in handy if you find yourself amongst those people.
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The 10 Safest American Cities To Live In
A good neighbor is a fellow who smiles at you over the back fence, but doesn’t climb over it. That might be true, but what stops your neighbors from coming over when it hits the fan? While you may live in a good neighborhood, can you say the same about the whole city? Here is a list of the safest American cities to live in right now. If yours made the list, you might have a head start when things go south.
Places to Avoid at all Costs When SHTF
Key Considerations For Having A Base Camp
This year we saw how people in California were forced to evacuate and how the story repeated month after month. Some flew off to stay with friends and relatives, while others were forced to stay in improvised camps. Their stories and the media coverage should be solid reasons to plan for the future and establish a base camp.
Best Survival Gear for Shelter Building
Planning Tips for A Longer Wilderness Stay And Expedition
As a prepper, I always knew that bugging in is not an option for all of us. No matter how well you prepare and how many stuff you stockpile, there’s always the unknown factor you have to deal with. You may be lucky enough to ride the storm in the comfort of your own home, or you may be forced to evacuate. For most people that means heading for the hills or into the woods and those journeys won’t be possible without proper planning.
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