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.
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
There are so many different things and scenarios we find ourselves prepping for, food caches, bug out plans, what to do if…, etc. It can become overwhelming and we end up forgetting about important matters. Like for example the places to avoid when the brown stuff hits the fan.
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
If survival were broken into three priorities, it would be fire, shelter and water. Foods gets left out of the top three because we all have more time than we think without food. However, when you really get down it, of the top three, what do you want to have above all? Many people would say water.
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.
OFF-Grid Solutions to Less Dainty Living and Money Saving – Part 2
Whether you are preparing for life post-collapse or are simply giving easy-living a go, you will need to be preparing to live with far fewer modern conveniences. Those of us who are preparing to become official off-grid dwellers had better well learned to get down with the notion that these unnecessary conveniences are superficial and even, at times, harmful.
Prepper’s Gear – Pressured Jerry Can Water Filter Review
Not having enough water when the brown stuff hits the fan is one of my greatest fears. After all, water is quite essential for all the living creatures on this planet. As preppers, we aspire to have clean water for drinking and usage when the public utilities get shut down. I for one, I’m always looking for simple and effective ways to gather and purify water. I was hyped to receive my Pressured Jerry Can Water Filter and I couldn’t wait to test it. Here is what I discovered.
Generator Safety Rules To Implement Before A Natural Disaster Occurs
Nowadays, a generator is more than a convenience, and these items are no longer used sporadically like in the past. In fact, they fly off the shelves of general stores every time the media channels broadcast the “BAD forecast for this week’s weather” message. While some people know how to use a generator, the vast majority has no idea what protocols to follow and which are the generator safety rules they should implement for their household.
A Few Considerations Before Bugging Out Into The Woods
I spend a lot of time on forums and social media discussing about bugging out with other preppers. It’s a topic that should be covered by everyone since one day you might be forced to leave everything behind in order to survive. Bugging out into the woods is a common plan for a lot of people, but there are a few things that shouldn’t be ignored if you plan to follow the same path.
Top 6 Ideas For Creating Survival Shelters In The Wild
Today we are going to go over one of the most vital things to know when spending time outdoors for an extended period. That’s right, knowing how to build various survival shelters can save your life when spending time outside, fighting against the harsh weather. Survival experts have long known about an idea called the Rule of Threes. It says that humans will die after 3 minutes with no air, 3 days without water, or 3 weeks of going without food. At least, those are the most commonly known rules. Many people forget that you can die in three hours without shelter when the environment is harsh enough.
Tips For Choosing A Survival Tent For Your Bug Out Plan
Every family needs a tent or two for their bug out plans. Choosing the perfect tent to be used as temporary shelter during a crisis or a camping trip requires a little bit of experience. Here are my tips for choosing a survival tent for your prepping plans.