Many preppers are well-prepared for the first 72 hours of a bad situation. This is because most crises are resolved within that window. However, many of us are unprepared for what might happen in the days or weeks after a major incident. James Ryan will discuss how a prepper can resource … read more
In this series, you will look at what life is like for a family man living in a social and economic collapse. The writer of these posts is a middle-class Venezuelan, in a country which has the world’s highest inflation rate at more than 4000%. Venezuela is a financial collapse nightmare with extreme shortages of … read more
For a lot of us, we are heavily dependant on systems in place to be sure that we have our food in stores, clean tap water, grid power and other conveniences that we’ve come to take granted in our everyday lives. But what happens when we lose those things, say … read more
Preparedness is the foundation of any prepper and is the essential component of any good survival plan. When it comes to being prepared for a chemical attack, nothing is more important than knowing what it is, its types, its effects, and what you should do in the case of a … read more
Having firearms especially when you are out hunting with family and friends can be exciting. But as fun, as it may be, it is very crucial to know how to handle your firearm with safety so that you do not end up compromising your safety or that of another person. … read more
Do you know how to protect yourself or a loved one if on a Friday night you are walking down the street and someone wants to attack you? While it’s a scenario we can think about, sadly, all of us have either experienced, or know someone who has been in, … read more
Storm shelters are a pretty formidable asset to have in the backyard. More recently, in some parts of America, storm shelters have been the saving grace for both homes and businesses who are regularly affected by severe weather scenarios, but for some, they also represent safety against threats posed by … read more
We’ve all heard the term “beans, Band-Aids, and bullets” as the basics you should have in your prepper supplies. These focus on food (and water), first aid, and security, which are all top priorities for preppers. While those are definitely important, there are other items you might not have thought … read more
For preppers focused on safety, military-grade gas masks are essential. These masks are designed to protect soldiers from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats. They meet strict military standards, ensuring they can efficiently filter harmful particles and gases, including radioactive dust, through advanced filtration systems. Owning one provides a high … read more
City pollution is no joke – and it’s growing in cities across the world Using an anti-pollution mask in toxic city environments is an absolute must. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that outdoor air pollution is responsible for 7 million deaths every year. In a recent report on creating … read more
I was catching up with a friend just recently who was a former SERE instructor for an elite foreign fighting unit (from France if that drops any clues). His passion is to travel the world, and where possible, spread the word on the importance of SERE training skills which he … read more
In this series, you will look at what life is like for a family man living in a social and economic collapse. The writer of these posts is a middle-class Venezuelan, in a country which has the world’s highest inflation rate at 254.9%. Venezuela is a financial collapse nightmare with … read more
There is no doubt that a stockpile with long shelf life items is mandatory for any long-term crisis or recession. When we’re searching for such items, we’re usually recommended freeze-dried food, MREs and canned food (among other things). However, while these food may last a long time, their shelf life … read more
In this very informative post from preparedness writer James Ryan, we find out how the humble sunflower removes radiation from contaminated soil, and how it is helping communities to clean up contamination hot spots in Fukushima and Chernobyl. The sh-t has finally hit the fan. A North Korean nuclear bomb … read more
Protect yourself from dust, pollution, and allergens with the right mask Dust masks are the most widely used form of personal protective equipment to protect the respiratory system from inhaling dust particles, pollution, allergens and other particulates people may come across in their daily lives. Factors that define why you would … read more
Do you know how to make fuel? What if you had no new supplies? This could happen in any type of SHTF situation, but for some people, this is daily life as they innovate ways to make necessities while trapped in the middle of a war zone. Supply cutoffs limit … read more