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10/21/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Prepare yourself for SHTF: Exercises you’ll need for survival

Preppers need not restrict their preparations to stockpiling, building shelters, and making bugout plans. They also need to strengthen their bodies and their minds. An article in Survivopedia recommends several types of physical and mental training that will put you in the best shape for escaping and surviving when SHTF. Calm your mind through meditation Your mind is an […]

09/27/2018 / By Edsel Cook

A guide to bugging out in Oakland, the largest city in the East Bay

Preppers who live in Oakland, California might find the biggest, most heavily populated city on the East Bay to be a particular challenge to bug out of. An article in Preppers Will recommended securing the right bug-out vehicle, a safe destination, and planning several alternative routes in case your primary path is blocked by gridlock and/or […]

09/09/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Read this wisdom-filled guide before you begin prepping

So you finally decided it’s high time to prepare for a potential crisis or a natural disaster. Whatever your reasoning for taking up prepping, an article in Survivopedia has some strong suggestions about your starting position and priorities. The first and more important thing is to learn the basics of survival. Determine your main priorities, […]

08/20/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Understanding body armor ratings and protection levels

Thinking of getting yourself a set of body armor to prepare for trouble of the worst kind? An article on The Survivalist Blog showed how to interpret the official rating and protection levels for armor. The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) set up the 0101.96 armor protection ratings in the 1970s. These ratings are used […]

08/14/2018 / By Edsel Cook

How to travel to a safe location during a “Without Rule of Law” scenario

When SHTF and civilization collapses, you will need to bug out of the now-dangerous city. That means traveling during a time of chaos when anything can happen and everyone else is out for himself. An article on Survival Blog presented a few tips on how to safely make it to your safe house during a […]

08/02/2018 / By Edsel Cook

How to properly set your goals for one year of total preparedness

The best way to prepare yourself for anything – be it a normal excursion or bugging out when SHTF – is to plan far ahead. Goals are a clear indicator of what you need to accomplish. An article on the Prepper Website showed the best way to set your goals for achieving a full year […]

04/20/2018 / By Edsel Cook

MUST-HAVE items to use for trade during an economic collapse

When SHTF and the economy comes crashing down, money will become useless while mundane items will transform into invaluable commodities. Preppers should set up a separate stockpile of such goods and reserve it for bartering and trade during post-collapse events, according to an article on The Prepping Guide. If you’re a prepper, you already harbor an excess […]

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