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5 Things You Need to Go Off Grid Now – Pt. 2

Welcome back to our series on the 5 things you need to go off-grid now, where we began with the premise that going “off-grid” might not be something that, as Preppers, yo

5 Things You Need to Go Off Grid Now – Pt. 1

What if you don't get to choose when you go "off-grid"? What if the grid up and leaves you without so much as a dear John letter? Will you have the supplies you need to l

How to convince someone about prepping

Do you have loved ones, family, or friends that you'd like to get interested in prepping but have hit a wall with objections or distrust so far? Does your family view you

Neighborhood Defense Strategies - Part 3

If you are concerned about defending your home or neighborhood in the event of a disaster that leaves your local area without the rule of law, there are some steps you ca

Neighborhood Defense Strategies - Part 2

Part two in our series on protecting your home in the event of a disastrous event that renders everyone in a without rule of law (WROL) scenario. For more information -

Neighborhood Defense Strategies - Part 1

If the grid goes down and you are concerned about safety, your home is one of the best and last lines of defense you must consider. Instead of planning to leave, you may

How To Get Home After an EMP Attack –

Imagine a situation where an EMP has wiped out power nationwide, and you are hundreds of miles away from your family on a business trip. How will you make it home? How wi

Everyday Carry Essentials – Gear That Can Save Your Life

Everyday carry items are up close and personal prepping items that each of you should have access to anytime you leave the house. They are tools that can be useful in a m

Everyday Carry Essentials – Gear That Can Save Your Life

Everyday carry items are up close and personal prepping items that each of you should have access to anytime you leave the house. They are tools that can be useful in a m

Survival Communications

On today’s episode of the Prepper Journal, we're diving deep into the critical aspects of survival communication. I’ll share information and tips you can use when disaste

A Second Civil War Is Not What You Have to Worry About

The last few years have left many of us on edge and I don’t think it’s hyperbole to state that things just don’t seem to be getting better. To be fair, the current unres

Survival Gear List - Part 2

This is the second part of my discussion about Survival Gear. These are the vital items you should ensure you have at your location to give you an advantage in austere ti

Survival Gear List - Part 1

The dictionary defines survival as “the state or fact of continuing to live or exist, typically in spite of an accident, ordeal, or difficult circumstances.” As Preppers,

The Pros and Cons of Bartering

Bartering is the key. This will be the solution to all our problems when the grid goes down and society devolves back to somewhere around the early 1900s,  or at least th

Top 5 Firearms You Need To Get Your Hands On NOW!

To the individual who is either interested in Prepping or already knee-deep into preparing for any number of potential emergencies or disasters, security has to be one of

The Fallacy of the Sensible Prepper Mindset

From the fanatical doomsday prepper to people who are just trying to be more self-sufficient and everyone in between, each type of prepper has its strengths and weaknesse

Importance of Survival Sanitation after SHTF

In thinking about preparing your family for survival after a disaster or emergency situation you can’t forget to consider their health. Your family’s health is affected b

Home Fortification Tips That Can Save Your Life

In the world of Prepping, we group our topics that people want to learn about into just a few major categories when you think of it. The overarching goal of prepping or s

Building the Perfect Emergency Go Bag

Some situations in life do not give you time to think a lot. Sometimes you just must act in the interests of protecting your family. If you are ever faced with having to

Best Gun For Home Defense

Our homes are supposed to be a safe place where we can find refuge and rest from the world outside. It’s where we are our most vulnerable, where we lay down and sleep. Ou