Getting Out of Dodge by Doc for Survival Blog In 1993, I was practicing in a large city and had a home on a lake in the suburbs. I had an attractive younger wife and life was good. I bought a new computer and was stopped in traffic on my way home while ahead of me, a backhoe was digging a hole in the street. I was hit from the rear by a truck loaded with pipe fittings. The truck had a sprinkler company sticker on the door, and was…
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No Power, No Running Water, No Toilets: Millions of Americans Are Living in Third-World Conditions by Daisy Luther for The Organic Prepper Scattered around the nation, there are parts of the country in which millions of Americans are living without the basic amenities that most of us take for granted. I’m not talking about high-speed internet or frivolous things. I’m talking about electricity, flushing toilets, and clean running water. But this isn’t a problem that only exists in one state or to one demographic. It’s happening across the nation more…
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Urban Navigation: How to Orient Yourself Quickly in a New City by Daisy Luther for The Organic Prepper While, of course, I have a map and a compass, if there was an event that occurred which made me want to get home in a hurry, I’d rather know my way around without it instead of being forced to stop at every intersection and find the right way to go. This proficiency isn’t just for city dwellers or travelers. Being able to quickly navigate through an urban environment is a very…
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Do Ramen Noodles Expire? What You Need To Know! by Kelly L for MD Creekmore Ramen noodles come in different package sizes that can be consumed. The restaurant version of Ramen noodles are made on the spot and should be consumed immediately and not stored. The popularity of the instant Ramen noodles could be derived from the fact that restaurants readily make similar delicious versions of the Ramen noodles for a high price. Instant Ramen noodles at American grocery stores come in different types of packages. Packages include plastic sealed…
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Selco: How to Defend Your Home and Yourself When It All Goes Wrong by Selco for The Organic Prepper GNN Note – If you’re not familiar with Selco, he lives in Bosnia and lived through the war / bombings during the Clinton regime. He lived, and still lives, in an urban setting and his story are always well worth your time. ****** Editor’s Note: Have you ever wondered how to defend your home and yourself if the SHTF? In this interview, Selco provides us with information from his personal experience…
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About 38 Percent Chance Major Problems Will Occur While You Are At Work by Ken Jorgustin for Modern Survival Blog You probably spend about 38 percent of your life at work, along with the typical commute. Assuming that you’re not retired. You spend 29 percent of your time sleeping, if you sleep 7 hours a night. 33 percent of your time you’re doing other things, at home, etc.. So, if a SHTF event were to occur, there might be a ~38% chance that you will be at work. For preparedness sake,…
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An Open Letter to the Reluctant Prepper by Gaye Levy for BackDoor Survival Becoming prepared can be a lonely journey. Family members scoff and friends roll their eyes and shy away, thinking you have joined the tin foil hat society. You want to share and you want to talk but say too much to the wrong people and you may be setting yourself up for future free-loading, looting, or worse. This is a dilemma faced by almost every prepper I know. Most want to join up with other like-minded people but who…
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PREPPING TIPS: PREVENT MOLD IN YOUR FOOD STORAGE PRESERVES by Mac Slavo for SHTFPlan Mold can slowly destroy your food supplies if you let it. It’s a huge waste of both money and time, so it’s important to understand how to prevent it. Mold is a fungus that can be found both indoors and outdoors, in walls, and on everyday items. No one knows how many species of mold exist, but some professionals estimate that number ranges from tens of thousands to three hundred thousand and possibly more. Mold spores…
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How Long Can Water Be Stored For? Is It Safe After 1 Year? by Ken Jorgustin for Modern Survival Blog I received an email basically asking how long can water be stored for. I was asked for my opinion about the safety of drinking water that has been stored for a year under specific conditions. Including being exposed to higher than normal temperatures during the summer. Here is the question and my answer. Question: Water from a city municipal system which is treated and filled into a clean BPA-free 55 gallon…
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What I Learned From the Recent Power Outage by A.K. for Survival Blog As I related in a previous article, I’ve been a “nomad” for the past couple of years since selling my home and taking off to travel, volunteer etc. This has resulted in my living in a whole lot of places, some in the US and some overseas. I’ve spent time camping in the US and time living in an urban apartment overseas in an area subject to earthquakes/tsunamis, terrorist attacks, and missiles. Add to that just ordinary…
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