Author: Damian Brindle
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DIY Nuclear Fallout Shelter Bucket
This topic has been on my mind again recently. And, while the video below is about a year old, the advice is still valid. Unfortunately, his advice only works if (1) the blast is not very near you, (2) the strike is limited to a single warhead, and (3) you’re home when it happens! While…
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Debunking 5 Survival Myths: What You Really Need for Emergencies
When it comes to survival, there’s a ton of information out there — and not all of it is helpful. The internet is flooded with myths, misconceptions, and bad advice that could do more harm than good in a real emergency. As someone who has spent the last 15 years writing about and teaching survival…
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Two Held at Gunpoint – Home Invasion Safety
I came across this article discussing a recent home invasion. In summary, Goldsboro, North Carolina police are investigating a home invasion where a man and woman were held at gunpoint by multiple suspects who forced their way into the house around 8 at night. The suspects got away with only $95 worth of property, including…
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Only Three Foods to Survive?
According to the video below, you only need three foods to survive, scientifically speaking. I beg to differ—I think there are 57 you should stockpile—but if you’re down to subsistence levels, then stockpile rice and beans (for amino acids), and something high in omega-3 fatty acids, like salmon. That’s it!? Well, Goshen Prepping explains why…
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Building Your Own Homestead: 9 Tasks You Can DIY and 8 Tasks You Shouldn’t
Owning a homestead is a dream for many people. Transforming that vision into reality takes a lot of hard work, but the payoff is worth it. However, it’s often a lengthy process that leaves plenty of room for error. Avoiding costly mistakes helps you achieve your dream more quickly, and part of this equation entails…
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Preparing Pets for Disasters: A Comprehensive Guide
When disaster strikes, the safety and well-being of your pets should be a top priority. Just as you would prepare an emergency plan for your family, it’s essential to have a plan in place for your pets. Animals can experience extreme stress during and after a disaster, making it crucial to be well-prepared to meet…
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A Disturbing Trend in Flashlights
This past weekend, our young cat climbed an enormous tree in our backyard which had a nearly vertical split trunk. She was up at least twenty-five or thirty feet, which meant climbing a ladder to get her was out of the question. Of course, she waited until about dark to perform her stunt, which meant…
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Survival Blueprint Course – Major Update
About ten months ago, I talked about updating my survival course. I thought it might take me a month or so to make the videos I was talking about, and then two months later I realized that wasn’t going to happen. At some point, I gave up trying to make videos that I was happy…
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Vehicle Survival Kit: What to Put Inside
Many preppers are good about keeping up with their at-home preps, and some really consider their EDC (everyday carry) gear, but it’s easy to ignore one of the most useful tools in your survival arsenal–your vehicles. There is, after all, often a lot of space not normally used, which means it’s great for survival supplies!…