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Articles written from the Survivalist perspective are typically geared more for rural preppers, homesteaders, off-grid preppers, and doomsday preppers. While surviving in the urban jungle has its own set of challenges, these author perspectives come from individuals with survival skills that are planning on being self-sustaining for long periods of time. When in an urban environment a Survivalist would typically be in possession of an EDC, be armed with at least one weapon and might even be inclined to have a Social Chaos Kit.

Some of the topics you might see covered by the Survivalist include outdoor skills & survival, bugout vehicles and underground bunkers. Information shared by the Survivalist typically includes more advanced techniques & skills that are used by more serious preppers. Our Survivalist posts are based on long term survival, and even go as far as survival after an apocalyptic event. From basic hunting to rebuilding civilization the Survivalist tries to get your prepared.

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Surviving with No Running Water

Several occurrences can lead to water contamination or no running water. For instance, a blizzard could freeze pipes, an earthquake could burst pipes, or flooding can cause water reservoirs to be contaminated.

What to Do When a Tornado Hits

Knowing what to do when a tornado hits is critical to surviving. These deadly twisters claim hundreds of lives annually, know what to do when strikes your neighborhood!

The Mighty Bat: Guardian of the Night

Bats are fascinating creatures that often fly under the radar when it comes to discussions about wildlife. Despite their nocturnal habits and mysterious nature, bats play crucial roles in ecosystems around the world.

Survivalist Vehicles: Affordable Off-Grid Options for Survivalists

In uncertain times, being prepared for the unexpected is essential for survivalists. Many individuals are investing in survivalist vehicles, which can help them go off-grid, and off roaf, when things take a turn for the worst.

Salting: A Time-Tested Method for Food Preservation

In the world of prepping and survivalism, knowing how to preserve food is a crucial skill. One ancient method that has stood the test of time is salting.

Decoding Winter Wildlife Behavior

Winter brings about significant changes in the behavior of wild game animals, making it crucial for preppers and survivalists to understand these patterns.

The 10 Essentials for the Wilderness

The concept of the "10 Essentials" for outdoor activities, particularly hiking and camping, has a long history and has evolved over time.

Wealthy Preppers: Survival of the Rich

For a long time, prepping has traditionally been associated with average rural folk and suburban families. Now, many of the world's wealthiest individuals realize that life after a catastrophic event will level the playing field.

Crafting Survival Snow Shelters

Survival in winter demands mastery of three essentials: proper food & water, suitable clothing, and adequate shelter.

Rattlesnake Preparedness 101

Every year, approximately 8,000 people and 150,000 dogs fall victim to rattlesnake bites.

Water Purification for Preppers: A Comprehensive Guide

Water is essential for survival, but in times of emergency or uncertainty, the water we rely on may become contaminated, posing serious health risks. Preppers and survivalists understand the importance of having a clean and safe water supply.

6 U.S. Cities that Could be Nuclear Targets

Now that many of the world’s governments hold arsenals of nuclear weapons, the risk of nuclear warfare is evermore present, although not imminent.

The Role of Cash and Other Valuable Resources

From the necessity of cash as a lifeline during crises to the significance of other resources such as food, water, medical supplies, and energy sources; we explore how survivalists can secure their long-term well-being.

Survival Vehicles: Essential Amenities, Modifications, and Types

For preppers, having a reliable and well-equipped vehicle is crucial for survival in emergency situations and post-apocalyptic scenarios. Whether you're preparing for natural disasters or planning to embrace an off-grid lifestyle, selecting the right vehicle and modifying it to meet basic survival standards can significantly enhance your chances of sustaining when SHTF.

Survival Uses for Plastic Wrap

Knowledge and materials are essential for preparedness. Plastic wrap is a low-cost material that many people overlook for survival considerations. You've likely fought your fair share of battles with plastic wrap when ripping a piece out of the box or attempting to cover a bowl of leftovers, but its stickiness is one of its most valuable advantages for survival.

Survival Sewing Kit

Natural disasters, emergency situations, and the common clothing mishap can all require the benefits from your survival sewing kit. From needing stitches to patching your ripped pants, keeping a sewing kit in your EDC or Go bag won’t be wasted.

Surviving a Fall Through the Ice

As winter arrives, most families have plans to enjoy winter activities like ice fishing, ice hockey, ice skating, snowball fights, skiing, and more. As a prepper, the first thing one should consider is “What if I fall through the ice?

Surviving a Snowstorm

Winter is undoubtedly one of the most magical seasons and a favorite of many people across the world; but what happens when the gentle cascading snow abruptly evolves into a deadly blizzard or snowstorm?

The Dos & Don'ts During a Hurricane

While not all hurricanes are severe and deadly, it would be silly and reckless to treat any category of hurricane casually. There are some standard dos and don’ts to adhere to during a hurricane. While these guidelines can depend on the storm category, if you want to err on the side of caution, these should be adhered to no matter the severity.

The Triangle of Sustained Life

Food, water, and oxygen are all a part of the survival triangle. While shelter, warmth, clothing, cars, etc. make your life comfortable, the basics for sustaining your body and mind in a survival situation are limited to the necessities of food, water, and air.

Survival Uses for Tarps

A tarp performs a multitude of functions. It primarily functions to protect from rain, sunlight, and other elements. Tarps can also become a fundamental part of your survival supplies, in which case it can be referred to as a survival tarp.

How to be Prepared for a Solar Flare

Most people are not aware of when a Solar Flare occurs. The standard solar flare is not seen by the unaided eye of humans, nor is it smart to look at the sun anyways. Despite this, they do happen. Us being on earth and within our atmosphere are generally protected from any harm a Solar Flare can cause. However, other things like power and electronics, may not escape damage.

While owning a firearm could be incredibly useful for the safety of you and your family, access to such powerful weapons come with some responsibility. Guns are powerful weapons and whether loaded or not loaded, you are expected to handle it safely.

Wildfire Evacuation: Knowing When to Bug Out

Wildfires are either natural occurring disasters or man-made. It can appear suddenly, do irreparable damage, and last for hours, and in some cases, even days or weeks. This leaves people in its path with more than enough time to evacuate their homes. Knowing when to bug out, is the key.

The Basics of Survival Fishing

Our planet is blessed with rivers, lakes, ponds, bays, estuaries, and about 372,000 miles of shorelines globally. With our earth covered by over 70% water, it is safe to say fish are an abundant food source. If you live near any one of these waterways catching fish can be a valuable way to extend your food supplies.

Chicory: The Versatile Plant

Chicory is a rather useful plant, although many ley-men regard it as a weed. Chicory roots, leaves, and flowers are all beneficial in more ways than one. The entire plant is food in one form or another. It's widespread growth, full use properties, and it's rich nutrients make for a one powerful plant. Chicory is a great alternate food source and comes in handy when supplemental nutrients are needed.

Rainwater Collection 101

Rainwater collection, or harvesting rainwater, is simply collecting the run-off rainwater from a structure to store for future use. This water can be used in a multitude of ways. When purified, rainwater can be used for various household activities; including drinking and cooking. Since rainwater is quite clean, deep purification isn't always necessary, especially when used for irrigation, gardening, or laundry.

Disaster can strike at any time, and the goal of being a prepper is to be prepared for both the expected and the unexpected. A survival/preparedness kit stocked with the essentials might be the very thing that can guarantee your safe return home if you find yourself stranded with no way to get quick help.

Tesla Cybertruck – New Bug Out Vehicle?

Typically Telsa only comes to mind in SHTF scenarios because they are electric cars. The new Cybertruck however, checks a few more boxes when being considered as a bug out vehicle.

Boiling Water: The Cleansing Begins

Water is the most plentiful element on Earth, covering nearly 75 percent of the surface. The bad news? most of it is salt water or polluted.

Survival: Hydration

We don’t really appreciate how much water we use, until we don’t have it to use anymore. Water is the keystone to all survival – we cannot live more than a couple days without it, we cannot raise crops or livestock without it, and we cannot keep clean and free of diseases without it.

Survival: Shelter

While you can survive a few nights out in the open during the warm summer months, it isn’t an option once the temperature begins to drop. Shelter generally means staying out of the elements, but it also includes the ability to stay warm and dry.

Surviving a Hurricane

With these storms having the ability to bring on a deadly situation, it is silly not to take them seriously. As natives of Florida, the team members at Prepper Life are used to hurricane season and can often forget how unpredictable and dangerous they can be.

Dealing with the Aftermath of a Tornado

The first thing you should do in the wake of a tornado is address any injuries. If you know of someone that injured call 911 and then tend to them immediately.

Dealing with the Aftermath of a Hurricane

Despite the advanced warning you may receive, once one hits your area you may be pretty shaken up. Assuming the hurricane wasn't a category five, a good preparedness plan will lessen the severity of care needed after the hurricane passes.

Dealing with the Aftermath of an Earthquake

When an earthquake strikes, it can be very alarming and cause you to feel disoriented. The aftermath of an event like this can range from rather irrelevant to quite tremendous.

Surviving A Flood

When flood conditions are present, you’ll want to rely on your evacuation plan to get you to a point of safety. While monitoring weather conditions, determine what triggering event will cause you to implement your plan. Will it be the issuing of a flood warning, or will you leave whenever a watch is announced?

How to Protect Yourself Against an Active Shooter

Most normal people do not intentionally walk into a life-threatening situation like an active shooting scene. Scenarios like this are unpredictable and creep up on you with little to no warning. Hopefully, you never have to encounter this, but if you do, it is important to be armed with the proper knowledge.

What COVID-19 has Taught Us About Survival

COVID-19, without a doubt, was the most life-altering event of recent times. Although it is not the first pandemic to target mankind, it is the first large-scale outbreak since the dawn of the 21st century. The last pandemic before COVID was the Spanish flu, which took place in the early 1900s.

Survival: Nourishment

Survival in a disaster situation will ultimately come down to finding safety and the procurement of food and water. In this article we discuss the basic tactics for obtaining nourishment for survival over the course of several or more days.