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The Psychology of Survival

The Psychology of Survival

| October 4, 2013 |

It’s not the strong who survive; it’s the calm well prepared person or group.  To survive and thrive in a crisis you must be prepared and confident in your preparations, skills and supplies.  How would your outlook on life change if today you became debt free?  Of course you would feel much more satisfied, more […]

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Mental Preparedness Tips – Being Emotionally Prepared

Mental Preparedness Tips – Being Emotionally Prepared

| October 1, 2013 |

Many people struggle to make it through a disaster situation because they have not practiced mental preparedness to handle the devastation that can often come with a disaster. Mental preparation is almost more important than physical preparation. If you aren’t able to deal with what’s going on and think straight, you will quickly become a liability […]

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Homemade Survival Equipment For Any Disaster

Homemade Survival Equipment For Any Disaster

| September 25, 2013 |

You never know when disaster is going to strike.  You could be driving in your car, sitting in your home, or hiking on a weekend camping trip and all of a sudden you are fighting for self-survival.  That’s why it seems wise to follow the Boy Scout motto to “Be Prepared” in mind and body […]

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Survival Blogs You Should Be Reading

Survival Blogs You Should Be Reading

| September 24, 2013 |

Along with reading our own survival blog, there is a wealth of great information on the internet about prepping and surviving disaster situations. This article will take a brief look at our five highest rated preppers websites listed below in no particular order. #1: American Preppers Network This site is a combination forum, blog, store, […]

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Doomsday Prepping – Are You Crazy For Preparing?

Doomsday Prepping – Are You Crazy For Preparing?

| September 23, 2013 |

Doomsday Prepping and Doomsday Preppers are terms that have become more mainstream over these last few years. This has resulted in two different things one good, and one bad. The good thing is sparking the curiosity of a lot of people and some of these people have joined the prepper movement. The bad thing is […]

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Mind Over Matter – A Mental Survival Kit

Mind Over Matter – A Mental Survival Kit

| September 18, 2013 |

Think about the countless news reports and stories you’ve read about everyday people surviving unthinkable emergency situations: Young women escaping from the dungeons of sexual predators.  Ship captains surviving ordeals with modern-day pirates.  Innocent drivers struck and plunged into frigid waters, or stranded on snow-covered wilderness roads.  The chances that these individuals are carrying a […]

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Emergency Preparedness Supplies That Never Go Bad

Emergency Preparedness Supplies That Never Go Bad

| September 3, 2013 |

The problem many people have with preparing emergency kits for their families is that they often pack away items that either go bad or degenerate with time.  Because a disaster might strike tomorrow, or it might strike in five years, it’s important to only keep supplies on hand that are actually going to be good […]

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Mental Preparation is the Key to Disaster Survival

Mental Preparation is the Key to Disaster Survival

| August 23, 2013 |

Being prepared for a disaster usually marks the difference between those who survive and those who don’t. Of course, some disasters are so extreme and so unexpected that they come right out of left field. However, even some of the most severe situations imaginable can be survived with the right amount of preparation. Studies show […]

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Disaster Survival: Get Fit to Survive

Disaster Survival: Get Fit to Survive

| August 19, 2013 |

The term ‘survival of the fittest’ is often used frivolously in everyday context, but there is a truth to this notion. When push comes to shove, those who are both physically and mentally prepared to deal with a life-threatening situation will win out over those who are not. This is an extreme example, but the […]

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Survival Schools California

Survival Schools California

| August 6, 2013 |

We all know the importance of being prepared for the worst. You can get some good insights and information from reading websites like Doomsday News. However, to get the real hands on experience and training, it’s best to find someone to mentor and teach you. For Californians, there’s a few good schools out there, we […]

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