6 ways to prepare for an EMP event
(Bugout.news) The world is getting to be a scary place – more so than at any time since the end of the Cold War. But nothing is more frightening than contemplating an electromagnetic pulse event that would instantly send all of Mankind back to the 18th century. One of the more plausible EMP scenarios is Read More
Prepper primer: Get started today with these quick, easy tips
(Bugout.news) It should be fairly obvious to anyone familiar with the concept of prepping that it’sa sane and practical means of safe guarding against potential disaster. And although we live in a world rife with potential disasters — everything from superstorms and solar flares to grid failures and societal collapse — many people are still reluctant, Read More
‘Prepping,’ ‘panic rooms,’ and ‘going off-grid’ now mainstreaming as record numbers of Americans get ready for chaos
(Bugout.news) Less than a decade ago most people had never heard the word “prepping,” let alone the modern definition of it, but today, following two terms of some of the worst foreign and domestic policy in American history, more Americans not only know what prepping is but they are actively engaged in it. In fact, the Read More
Review: Important considerations for choosing and preparing a ‘safe room’
(Bugout.news) The Red Cross and other disaster relief agencies advise having supplies and disaster plans in place for survival during hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and other unexpected emergencies. Creating a home security safe room can save your life, sustaining you for days afterwards. It can be overwhelming setting up a home security safe room, and many people avoid Read More
Our country is in an economic freefall and you’d better get ready for some pain because it’s coming
(Bugout.news) The headlines last Friday on The Drudge Report should have been quite frightening to any American who gives a damn about their country and who is truly interested in seeing it thrive once more. This shouldn’t be a partisan issue, by the way, but unfortunately it seems to have turned into one. Eight years Read More
Bee-keeping survivalist gets candid about prepping: ‘Most people would be dead between 30 and 90 days’
(Bugout.news) Jake Cassar lives in Australia and has been preparing for the end of the world since he was a teen. He takes disaffected youth to the bush and shows them edible wild plants, encourages the intake of clean food and the medicinal use of native crops and more. ABC news describes what Jake Cassar told the wide-eyed teens at a recent wilderness outing: ” Read More
15 ways to be better prepared for an emergency by tomorrow
(Bugout.news) We can all pretty much agree on the fact that the world most of us know is becoming much more chaotic. From the refugee crisis in Europe to political unrest in the Americas (which is really growing in the United States), from reports that the elite and powerful are buying up remote island locations Read More
The time is coming when you’ll need a secret, high-yield survival garden – here’s how to plant one
(Bugout.news) When the SHTF, those with the means of growing their own food will have the best shot at survival. However, in a post-apocalyptic world or simply a society that has suffered an economic collapse, anything you are able to grow will be a tempting target for roving marauders. If you have a traditional backyard garden Read More
15 uses for dental floss that will dramatically expand your survival abilities
(Bugout.news) While it may seem like a relatively innocuous item, dental floss can actually be one of the handiest things you have in your bugout bag. This is huge, especially because, as you know, space is always a premium in your SHTF bag. A number of items are multi-use, of course, but perhaps not so Read More
How to keep your bugout location secure
(Bugout.news) Many preppers and survivalist-minded folks have decided they will bugout to a secure location in case of a national emergency. And while that plan may not be for everyone, there are some things to keep in mind before SHTF if in fact you’re someone who has chosen to get out while the getting is Read More