SHTF Plan: 4-Step Planning Guide for Surviving SHTF

Checking of SHTF plan boxes

Everyone needs an SHTF plan (Shit Hits the Fan Plan) because society is much more fragile than many people understand or want to believe. Our stark reality is one in which a single large-scale disaster or series of smaller-scale disasters occurring in the wrong place at the right time can lead to cascading impacts on…

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10 Things Not to Do During SHTF (Deadly Mistakes to Avoid!)

A struggling family with a city burning behind them.

I’m sharing my top ten mistakes to avoid during SHTF to ultimately make you safer and more secure during an SHTF event. That’s important because while there are plenty of articles, videos, and other resources that us what to do if society melts down, few address what not to do when it hits the fan.   And, while the odds…

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SHTF – What To Do NOW To Be Ready

SHTF - What To Do Now to Be Ready

History shows the culmination of any civilization or empire is a period of excesses, overindulgence, and reckless extravagance. That describes the current zeitgeist to a tee, while the effects and consequences of those behaviors are starting to play out already, particularly in Western societies. History also teaches that moments like these require temperance, self-discipline, moderation,…

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SHTF Tasks for All Ages and Abilities

SHTF Tasks for All Ages and Abilities

When we think about our SHTF survival communities, we tend to picture ourselves surrounded by strong, skilled family, friends, and neighbors working full tilt to keep the unit going. The reality is, however, that many of us will have people in our groups who are quite young, elderly, or physically disadvantaged. Heck, many of us…

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The P.A.C.E. Plan

Learn how the PACE Plan can affect your preparedness.

What is a P.A.C.E. plan? The P.A.C.E. Plan is a methodology originally developed for building a communications plan for an operation or task. It determines both the means of communication and the order in which they are to be used for all parties to be able to make contact. P.A.C.E. stands for Primary, Alternate, Contingency, and Emergency. Although originally…

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Is Optics Planet Legit? (My Personal Experience)

Optics Planet is it Legit

A question I’ve heard and repeatedly read over the past several years is, “Is Optics Planet legit?” Since people, possibly you, are considering giving OpticsPlanet (OP) your business, it is a 100% legitimate question. And that’s precisely the concern I will discuss in this article. So, if you’re considering OP for your next online shopping…

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SHTF Uses for Lemon Juice

The more you know, the less you need. This particular adage is of great importance to the prepper as it can keep you from turning your home or bug-out bag into an environment worthy of the show Hoarders. If you know how to squeeze the maximum usefulness out of everything around you, you’ll have boosted…

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What is SHTF Like? Real-Life Examples & Survival Tips

Mind4Survival's in-depth interview with Selco Begovic, SHTF survivor.

Many people have preconceived ideas about what is SHTF that are based on fantasy, lack of experience, and misconceptions. And, it’s those misconceptions, if not prepared for and corrected, that will lead to their struggle, suffering, and in many cases, death when the shit hits the fan. Fortunately for everyone, there are survivors alive today…

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SHTF Meaning: Survival Guide to Prepping for the Worst

SHTF in Block Letters

The SHTF meaning is the stuff of nightmares: a sudden and complete breakdown of society as we know it: no electricity, running water, food, or medical supplies. Crime and violence are running rampant, and millions of people are fighting for survival. This is the stuff of movies and television shows, but is it possible? As…

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SHTF Gear: The Essential Gear to Survive SHTF (2023)

Essential outdoor survival gear for SHTF

The reality is, we’re probably going to discover we’re not as prepared as we thought when SHTF (Shit Hits the Fan). That’s why it’s never a bad thing to have a Bug Out Bag (BOB) full of your SHTF survival gear ready. But what are the essential items you need for SHTF situations? We’ve got…

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