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 Best Bug Out Locations to Consider for SHTF

When disaster strikes, having a designated bug-out location isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity for survival. Without a well-thought-out plan and a secure destination, you’re not bugging out—you’re simply becoming a refugee, probably one of many, with limited options and resources. A solid bug-out plan ensures safety, sustainability, and strategic advantage in emergencies, whether civil…

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City on the Brink: How to Survive an Urban SHTF Event

A person walking down a city street during an SHTF event.

Do you know how to survive an urban SHTF event? Cities are hubs of opportunity, culture, and connection. But when disaster strikes, they can quickly transform into some of the most challenging places to survive. Urban areas rely on intricate systems that keep the lights on, the water flowing, and the shelves stocked. When one piece…

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Understanding SHTF? A Guide for People Who Want to Feel Prepared

A Mom Prepping in Kitchen

Life can throw some curveballs, and as responsible people, we always try to stay one step ahead. But what happens when something truly unexpected occurs? While the chances of finding ourselves in a warzone like Bosnia are slim, hearing stories from people who’ve lived through such intense situations can remind us of the importance of being…

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Modern Warfare: A Real World SHTF Event

A blown up building in Ukraine with a distraught elderly woman looking at the rubble.

In this episode, I sit down with Nikos Katsikanis to explore various facets of preparedness related to civilians caught in a modern war. Our conversation focuses on our personal and professional lives, survival strategies, and broader societal implications of recent events. This episode offers insights into preparedness, resilience, and the importance of community support in…

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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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