In a show of hands, I want to know who thinks prepping as easy? Okay, I can’t see you for real but my guess is that only a few of…
As someone who has been prepping for awhile, I cast a wary eye on new books and new websites that re-hash the some old stuff I have been both learning…
I have become a bit discouraged by the number of other-wise intelligent people I meet that do not have a clue about preparedness. Given that a natural disaster can happen…
Four years ago, mentioning that you were a “Prepper” evoked quizzical looks of confusion. What the heck was that? As you tried to explain, you could see eyes start to…
Every once in awhile, I come across something that is perfect just the way it is. It could be a list, a concept, or simply an essay on a topic…
When I first wrote about the burden of truth and knowledge, I was referring to the weight that we, as preppers, carry on our shoulders as we attempt to make…
Without overtly saying so, a typical theme on my website at Backdoor Survival and others like it is saving money. Whether it is making your own household products, finding new…
And if so, what can you do about it? For many, prepping has been a mission and a passion for many years. It all starts innocently enough. We are bit…
Every once in awhile, I wear personal angst on my sleeve for the world to see. It is not that I like to complain or that I am a whiner,…
Has it ever happened to you? You put your hands to your head, press hard, and think “it is all too much!” When you think about it, the daily stresses…
Wrapping your mind around the possibility of a cyber-attack is an important part of developing the proper survival mindset. Are you ready not only with adequate preps, but mentally as well?
Survivability, defined as the ability to remain alive or continue to exist, is something that we, as Preppers, are attempting to achieve not only for ourselves, but for future generations. …
Without overtly saying so, a typical theme at Backdoor Survival is saving money. Whether it is making your own household products, finding new ways to repurpose old things, or showing…
It is a bit offensive to find that many websites refer to “senior” preppers as doddering old people with limited vision to what is happening in this world and limited ability to fend for themselves. This stereotype is simply is not true. Regardless of your current age, learn about the plight of the senior prepper and take stock of the skills and wisdom they offer to the preparedness community.
There is quite a bit of disagreement among preppers relative to the importance of OPSEC. Do you keep your activities hush hush, even amongst family members? Or do you blab…
During my recent vacation, I made a pest of myself by asking strangers whether they were prepared. This was done in a very polite manner after engaging in small talk…