Prepping
![Cool a home without air conditioning Cool a home without air conditioning](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Cool-a-home-without-air-conditioning-312x198.jpeg)
As the weather warms up it has everyone thinking about how to keep their temperatures down, and considering this is now our fourth summer without using…
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The first thing you’ll notice when the power goes out, is just how quiet everything is. Especially in the city, where there’s almost a constant “buzz”…
![Avoid these homesteading mistakes Avoid these homesteading mistakes](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Avoid-these-homesteading-mistakes-312x198.jpg)
When we were still in the “dreaming” phase of our homestead, I’m not too proud to admit just how many things we got wrong with the…
![What income can your land generate? What income can your land generate](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/What-income-can-your-land-generate-312x198.jpg)
There’s a beauty of having a bit of land, but smart survivalists are those who can make the most with the resources they have, to ensure…
![What’ll you do with your trash? What’ll you do with your trash?](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Whatll-you-do-with-your-trash-312x198.jpg)
If you’ve never thought about it before, or tried to measure just how much trash your family produces, trust me, you’re going to get a real…
![Simple steps to a healthier garden Simple steps to a healthier garden](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/orchard-1872997_1920-312x198.jpg)
If you’ve been gardening for a while this should come as no surprise. But for those who are new to this lifestyle or haven’t really put…
![Why use shipping containers for survival Why use shipping containers for survival](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Simple-ways-to-live-in-a-shipping-container-312x198.jpg)
If you’ve done any reading on underground bunkers, you’ll have seen that shipping containers come up a lot. And I’m talking a lot. But the real…
![Guidelines for better emergency plans Guidelines for better emergency plans](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Guidelines-for-better-emergency-plans-312x198.jpg)
When the SHTF, all plans go out the window. It’s a phrase you’ll hear again and again in survivalist circles, because it’s just so true. We…
![Don’t let a disaster trap you at work Don’t let a disaster trap you at work](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Dont-let-a-disaster-trap-you-at-work-312x198.jpg)
Most people will spend just under a third of their life at the office, which is an insane amount of time if you really think about…
![Fighting back against a rodent infestation Fighting back against a rodent infestation](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Fighting-back-against-a-rodent-infestation-312x198.jpg)
One of the single most annoying plagues to your homestead, are the rats and mice who always seem to find a way into your supplies. Small…
![Why you need a vacuum sealer Why you need a vacuum sealer](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Why-you-need-a-vacuum-sealer-312x198.jpeg)
Now it’s all well and good to invest in the big-ticket prepping items like a generator, bug out vehicles and the rest, but there’s one neat…
![Tips for starting your garden during winter Tips for starting your garden during winter](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Tips-for-starting-your-garden-during-winter-2-312x198.jpg)
Despite the winter cold really drawing out, spring will be here before we know it and there’s many things you can start doing now for your…
![Use these scenarios to test your preparedness level Use these scenarios to test your preparedness level](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Use-these-scenarios-to-test-your-preparedness-level-312x198.jpg)
When the SHTF even the best-made plans will go out the window. It doesn’t matter how much you’ve theorized, how much you’ve imagined what you’d do…
![Do this now to survive the year ahead Do this now to survive the year ahead](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Preps-to-survive-the-year-ahead-312x198.jpg)
You and I both know that the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel is still a way off, and despite the fact the markets…
![Have you stockpiled these protein sources? Have you stockpiled these protein sources?](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Have-you-stockpiled-these-protein-sources-312x198.jpg)
On a bet last year with an old army buddy, we had a standoff to see who could hold out and “go vegan” the longest. I…
![Why you need to write a survival diary Why you need to write a survival diary](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Why-you-need-to-write-a-survival-diary-312x198.jpg)
To this day I still call it a diary after my daughter teased me about it, but to me, keeping a log – or a journal…
![Do-it-yourself guide to making soap Do-it-yourself guide to making soap](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Do-it-yourself-guide-to-making-soap-2-312x198.jpg)
If there’s anything we’ve learnt this year when it comes to surviving a pandemic, it’s that sanitation needs to be top of the list. But you…
![How to make homemade disinfectant How to make homemade disinfectant](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/How-to-make-spray-disinfectant-at-home-312x198.jpg)
When the stores were stripped bare and it was impossible to buy disinfectant at the height of the pandemic, many people weren’t aware there was a…
![Getting yourself “off-grid” in 30 days Getting yourself “off-grid” in 30 days](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Getting-yourself-off-grid-in-30-days-312x198.jpg)
When we first moved to our homestead it took the better part of a year to get ourselves completely off the grid. There was so much…
![The art of making your own liquor The art of making your own liquor](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/The-art-of-making-your-own-liquor-312x198.jpg)
I know alcohol features heavily in my survival stockpile, and I’m hoping you’ve already come to a similar conclusion for yours. It’s a well-sought-after consumable that…
![Do you really need a faraday cage? Do you really need a faraday cage?](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Do-you-really-need-a-faraday-cage-312x198.jpg)
From lightning strikes to a nuke being set off in the atmosphere, we’ve become so reliant on technology that it’s frightening to think what would happen…
![How to build a safe room in your home How to build a safe room in your home](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/How-to-build-a-safe-room-in-your-home-2-312x198.jpg)
With riots all over the country and tensions that have never been higher, one particular project I had been neglecting in our new home was the…
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I see my food supply as an investment, one that will ensure my family is fed, full and happy no matter what else is going on…
![How to keep buried money safe How to keep buried money safe](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/How-to-keep-buried-money-safe-312x198.jpg)
If you believe the banks have your best interests at heart, I’ve got an investment proposal I’d like you to hear. Oh come on, of course…
![Should you be stocking up on MREs? Should you be stocking up on MREs?](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Should-you-be-stocking-up-on-MREs-312x198.jpg)
When you start learning about long-term food storage, you’ll inevitable hear about MRE’s. They’re a staple in the survival community, and for good reason. MRE’s are…
![Homesteading projects to tackle on lockdown Homesteading projects to tackle on lockdown](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Simple-projects-to-tackle-on-lockdown-312x198.jpg)
I count my blessings every day for the sheer amount of space we have on our homestead, after living in the city and battling traffic and…
![The importance of growing what you eat The importance of growing what you eat](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/The-importance-of-growing-what-you-eat-312x198.jpg)
When I first started gardening I didn’t really put a lot of thought into it. I’d get out when the mood hit me over a weekend…
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It was only a matter of time. As the lockdowns lift, the tensions that have been building for generations, simmering just below the surface are unleashed…
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If you’ve not yet seen the writing on the walls you may be in for a shock. No matter how much money the Fed prints, there’s…
![The right way to fill your survival library The right way to fill your survival library](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/The-right-way-to-fill-your-survival-library-312x198.jpg)
I’m a big fan of old books, and as anyone who has ever been to my house will happily attest to, there are volumes and volumes…
![Why you must keep your prepping quiet Why you must keep your prepping quiet](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Why-you-must-keep-your-prepping-quiet-312x198.jpg)
When people ask me about the biggest threat we face, they’re always expecting me to go on about the latest pandemic, a catastrophic event, or some…
![Converting your car to apocalypse ready Converting your car to apocalypse ready](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Converting-your-car-to-apocalypse-ready-312x198.jpg)
In a crisis when you need to evacuate fast, your car is going to be your best means of transportation. But ensuring it’s up to the…
![Bringing your dog into your SHTF plans Bringing your dog into your SHTF plans](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Bringing-your-dog-into-your-SHTF-plans-312x198.jpg)
When I was living in the city it was impossible to have a dog. We always had pets at home growing up, but the cramped quarters…
![Build your own walls to keep your family safe Build your own walls to keep your family safe](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Build-your-own-walls-to-keep-your-family-safe-312x198.jpg)
There’s been a whole heap of talk about Trump’s Wall, but I see walls playing another important role in our family’s survival, a little closer to…
![Respirators that protect against Coronavirus Respirators that protect against Coronavirus](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Respirators-that-protect-against-Coronavirus-2-312x198.jpg)
By now I’m sure you’ve seen it plastered all over the news, and it presents a rather frightening new reality. The coronavirus, also called the 2019-nCoV,…
![Prepping strategies for the solo survivalist Prepping strategies for the solo survivalist](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Prepping-strategies-for-the-solo-survivalist-2-312x198.jpg)
I used to think prepping with my entire family was tough, and since I started I’ve been blessed to bring a couple of trusted families into…
![Bug out supplies to survive in the city Bug out supplies to survive in the city](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Bug-out-supplies-to-survive-in-the-city-312x198.jpg)
I grew up in a small country town, but after graduation I had to move to the city for work. I spent the better part of…
![Choosing the perfect bug out location Choosing the perfect bug out location](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Choosing-the-perfect-bug-out-location-312x198.jpg)
If you’re ever forced out of your home, you’re going to want an alternative plan. Somewhere you can run to, to hide, hunker down, and survive…
![Smart reasons to bug out on your boat Smart reasons to bug out on your boat](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Smart-reasons-to-bug-out-on-your-boat-312x198.jpg)
I was a kid when I first started sailing, but it was only recently that I’ve decided to add a boat to my bug out planning.…
![How to keep your ATV running smooth How to keep your ATV running smooth](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/How-to-keep-your-ATV-running-smooth-312x198.jpg)
I’m notorious for being a hard on the machinery on our homestead, and I’ve lost count of the small little mishaps, minor and major accidents I’ve…
![Safety tips for your survival stockpile Safety tips for your survival stockpile](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Safety-tips-for-your-survival-stockpile-312x198.jpg)
When it comes to being prepared, there’s one potential pitfall you need to be very careful to avoid. That’s all the other people in the world,…
![Keeping pests out of your supply stores Keeping pests out of your supply stores](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Keeping-pests-out-of-your-supply-stores-312x198.jpg)
Over the last year we’ve built our survival stockpile to almost 18 months’ worth of food, supplies and gear, to ensure we can withstand whatever comes.…
![What to look for in a survival dog? What to look for in a survival dog?](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Why-add-a-dog-to-your-survival-plans-312x198.jpg)
In addition to having the title of “man’s best friend” there’s many good reasons to add a dog into your survival plans. They’ve got a host…
![How to keep bees on the homestead Becoming a beekeeper on the homestead](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Becoming-a-beekeeper-on-the-homestead-312x198.jpg)
I’ve always been a big fan of honey. Slathered on some hot toast or over a pile of buttery waffles it’s one of my favorite ways…
![Converting a car battery into a power source Converting a car battery into a power source](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Converting-a-car-battery-into-a-power-source-312x198.jpg)
Keeping the lights on when the grid goes down is a step central to nearly every survivalist strategy I’ve ever come across. We rely on power…
![Sealing your cellar to keep the water out Sealing your cellar to keep the water out](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Sealing-your-cellar-to-keep-the-water-out-312x198.jpg)
There’s no doubt a cellar is one of the perfect locations to store your stockpile of supplies. It’s a large, probably already empty space, that’s highly…
![Rationing strategies when the SHTF Rationing strategies when the SHTF](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Rationing-strategies-to-stretch-your-stockpile-312x198.jpg)
Once the supermarkets are stripped bare, you’re running on a clock. There’s only so much time until everything you’ve stockpiled is gone. That is, of course,…
![Why you should be growing your own mushrooms Why you should be growing your own mushrooms](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Why-you-should-be-growing-your-own-mushrooms-1-312x198.jpg)
When people get hungry, they will eat just about anything. And I mean anything. You need calories to keep your body running, they give you the…
![Planning perfect locations for your caches Planning perfect locations for your caches](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Planning-perfect-locations-for-your-caches-312x198.jpg)
Having hidden caches of supplies could very well make all the difference when the SHTF. Perhaps you’ve been unable to make it home and you need…
![Why you need a flock of ducks on your property Why you need a flock of ducks on your property](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Why-you-need-a-flock-of-ducks-on-your-property-312x198.jpg)
We’ve had chickens for as long as I can remember, a small flock producing a steady supply of eggs that are more than enough for our…
![Get a wind turbine for your power needs Get a wind turbine for your power needs](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Get-a-wind-turbine-for-your-power-needs-312x198.jpg)
When you start talking renewable energy, people always think of solar power. Yes, there’s solar powered cars and planes, but there’s another natural resource that’s just…
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With the days warming up its quickly becoming my favorite time of year. Spring. Not only does it mean it’ll soon be warm enough to actually…
![Smart tips to improve your rainwater collection Smart tips to improve your rainwater collection](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Smart-tips-to-improve-your-rainwater-collection-312x198.jpg)
Water is an essential element for any successful homesteader, as you need it for everything from drinking, to cooking, bathing and of course, cleaning the rest…
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I don’t know about you, but I’ve invested quite a bit of money into my survival planning and preparation over the years. From tins of food…
![Novel uses for your solar oven Novel uses for your solar oven](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Novel-uses-for-your-fancy-solar-oven-312x198.jpg)
When the grid goes down you’re going to be glad you have a solar oven in your stockpile. Not only does it allow you to cook…
![Stop a snowfall ruining your roof Stop a snowfall ruining your roof](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Stop-a-snowfall-ruining-your-roof-312x198.jpg)
Living on a homestead is a lifestyle choice I’ll never regret making, but each year when the snow starts to fall I always get a brief…
![Add these long-lasting foods to your stockpile Add these long-lasting foods to your stockpile](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/add-these-long-term-foods-to-your-stockpile-312x198.jpg)
I’ve been working on my survival stockpile for years. Slowly adding a tin of food here, some extra supplies there. It’s at the point now where…
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I’m a big fan of doomsday movies. There’s nothing better than kicking back with a bag of popcorn and watching a group try to survive hordes…
![Keep your chickens alive during the winter cold Keep your chickens alive during the winter cold](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Keep-your-chickens-alive-during-the-winter-cold-2-312x198.jpg)
With winter soon to hit in full swing, it’s important you start getting on top of all those jobs you’ve been putting off all summer. This…
![Simple tips for creating your own survival garden Simple tips for creating your own survival garden](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Simple-tips-for-creating-your-own-survival-garden-2-312x198.jpg)
I’m a big fan of gardening, and I think it’s critical every survivalist have their own garden. There’s a certain element of serenity to working with…
![Sanitizing containers for long-term water storage Sanitizing containers for long-term water storage](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Sanitizing-containers-for-long-312x198.jpg)
A ready supply of water is vital for anyone planning ahead for a crisis. Not only do you need to drink several glasses a day to…
![Should you use a shipping container in your SHTF plans? Should you use a shipping container in your SHTF plans?](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Should-you-use-a-shipping-container-in-your-SHTF-plans-312x198.jpg)
I’m a big fan of shipping containers. They’re sturdy, available second-hand for just a few thousand dollars, and are much easier solution for shelter than anything…
![How to choose the perfect property for your bug out How to choose the perfect property for your bug out](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/How-to-choose-the-perfect-property-for-your-bug-out-312x198.jpg)
Buying a home is a rather big investment, and the same goes when you’re looking for a piece of land for the perfect bug out. It’s…
![Simple strategies to pay for your preps Simple strategies to pay for your preps](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Simple-strategies-to-pay-for-your-preps-312x198.jpg)
I don’t have to tell you that this lifestyle is expensive. You’re probably already putting a massive chunk of your weekly paycheck onto your day-to-day living…
![Master the art of bartering when the SHTF Master the art of bartering when the SHTF](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Master-the-art-of-bartering-when-the-SHTF-2-312x198.jpg)
Bartering is a dying art. These days we’ve all got a wallet full of cash, plastic cards that allow us to make purchases, and stores that…
![Overcome these challenges to become a real survivalist Overcome these challenges to become a real survivalist](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/nature-3359998_1280-312x198.jpg)
It’s not easy being a survivalist. You’re often misunderstood, or branded “that crazy friend” in your group. The people around you make it hard to fit…
![Turn newspaper and junk mail into fire bricks Turn newspaper and junk mail into fire bricks](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/bundle-1853667_1280-312x198.jpg)
When I moved onto our homestead and started separating all the paper from the trash, I was a little shocked. The newspaper and the pile of…
![Natural ways to keep you garden thriving Natural ways to keep you garden thriving](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/compost-419261_1280-312x198.jpg)
Growing my own food is one of my top priorities as a survivalist. There’s only so long your stockpile will last, so it’s important you’ve got…
![Why put your emergency plans on paper Why put your emergency plans on paper](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/architect-architecture-build-1109541-312x198.jpg)
There’s one rule I live by. And it’s a simple one. “Whatever can go wrong, will go wrong.” You never know when a disaster will strike.…
![When did you last test your SHTF plan? When did you last test your SHTF plan?](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/gas-mask-2545867_1280-312x198.jpg)
In a recent session with our students, we asked a simple question that was rather eye-opening. “When did you last test your SHTF plan?” For many,…
![The best places to hide your guns The best places to hide your guns](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/gun-1218708_1280-312x198.jpg)
I’m a big supporter of the Second Amendment, and I’ve got what I like to think is a respectful collection of different firearms in my home.…
![How to install and use a CB radio How to install and use a CB radio](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/microphone-2627991_1920-312x198.jpg)
There’s been a CB radio in my truck for as long as I could remember. Not only does it allow my friends and I to stay…
![Should you be homeschooling your kids? Should you be homeschooling your kids?](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/blur-child-close-up-256468-312x198.jpg)
It’s a sad fact that schools in the United States aren’t up to scratch. They’ve been in a general decline for years, and the ever-increasing risk…
![How’s your long-term food-planning? How's your long-term food-planning?](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/jerky-635947_1920-312x198.jpg)
In my survival stockpile what I’m most concerned about is food. See, I love eating. And our family eats well. We get plenty of fresh greens…
![Common mistakes to avoid as a rookie prepper Common mistakes to avoid as a rookie prepper](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/pexels-photo-942560-312x198.jpeg)
It often feels like every person you talk to has their own idea about how to prepare for the upcoming “doomsday.” And if you listen to…
![Why you need an inflatable kayak in your preps Why you need an inflatable kayak in your preps](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/pexels-photo-241044-312x198.jpeg)
A small boat isn’t going to do you much good during a hurricane or a large storm but having a kayak in your preps is a…
![Using rabbits as sustainable food Using rabbits as sustainable food](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/pexels-photo-247373-312x198.jpg)
The one truth I can guarantee when the SHTF is that you’re going to be hungry. There simply won’t be enough food to go around. Now…
![The best locations for your home security cameras The best locations for your home security cameras](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/cctv-2846083_1280-312x198.jpg)
Without a proper security system installed in your home, the chances you’ll be burglarized increases three-fold. But just sticking up a bunch of cameras isn’t going…
![What to know before you move off-grid What to know before you move off-grid](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/historic-1819606_1280-312x198.jpg)
Living off-grid is a pretty massive lifestyle change. And there’s very few people who actually choose this life for themselves, because of the challenges you need…
![Everyday things you can do to stay prepared Everyday things you can do to stay prepared](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/fire-2842647_1280-312x198.jpg)
One of the biggest misconceptions about being a survivalist is that your entire life needs to revolve around prepping. It can certainly feel like it at…
![How to make your own soap How to make your own soap](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/faucet-1581573_1280-312x198.jpg)
I’ve been working hard to make life on our homestead as sustainable as possible, and we’ve been stuck inside the last week because of a rather…
![Hiding your valuables in a better location Hiding your valuables in a better location](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/wall-safe-1044168_1920-1-312x198.jpg)
I’m not a big believer in banks. I do have a safe deposit box, but it irks me to no end that I’m only able to…
![Luxuries to get for your bug out location Luxuries you can build into your bug out location](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/italy-2021154_1280-312x198.jpg)
When I first told my wife about my plan to relocate our family “off-the-grid,” she wasn’t particularly impressed. Speaking about it later, it was because she…
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If you want to be able to rely on your firearms no matter what, you’ve got to ensure to keep them clean and well-maintained. But you…
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When a disaster hits, you’re probably going to be fine. With a little planning that is, because you’re safe, and hunkered down in your home. But…
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As two big storms pass and we’re now left to clean up the aftermath, I think it’s the perfect time for this article. You see, may survivalists…
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I love the outdoors almost as much as I love survival, and it crosses over to every aspect of my life. I’ve chosen to live in…
![Complacency is the biggest danger to your survival](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/moore-112951_1920-312x198.jpg)
Sometimes I feel like being a good survivalist is all about waiting. We rush through “getting prepared” so quickly that once we’re pretty much organized all…
![The types of disasters you should be ready for](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/earthquake-1665878_1920-312x198.jpg)
Preparing for a zombie apocalypse is a whole lot of fun, but if you’re actually interested in survival there’s a few smaller-scale disasters you should consider.…
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A friend’s just come back from a training exercise with a troop of his country’s armed forces, and one of their situations was to survive for…
![The importance of comfort items when prepping](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/teddy-1338895_1280-312x198.jpg)
When the SHTF you can only imagine how stressful it’s going to be. Finding safe food and water to drink, along with keeping a roof over…
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Bees are a great addition to your homestead. Not only are they already under threat and dying by the millions, scientists predict that if the bee…
![Taking a step towards anonymity to live under the radar](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/work-933061_1920-312x198.jpg)
It’s starting to get a little alarming. Wherever we go we’re being recorded, whether on someone’s live-stream or on one of the security cameras positioned above…
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After tearing the front bumper off my car and reattaching it somewhat enough to make it home at 16, I’ve always been thankful my dad thought…
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It’s the last thing on your mind as spring rolls around, right? The days are getting longer and warmer, and the chill of the last winter…
![Turning salt water into something you can drink](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/salt-lake-918588_1280-312x198.jpg)
In a survival situation, water is critical. Without it, you’ll last maybe a few days, before dehydration kicks in and you kick the bucket. This is…
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Last Halloween there was a guy walking around my neighborhood in a full ghillie suit. It was incredible. He inspired me to do the same, so…
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It’s just common sense that you’ve got basic medical supplies in your survival stash, but not too many people explain the why. Speaking from experience, you’re…
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It seems like there’s been just one disaster after another these last few years. Hurricanes. Floods. Tornadoes. Fire. But they’ve all got a scary thing in…
![6 Reasons Why You Need to Start Preparing Now](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/war-1607955_1920-312x198.jpg)
Living a prepared life isn’t just something you do on the side. It’s a lifestyle choice we’ve decided to live. When you start to look at…
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Power definitely makes life easy. It doesn’t matter if you’re trying to run your RV on your next vacation or keeping a backup just-in-case your solar…
![How to make your own alcohol](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/alcohol-87672-312x198.jpg)
One of the key skills every survivalist needs to know is how to distill. In particular, distilling alcohol can come in handy during a SHTF situation…
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Living off the grid is incredible. I’ve spent the better part of the last decade preparing my own bug out location, which seems to always be…
![The best places to hide valuables in your home](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/wall-safe-1044168_1920-312x198.jpg)
It’s a sad fact that more and more patriots are coming home and discovering burglars have broken into their homes, and their most valuable and precious…
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Not all of us have been prepping for years. Today, we’re going to cover a subject a number of our readers have asked about, namely, how…
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Getting your prepping supplies in order doesn’t need to cost an arm and a leg. One of my favorite things to do when I’m in the…
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People have been making and drinking alcohol for thousands of years. The Ancient Egyptians made beer, and the Ancient Greeks used to party with a healthy…
![How to start your homesteading dream](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/horse-1607318_1920-312x198.jpg)
Considering a major lifestyle change? Awesome. No really. There’s nothing more fulfilling than being able to live off the back of your own hard work. My…
![Do-it-yourself ways to protect your garden](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/snail-1287387_1920-312x198.jpg)
My garden is one of my proudest accomplishments, and I take pride in keeping it clean and productive so it produces a wide variety of fruits,…
![What the Brexit means for survivalists](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/brexit-1491370_1280-312x198.jpg)
One of the biggest international decisions in recent weeks has been the Brexit. For anyone (like me) who may have been living under a rock, the…
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Now I don’t know about you, but if you’re anything like me you believe in playing your part to keep the environment healthy. I want my…
![How to master life on your homestead](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/tractor-371250_1920-312x198.jpg)
It doesn’t matter if you’re preparing for the end of days, or just wanting to be more self sufficient. There’s always something you can learn, even…
![How to take yourself off-the-grid for good](https://vip.patriotsplan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/axe-984008_1920-312x198.jpg)
I don’t know about you, but there’s a certain element of wonder when I consider going totally off-grid. The drama non-withstanding, shows like Alaskan Bush People…
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When you last went on holidays, did you get the sinking feeling you had forgotten something? OR how about when you arrive, and *facepalm* yourself because…
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In a crisis clean drinking water will be the most valuable commodity. Without it, you’re not going to be able to stay alive for more than…