Antibiotics – Should the Prepper Stockpile Them?

Many preppers ask about obtaining a supply of antibiotics they can keep at home to store for future emergencies. The idea is that in the wake of a major disaster or crisis, medical treatment may not be immediately accessible. Hospitals will likely be filled to capacity and then some. Pharmacies m...

By Jim Cobb

Five Must-Have Survival Meds

Editor’s Note: This article is not medical advice. It is presented here as a starting point for a conversation about medical needs in a natural or man-made disaster. You should consult your doctor or another trusted medical professional about your needs for survival medications. Hopefully, ...

By Kit Perez

Misguided Advice – When Good Intentions Go Awry

There’s a lot of bad information floating around on prepper-related social media. Not all of it is intentionally bad. Quite a bit of it is simply misguided advice. In many cases, it comes down to prioritization. Let’s look at a few of the most common suggestions for budding preppers that migh...

By Jim Cobb

Needle in a Haystack – Finding Other Local Preppers

A very common complaint in the prepper world is an inability to locate other preppers in the immediate vicinity. The idea is to network with them, share ideas, and, in some cases, resources. If nothing else, it helps to know you’re not the only one around with the same sorts of concerns. Social...

By Jim Cobb

Marlinspike – A Handy EDC Tool

In the prepper world, tools that serve multiple purposes are always welcome. The marlinspike is deceptively simple in design, and it can accomplish quite a bit. It comes to us from the marine world. There, it has a long, proud history as a sailor’s tool used in ropework. In simplest terms, it�...

By Jim Cobb

Baby Steps – How to Get Started Prepping

Every day, it seems more and more people are jumping on the prepping bandwagon. As a result, one of the most common questions I see posted on prepper-centric social media is some variation of, “How do I get started?” The thing is, every family and household is different. Their situations vary...

By Jim Cobb