Surviving the collapse..
It all begins with waking the fuck up..
"5 tips to start your Journey:
a Guide to Prepping and Survival"
Welcome fellow preppers and survivalists, if you are reading this you have awakened. In an ever-changing and seemingly unpredictable world, being ready for whatever may come our way is not a skill it’s a necessity. Whether you're a seasoned prepper or someone just starting to dip their toes into the waters of survival, this blog is your go-to resource for all things prepping. Use it as your personal check list or “how to'“ survive outside this matrix.
Let’s get straight into it -
Tip 1: Understanding the Basics: - to start on the path of preparedness, you must first grasp the fundamental concepts. What does it mean to be prepared? What would you grab if you had to run out the door to escape right now? Why is it essential to anticipate potential power changes, civil unrest and emergency situations? Here we will explore the core principles of prepping and lay the foundation for a resilient and self-sufficient life.
Tip 2: Building Your Survival Mindset: - prepping goes beyond stockpiling supplies; it's a mindset, a way of thinking that prepares you to face any challenge with clarity and resourcefulness. Learn how to build a survival mindset that will guide your decision-making in times of crisis. Discover the importance of adaptability and mental strength that are essential for being truly prepared.
Tip 3: Assessing Your Personal Risks: - every individual's circumstances will be different, and so are the potential risks they may face. You must assess your strengths and weaknesses, from natural to economic disasters, you need to tailor your preparedness plan to your specific needs. Understanding your immediate risks are the first steps toward creating an effective survival strategy.
Tip 4: Stocking Up on Essentials: - now that you've laid the groundwork, it's time to start building your prepper's pantry. Learn about essentials such as non-perishable food, hunting for food, water purification, finding water, first aid supplies, and more. We'll discuss budget-friendly ways to gradually accumulate a food stockpile without breaking the bank, so you're ready for any situation.
Tip 5: Developing Practical Skills: - survival isn't just about having the right gear; it's about knowing how to use it and having practical skills that can make a life and death difference. From first aid to fire-starting techniques, to tracking animals, to bush medicine, to essential survival skills that you can learn now and practice to ensure your tools and knowledge are good enough to survive.
Summary:
As we begin this journey together, remember that preparedness is a continual process of learning and adapting. Our blog can be your companion, providing insights, tips, and product recommendations to help you feel secure. Once you acquiire all the gear you need to bugout, we recommend that you prep-up for an overnight stay away from the comforts of the modern world to start you off, even just for one night. Then join us for prepping up for short-term emergency or a permanent self-sufficient lifestyle, we're here to share tips and tricks to help you every step of the way.
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The beautiful yet merciless Australian tropical rainforest.
For the past decade or so I have been following the economic and political changes in many countries -: South Africa, Canada, America and UK, as well as Ireland and Italy. The conditions for western men and women are rapidly becoming unliveable. Western civilisation is entering a third world sh!t hole status forged by deliberate political design.
Some U.S. Mayors have announced they can no longer handle the amount of immigrants entering their state. Most western countries are suffering from third world invaders escaping poverty in their countries. Here in Australia, during our worst government created housing crisis, we have a record 737,000 extra beds to find thanks to a government who were elected mostly by prior immigrants. More and more Australians are living in their cars shifting from one roadside rest area to the next. Many people see this and are prepping up big time! Even if you own your own home and have millions in your bank account, you could still become homeless and these prepping skills and equipment listed below could emensely help you out. If you feel you dont trust government, banks or the economy, have had enough of the BS, lies and the rest then that’s probably why you are here on this page.
#1 - Know your enemy.
So let’s elaborate on tip #1 from above and check your situation. Firstly you need to acknowledge that your government has already been taken over by the far left (communists/Marxists). All new laws are designed to disempower westerners financially, socially, politically, and morally. Imigrants are now free to join our military, government and police force. Unvetted border jumpers can now buy a gun unvetted in America. Our Australian government uses the catch cry of a “skills shortage” to bring in non-whites to work in our police force and army. This is how communists fight their wars; decades long torturous takeovers aka the Fabian “long march through the institutions”. Now Europe is all but lost to the west with decades of Kalergi’s mass immigration alone, which is administered by the EU.
Imagine all these immigrants armed and hungry and out of money for a few weeks or months. The civil war many U.S. citizens are talking about could happen any day but, knowing your enemy, it’s more likely to take place after conscription to a war that will reduce your numbers. Your U.S. tax dollars literally finance your new (armed) domestic enemies. Welcome to the new world! So the most crucial step to survive in this situation is keeping up to date with political decisions and immigrant movements around your country. As far as prepping goes you will need at least 1 bugout bag , but 3 bugout bags means you’re extra ready for multiple situations.
Bugout bag 1. to grab if you know you wont ever be going back to your home; Bugout bag 2. to keep in your car in case SHTF when you are mobile; and the 3rd bag will have a weeks worth of supplies with the expectation of returning when the dust settles.
Each bugout bag should have -
a good pair of boots (& socks) secured to the outside of the bag
a quality fixed blade knife
a folding knife
camo emergency blanket
lighter or waterproof matches or flint striker
a handheld torch and headlamp + batteries
at least 2 tarps or hoochy
20 - 30m of paracord
first aid kit
solar powered/hand crank radio
folding camp stove
kidney cup with water bottle (full)
multi-tool
lock pic
survival food pack (make up your own for bag 1, 2, or 3)
a collapsable shovel
survival seed pack (for bag1.)
a good leather belt for your knife
bear/pepper spray
snacks for a morale boost (especially for kids)
a camo hat and beanie
camo jacket
monocular
handheld radio (2-way)
a good quality backpack
small scale fishing reel and tackle
a collapsable bow with arrows that have hunting tips
knife sharpener (20* angle blade)
a quality folding knife that goes in your bag for backup
any weapons you can carry
life straw
candles
compass
salt
a spork
It’s beneficial to test out all your bugout bag items by going camping, just replace the bits you use up. This will familiarise you with the items you need and give you confidence (not panic) when you bugout. You will know you have everything you need not just hope you do. This will give you mental clarity helping you to focus on other issues.
#2 - Mental preparation 101
Mentally preparing for bugging out is crucial. The ability to stay calm, focused, and adaptable during a crisis can significantly enhance your chances of survival. Ever had to do an assignment that you haven’t studied for? How’d that go? Here are some tips to help you mentally prepare for bugging out:
practice mentally going through the steps of bugging out. Visualization can help reinforce your plan and make it feel more familiar when the time comes to act. Know your evacuation plan inside out. Being familiar with your strategy, including routes, destinations, and alternative plans, can boost your confidence and reduce anxiety.
knowledge is power. Stay informed about potential threats, weather conditions, and any other factors that may trigger the need to bug out. Being aware of your surroundings enhances your ability to make informed decisions. Are roads blocked by rioters or government? Do you exit via the front door or climb the back fence?
maintain a positive and adaptable mindset by focusing on what you can control, and be ready to change your plans if necessary. In high-stress situations, it's crucial to remain calm. Prioritize your actions and focus on immediate needs. Panic can cloud judgment, so take a moment to breathe and assess the situation before making decisions. If you have family relying on you, your mental calmness and sharpness will stand out when everyone else is in panic mode.
Understand that bugging out may not go exactly as planned. Be prepared for unexpected obstacles, and being flexible and adaptable are admirable qualities in a bug-out situation.
As part of your preparedness routine, mentally and/or physically simulate bug-out scenarios to practice decision-making under pressure. This can help desensitize you in stressful situations and improve your ability to think clearly. Delegate duties to family members so you act as a team. Put name tags on bugout bags so everyone thinks you are organised and have it all under control. This will calm them and see you as a figure of authority. Be an impressive role model for kids and the wife.
Be open to others input to your predicament, even kids. Be like a mini militia team by delegating important defensive tasks to everyone. Study real-life accounts and case studies of bug-out situations if possible. Learning from the experiences of others can provide valuable insights and lessons that you can apply to your own preparedness strategy.
Remember that mental preparation is an ongoing process. Regularly revisit and update your bug-out plans, stay informed, and continue to develop both your practical and mental skills. By doing so, you'll be better equipped to handle the challenges that may arise during a bug-out situation.
#3 - Risks
Identify any weaknesses in your team or within yourself, or in your environment. Do you have any disabled or elderly (Grandparents), kids etc. that will slow you down? Do you have any illnesses that might jeopardize the bugging out pace needed?
Make sure you have enough food, fuel, water, cover from attack, weapons to get to your shelter.
Check their are no storms or other weather patterns coming in such as heat waves. Alternatively, use storms to cover your movement.
Identify weak links in your company along the lines of stupidity. If someone shoots a rabbit revealing your location that could then get you al killed, this person needs to leave or be releaved of his noisy stick.
If bugging out through bushland be sure to have adequate navs; compass/GPS and map. Getting lost could end badly. Also be aware and prepared for wildlife attacks. You may need to kill animal threats silently so as not to reveal your location. This is why a collapsable bow or a cross-bow would be advantageous and should be part of your buggout risk assessment.
Exhaustion and stress will bring on any health conditions. Your preparation should include arelevant medication to get you through, including a small book on emergency medical techniques. Broken legs or animal bites will need immediate attention for example.
Outline risks to all you travel with. Using a sock over a torch at night for example will be adequate enough light to see without alerting others to your location. Same as if a fire isn’t essential then don’t light one. Prepare your food list accordingly.
#4 - Stocking up
Whether you plan to bugout or not, you need to stock up on food to save money if nothing else. Food prices won’t be going back down, only up. Shelf stable food in your pantry could buy you extra time prior to bugging out when others are in panic mode. With any disaster the shop shelfs empty in a few hours so here’s some prepper must haves.
Do a stocktake of all the food you already have so you know what supplies to get.
Make sure you over calcalate the needs of your group. Estimate the daily calories required for everyone and add at least 10% extra.
Prioritise shelf stable non-perishables such as canned goods, dried fruits, rice, pasta, beans, and grains. If you have chickens then get some calcium hydroxide and water glass eggs for long term storage. Many other preservation techniques of items you can source cheap can be beneficial to your group.
Be sure to include as much variety as possible to remain fit and healthy for bugging out. Consider items from different food groups, such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins as much fresh fruit as possible while you can.
Don’t over prep! Some homesteaders can and preserve food all day every day! If you have to bugout, you are doing all that work for someone else. Estimate around a months worth of food stored for everyone. Try to maintain this month in advance, daily or weekly depending on the situation.
If there are infants, elderly individuals, or individuals with specific dietary requirements in your household, ensure you have appropriate supplies, such as baby formula, special dietary foods, or nutritional supplements.
If there are specific dietary restrictions or preferences in your household, take these into account when selecting food items. Look for alternative options that meet your nutritional needs. While prioritizing nutritional value for others, don't forget to include comfort foods. Having familiar and enjoyable items can boost morale during stressful times.
Water is a crucial component of your food stockpile. Ensure you have an adequate supply of clean water for both drinking and food preparation. Consider water purification methods for longer-term needs.
Include foods that require minimal preparation or can be easily cooked with limited resources. Items like instant noodles, canned soups, and dehydrated meals can be convenient.
Enhance the flavor of your meals by including a variety of condiments and spices. This can make even simple and basic meals more enjoyable.
If you have pets, don't forget to stock up on their food and any necessary supplies. Consider their nutritional needs and include enough to last throughout the emergency.
Remember to update your food supplies, keep an inventory and note expiration dates. Regularly rotating stock ensures that your emergency food supply remains safe and nutritious when needed.
#5 - Practical Skills
Survival isn't just about having the right gear; it's about knowing what to do with it, how to use it and having the practical skills that can make a life and death difference.
Survival situations require a wide variety of practical skills. Each skill listed below will be covered in a blog with more detail, but for now here’s a basic list of 20 essential practical skills you should pollish up on for survival:
Shelter Building:
Construction of improvised shelters using natural materials or portable options.
Fire Starting:
Techniques for starting a fire using various methods such as friction, fire starters, or magnifying glasses.
Water Sourcing and Purification:
Identifying and collecting water from natural sources and purifying it to make it safe for consumption.
Navigational Skills:
Using maps, compasses, and natural landmarks for navigation, as well as understanding basic orienteering.
First Aid and Medical Skills:
Basic first aid knowledge, including treating injuries, wounds, and illnesses with limited resources.
Food Foraging and Hunting:
Identifying edible plants, fungi, and insects, as well as hunting and trapping animals for food.
Knot Tying:
Mastery of essential knots for various purposes, such as securing shelters, creating tools, or setting traps.
Basic Tool Use and Repair:
Utilizing simple tools like knives, axes, and multitools for various tasks, along with basic tool repair skills.
Survival Fishing:
Constructing improvised fishing gear and techniques for catching fish in diverse environments.
Primitive Cooking:
Cooking food over an open flame or with basic cooking tools using minimal resources.
Emergency Signaling:
Using signals such as smoke, mirrors, or sound to attract attention or communicate in emergencies.
Weather Forecasting:
Reading natural signs for predicting weather changes and adapting survival strategies accordingly.
Self-Defense:
Basic self-defense techniques and situational awareness to protect yourself in unpredictable environments.
Crisis Management:
Maintaining a calm and rational mindset during emergencies, making effective decisions, and managing stress.
Camouflage and Concealment:
Blending into the environment to avoid detection and increase personal safety.
Teamwork and Communication:
Collaborating with others, assigning roles, and effective communication for group survival.
Resource Conservation:
Efficient use and conservation of limited resources, including food, water, and energy.
Improvised Weaponry:
Crafting basic tools or weapons for self-defense using available materials.
Psychological Resilience:
Developing mental toughness, adaptability, and a positive mindset to cope with challenging situations.
Wilderness Navigation:
Navigating through diverse terrains, understanding topography, and using celestial navigation.
These skills collectively contribute to an individual's ability to survive and thrive in adverse circumstances. Remember that practice and ongoing learning are key to mastering these survival skills.
See you all in my next blog,
Troy.
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BUSHCRAFT SKILLS FOR WILDERNESS SURVIVAL
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Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.
EMERGENCY SHELTER CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES
It all begins with an idea.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.