If you only had $500 to get started in preparedness, what would you buy? That’s the question I get asked all the time — and after 25+ years of prepping, I’ve learned what really matters when starting from zero. Preparedness doesn’t mean panic buying or spending thousands on gear you’ll never use. It’s about smart priorities and building a solid foundation one step at a time. So, here’s how I’d...

There’s an old saying among preppers: “The best time to prepare was yesterday. The second best time is today.” Based on what I'm seeing, I’d argue that the very best time to prepare might be right now — in the few months ahead of us. Why? Because the conditions for preparedness are more favorable than they’ve been in over a decade. Ammo prices have dropped. Firearms are widely available again....

After 25 years of prepping, I’ve made some seriously bad purchases and I want to help you avoid the same mistakes. In this video, I break down my five biggest prepping regrets — the gear, mindset, and decisions I wish I could take back — and what I’d do differently if I were starting over today. Whether you’re new to preparedness or have been doing it for decades, these lessons...

When disaster strikes, will you be ready — or caught off guard? In this video, we break down real-world prepper and survival lessons hidden inside popular movies and TV shows like Invasion, 28 Years Later, and Homestead. Each story reveals critical insights into bugging out, community survival, operational security, and what it truly takes to stay alive when society collapses. Whether you’re new to preparedness or a seasoned survivalist, these...

When the grid goes down, how will you feed your family? Most preppers stock food, but few think about how they’ll actually cook it once the power’s out or fuel runs dry. In this video, I’ll walk you through real-world off-grid cooking systems — from propane and camp stoves to induction cooktops, solar setups, and even wood fire methods that can keep you cooking through any disaster. You’ll learn what...

When you’ve covered the essentials — food, water, shelter, home defense, and bug-out gear — it’s natural to ask, what’s next? For most preppers, the basics are where things stop. But true resilience goes beyond having a few weeks of supplies. It’s about building long-term systems and capabilities that keep you and your family secure no matter what happens. In this article, we’re breaking down the Top 10 Next-Level Preps...

When it comes to prepping, one of the biggest traps people fall into is overspending on guns and ammo. Don’t get me wrong—firearms and ammunition are critical for defense. But at some point, you’ve got to ask: how much is enough? How many guns do you actually need, and how much ammo is realistic before you’re just stockpiling at the expense of food, water, gear, and power? Today, we are...

Here’s the scary truth: your money, your electricity, even the food on your table — they’re all a lot more fragile than most people realize. Whether it’s an economic hypercollapse, a cyberattack that shuts down the grid, or even AI spinning out of control, these aren’t science fiction scenarios anymore. They’re real possibilities with real odds of happening by 2050 — and I’m going to break them down one by...