Urban Survivalist Blog

Besides having basic supplies, the second major component of being prepared for a short-term emergency is staying alert: having a plan, knowing where and how to gather information, and being able to communicate reliably.
Staying Alert
Being aware of your environment (and the changes happening to it) can give you a big head start in getting ready [...]

We will focus our attention first on what differentiates the three emergency scenarios one could prepare for — short-term, medium-term and long-term. Their triggers, outcomes and recommended supplies for survival will all be discussed.
Short-term emergency situations (those lasting 1 day to 1 week) are quite common around the world. Most families will have to [...]

Welcome!
My name is Nic.
I am a survivalist.
No, not the running with the wild, living off the land type — but someone who is determined to be prepared for whatever comes his way.
I grew up living a comfortable childhood, oblivious to the rest of the world. Now that I am older, I understand that many [...]