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 [...]

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 [...]