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SHTF Condo Security: Beware the Walls When Trouble Comes Knocking

While modern construction comes with a host of pros, structural integrity doesn't usually top the list. One glaring issue with new builds is that many of these units are built on an open-floor concept, reducing the number of concrete walls, while maintaining code through the use of a gypsum firewall. While this no doubt translates to a few pesos off the purchase price, there is a hidden cost that people are beginning to encounter on a more frequent basis. In the face of common criminals or civil unrest, knowing where your security is thinnest could make or break your apartment prepping plan.

Bugging In, SecurityJHAugust 28, 2024Urban Prepping Blog, Urban Prepping, Urban survival, Urban Survival, Urban Preparedness, Urban Preparedness Blog, City Prepping, Civil Unrest, Apartment Prepping, SHTF Blog, SHTFComment

The Urban prepper's water Supply: How Much is Really Enough WHEN THE SHTF?

In the case of urban preparedness, there are few tenants spoken of more often than food and water. Afterall, the 'Rules of Three' dominate much of this space. We know we need food, but we've got it. Shelter, no problem. Water, however, is just one of those areas that gets looked at topically, especially in an urban environment. But in the event of emergency - where there's a disruption to the water supply - how much is really enough? I mean, truly. Thankfully we're not the only ones asking that question.

Water, Bugging InJHMay 31, 2024Urban Preparedness, Urban Prepping, Urban survival, Water Filtration, Prepping, Prepping Blog, Prepper Blog, Apartment Prepping, SHTF, City Prepping, SHTF Blog, TEOTWAWKI, Urban Preparedness Blog, Urban Prepping Blog, Urban SurvivalComment

Charting a Path: Map Use for Urban Prepping

In the opening moments of disaster, calculation often goes out the window. This may drive us to recognize the necessities of our plans but lose sight of critical details, such as what we have, what we need, and most importantly, where to go next. While planning is a critical component of urban preparedness - allowing us to rehearse and default - there's no better plan than the one we've mapped out. When in doubt, 'X' marks the spot.

Bugging In, Bugging OutJHFebruary 7, 2024Urban Preparedness, Urban Prepping, Urban survival, Bugging Out, City Prepping, Urban Survival, Bugout Bag, SHTF, SHTF Blog, Prepping Blog, Urban Preparedness Blog, Urban Prepping BlogComment

Peeling Back the Layers on Condo Security

No matter the medium, the pundits will all tell you the same thing about urban survival - you get out or get dead. While I think there's some truth in the statement, the rebar retreat has never been given a fair shake against its rural kin. The city is quick to erupt, so safety is a handsome target. But when we start to peel back the layers of security, it's easy to see that the common condo deserves far more credit than it gets.

Bugging In, SecurityJHJune 20, 2023Urban Preparedness, Urban Prepping, Urban Survival, City Prepping, Civil Unrest, SHTF, Prepping, Prepping Blog, Prepper Blog, Apartment Prepping, SHTF Blog, SHTF Loadout, Urban survival, Urban Prepping Blog, Urban Preparedness BlogComment

Sticking to the Menu When Building An Urban Preparedness Pantry

While long-term food supplies seem to capture our hearts, many don't sufficiently plan for what is required inside of a year. It's easy to get carried away with our short-term selection, but the problem with non-perishable food like canned goods, is that we tend to contribute just a little too much to landfill. So how do we buck this trend when prepping for events like job loss or natural disaster? We plan our urban preparedness pantry around our daily menu.

On Shotguns: Shotgun Breaching For The Urban Prepper

We've all encountered a locked barrier at some point in our lives. Locked keys in the car? Call roadside assistance. Late night as a teen? There's a basement window for that. At the end of the day, these are all easy fixes with ample opportunity. But in an urban survival scenario where self-rescue is required - and a locked door may hold you or your loved ones firmly in harm's way - a heavy-handed solution may be the only way to safety. If a lockpick or hard kick won't clear a path, perhaps it's time to knock a little louder. Enter the shotgun.

The Nail That Sticks Out Gets Hammered

During a period of civil unrest, you're either a number or a target. No matter how well equipped you or your small group may be for conflict, full battle rattle is going to draw a world of unwanted attention from the hoods and have-nots. That overt plate carrier and camo you're wearing? The city will eventually swallow you whole, thinking you're another cop, criminal, or loot drop. But at what point does our affinity for load bearing equipment or camo become a liability in urban preparedness? With big city problems, I figure it's sooner rather than later.