Posts tagged Prepping

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

Semper Gumby: Leaving Some Flex in Your Preps

For most of us, urban preparedness is a theoretical solution to a possible outcome. It requires us to work the problem with a hope and a prayer, but with the understanding that we may be called upon in some manner of scale. Priorities differ for us all, but no matter your 'apocalypse' it's important to leave a little flex. Disasters are rarely as expected, and they don't much care for rigid plans.

MindsetJHNovember 12, 2023Urban Preparedness, Urban Prepping, Urban Survival, Apartment Prepping, Prepping Blog, Prepper Blog, City Prepping, PreppingComment

The Dark Reality of First Aid After the SHTF

There's no denying the importance of first aid in urban survival. Whether a small cut or something worth a call, having the tools to contend with a medical emergency cannot not be understated. But when we push into the dark corners of prolonged disaster, the realities of first aid can become a hard pill to swallow. Tourniquets and bandages be damned, the truth is rather grim.

First AidJHSeptember 12, 2023SHTF Blog, SHTF, Urban Prepping, Urban Preparedness, Urban Survival, Prepping Blog, Prepper Blog, Prepping, Apartment Prepping, First Aid, City Prepping, TEOTWAWKI, Urban Prepping Blog, Urban Preparedness Blog, Urban survivalComment

Taking The Guesswork Out of Urban Prepping

When met with a high-stress situation, we tend to get a little reptilian in thinking. Stress inoculation and training can take the edge off the action, but trying to recall a world of information is a whole other animal. Detailed plans, instructions, and lists can account for thousands of datapoints - information that is easily be forgotten and lost in the grey. When the details of urban survival are absolute, an educated guess can become a gamble. For pilots and other high performers, there's an easy way to hedge those bets. Make sure it's written down.

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.

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

Unsung Heroes: The Nail Clipper

There's nothing quite like an afternoon hike - sunshine, fresh air, and the promise of warm shower. While proper footwear can make or break a stroll, wear and tear can become a real bear as the hours stretch to days. For those thinking about bugging out or fighting on, perhaps it's time to consider this small detail of your footcare plan.

Your Daily Dose of First Aid For Urban Prepping

While first aid holds an important place in urban survival, many of us continue to focus on the long game. We look solely to the horizon, building out full-scale solutions to face troubled times ahead. But with a world of misadventure just beyond our doors, it's important not to lose sight of the daily unknowns. Whether we like it or not, disaster usually crops up when we're least prepared.

First Aid, EDCJHMay 30, 2023First Aid, Prepping, Prepper Blog, Apartment Prepping, City Prepping, Urban Survival, Urban Prepping, Urban Preparedness, SHTF Blog, SHTF Loadout, Urban survival, Urban Prepping Blog, Urban Preparedness BlogComment

The Upper Hand of Standalone Optics For Urban Prepping

When the aim of the game is visual observation, a little added detail can go a long way. But unless you're a hunter - two legs or four - standalone optics may not yet have a home. As much as we'd all like to claim perfect vision, the truth is that we could all use a touch of help. So, perhaps it's time to give yourself the added edge and start seeing things a little more clearly.

Playing It Close to Home For Urban Preparedness

Prepping is a bit like drinking from a firehose. There's an endless stream of info, more solutions than problems, and the gear alone could hold a person's attention for years. For many new preppers, this usually results in a disjointed plan, and a constant cycle of equipment that never quite finds a home. Whether it's the start of your journey or a period of reassessment, it's important to take a realistic look at your goals before setting off. Where's the best place to start? Close to home.

MindsetJHMay 19, 2023Urban Preparedness, Urban Prepping, Urban Survival, Prepping, Prepping Blog, Prepper Blog, Apartment Prepping, City PreppingComment

On Shotguns: Skipping Rounds When The SHTF

Ricochets are seldom spoken of in a positive light, and there's plenty of reason for the sentiment. Hard-earned wisdom tells us to stay close to the walls but never against them, as physics will carry most round projectiles and float them 6 to 10 inches above a flat surface. While this can be a serious problem at random, it becomes an interesting opportunity when intentional.

Civil Unrest, SHTF ShotgunsJHApril 30, 2023Urban Survival, Urban Prepping, Urban Preparedness, Prepping Shotgun, SHTF, TEOTWAWKI, City Prepping, Apartment Prepping, Civil Unrest, Shotgun, Prepper Blog, Prepping Blog, Prepping, SHTF Shotgun, Urban Prepping Blog, Urban Preparedness Blog

The Urban Prepper's Food Choice: The Cost of Fuel, and a Case for Lentils

When looking for a long-term food option dried beans often come up as the leading response. Rich in protein and other nutrients, the humble legume provides a near perfect balance when combined with a carb like rice. While an idyllic choice in the best of times, there is one major drawback to the bean - cook time.

FoodJHApril 27, 2023Urban Prepping, Food Storage, Long Term Food Supply, SHTF, TEOTWAWKI, City Prepping, Apartment Prepping, Prepping Blog, Prepper Blog, Urban Preparedness, Prepping, Urban Prepping Blog, Urban Preparedness Blog, Urban survival

On Shotguns: Safety in Numbers for Urban Prepping

While the romance with pump guns has long since moved on, the power and versatility of the shotgun still holds a place in my heart and my hands.

Civil Unrest, SHTF ShotgunsJHApril 27, 2023Urban Prepping, Prepping, Urban Survival, Urban Preparedness, Shotgun, Civil Unrest, SHTF, TEOTWAWKI, SHTF Shotgun, SHTF Loadout, SHTF Blog, Prepping Blog, Prepping Shotgun, Prepper Blog, City Prepping

Beyond the Pocket: IWB For Your Kit

Whether a suit, shorts or skirt, you'd be hard pressed to find a more supportive place to carry a knife when wearing lightweight fabrics. Not only will this reduce the visable wear and tear on your apparel, but the reduction of travel will keep most knives from skipping around in unstructured pockets. To those of you who concealed carry, this isn't going to be a foreign concept. To the rest, however, I hope you'll come at this with an open mind.

EDC, KnivesJHApril 26, 2023Prepping, Urban Prepping, Urban Preparedness, Urban Survival, Every Day Carry, EDC, Knife, SHTF, TEOTWAWKI, City Prepping, Apartment Prepping

Sticking to the Menu When Building An Urban PrepPing 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.