A family camping in a tent. Photo by Mattias Helge on Unsplash.

Prepper Recommendations for September 2026

September is National Preparedness month. Learn how to audit your vehicle kit, upgrade your concealed carry, and build a survival cache.
Whether patrolling at night or using darkness for cover while bugging out, moving at night adds complications and delay.

Moving, Navigating, and Living in a Grid-Down World

Master night movement, light discipline, and learn when to hide in the dark and when to use 1,000 lumens.
Is Russia planning to attack a NATO country? And if so, are you prepared for that?

The Wars Aren’t Going Away; Things May Be Getting Worse

The global war threat is expanding. What does the CIA's secret Moscow visit to Ukraine’s infrastructure attacks, mean for your preps?
Costco had span on sale for $2.37 a can. The black beans were not as good a buy.

Costco Versus Sam’s Club: Which is Best for Preppers?

Costco or Sam's Club for survival supplies? Discover which wholesale club gives preppers the best bang for their buck to build a long-term pantry.
A recent court challenge is making it easier for preppers to obtain short-barreled rifles and suppressors without filling out reams of government paperwork.

A Prepper’s Perspective on the Recent NFA Ruling

The recent Texas NFA ruling means preppers can finally buy suppressors and SBRs without ATF registry or delays. Here’s how to capitalize.
The city and the country are light night and day. Where you choose to live and work affects many aspects of your life and your preparedness.

This Country Boy Revisits the Big City

After living in the middle of nowhere for six years, Pete the Pickled Prepper returns to the big city. Can he re-adapt or will he head back home in a hurry.
Images of the In-N-Out Burger shooter during his mass attack in Twin Falls, Idaho. He was confronted by three heroes armed with pistols.

What the In-N-Out Burger Shooting Teaches Preppers

We can learn from tragedies, including the In-N-Out shooting in Idaho. Its a reminder of why carrying a gun and a trauma kit can save lives.
When the grid is down and the internet is out, having reference books will be incredibly useful.

Prepping Beyond the Basics: Barter, Books, and Backups

If the SHTF and we have to live without utilities, where will you turn for access to information, entertainment, or goods?
Back in the 1800s, people raised their own food without power tools, tractors, or rototillers. In a post-collapse society, you may need to do the same. Are you prepared for that?

Beyond the Basics: Steps Serious Preppers Should Take

Stockpiling food and ammo isn't enough. Discover the essentials beyond food and water you need to survive a long-term collapse.
Drinking "wild" water without filtration or other treatment is one of the ways you can get diarrhea after the SHTF,

The SHTF Threat Nobody Talks About: Prepping for Explosive Diarrhea

Diarrhea--explosive or not--can be a deadly after the SHTF. Learn how to prevent, treat, and prep for gastrointestinal illness when the grid goes down.
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