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Violence is coming to your neighborhood. Your car works, but the roads are gridlocked. Your bug out location is 3 hours away by car. Your family is now a refugee, how do you survive? Being a refugee is a terrible spot to be in during SHTF, but it doesn't have to stay that way. With proper planning and the will to make it, you can make it to a retreat that'll save your life. Join us in this adventure as we kick off Season 2 of the podcast by discussing how to survive the apocaplyse when all your planning goes out the window and you're forced to live as a refugee. The post How to Make it as a Refugee in SHTF appeared first on Prep Or Die.

Part 2 of our popular episode on raising livestock during STHF. Part 1 covered some of the smaller animals typically associated with a homestead. In this episode we explore how feasible it is to raise larger animals like pigs and cows for SHTF. The post LIVESTOCK FOR SHTF pt2 | S1. EP.18 appeared first on Prep Or Die.

Let's dive deeper into Livestock for SHTF. We'll discuss when and how to obtain animals in SHTF, how to feed them over winter, which animals work best for barter/trade and other thing you'll want to know before the SHTF. The post Livestock for SHTF | S1. EP.17 appeared first on Prep Or Die.

How will you buy and sell items once the dollar collapses? Will you use gold, silver or crypto? Will you use ammo, fuel or meds? Will you barter? It's hard to know exactly how things will look in an economic collapse, but we can make some educated guesses on what items will make great barter items in SHTF. The post Bartering in SHTF | S1. EP.16 appeared first on Prep Or Die.

"Loose Lips Sink Ships" was a popular slogan during WWII urging servicemen and citizens to not discuss wartime operations for fear of German spies. This, OPSEC (Operational Security) still holds true today for the military as well as preppers. Johnny and Rob delve into what good OPSEC looks like for Preppers and Prepper groups. From what NOT to tell friends and families to encryption and cryptocurrencies, the guys cover their rules and tips for keeping your SHTF operation secure. The post OPSEC Rules for SHTF | S1. EP.15 appeared first on Prep Or Die.

In SHTF, humans will naturally group up for safety, but do you really want to group up with a bunch of annoying neighbors who have no skills and no resources? Now is the time to form a group with people who you like and trust. Sometimes this can be family or friends, but often times you may need to meet fellow preppers outside your circle. In this episode we explore different ways to meeting preppers who may a good fit for your group. We talk through the process of evaluating a good fit and most importantly, how to deal with a group member who isn't working out. The post How to Start, Grow and Manage a Prepper Group | S1. EP.14 appeared first on Prep Or Die.

If and when society breaks down, tens of millions of preppers will hunker down in their retreat to ride out the chaos, but will their retreat be secure enough to keep out the horde? In this episode, Johnny and Rob dive into a detailed discussion on how secure the perimeter of your retreat. Tactics from the ancient Romans, Dark Ages, Vietnam, World War 1&2 and modern warfare are discussed. Disclaimer: Many of the topics discussed are illegal and can cause serious injury or death. Please do not employ any of these tactics or devices. This is for educational purposes only and should only be considered in defense of your life in a world without rule of law. The post How to Secure Your Retreat Perimeter for SHTF | S1. EP.13 appeared first on Prep Or Die.

The events of early January ’21 are already historic. Protesters in DC storming and entering the Capital. President Trump being […] The post Civil War 2 – What To Expect S.1 Ep.12 appeared first on Prep Or Die.

Most prepping groups can benefit from a little more organization. From roles and responsibilities to group standards, minimums and operating […] The post Adding Structure to a Survival Group | S1. EP.11 appeared first on Prep Or Die.

We’ve tried all the popular ways to stock up on food: food journaling, a years worth of canned goods, emergency […] The post S.1 EP.10 – A Step by Step Guide to Bulk Food Storage appeared first on Prep Or Die.

Is night vision a luxury or necessity in SHTF? There’s no question that the ability to see well in the […] The post S.1 EP.9 – Do you need Night Vision in SHTF? appeared first on Prep Or Die.

Depending on the event, SHTF might be a short lived event or a long lasting one, but how should a reasonable prepare prepare for? In this episode, we try to nail down the best way to prepare for an uncertain future in which we don't know exactly how long SHTF will last. We touch on the topics of how much food to store, how to prioritize your prepping budget, duration of likely SHTF scenarios and what life may look like after SHTF. The post S.1 Ep.8 – How Long Will SHTF Last? appeared first on Prep Or Die.

Typically our After Shows are for After Show Pass members, but this one was so much fun we thought we […] The post S.1 Ep.8 AFTER SHOW – Scavenging in SHTF appeared first on Prep Or Die.

Few things will be more stressful than the first week of SHTF. Think about all that may need to happen […] The post What Will the First Week of SHTF Look Like? appeared first on Prep Or Die.

This is part 2 of our in-depth discussion with our spouses where we pick up the conversation and talk about […] The post S.1 Ep.6 Pt. 2 – How to get your Spouse on Board with Prepping appeared first on Prep Or Die.

Seems like preppers have a spouse who either isn’t into prepping, or isn’t into prepping nearly as much as they’d […] The post S.1 Ep.5 How to get your Spouse on Board with Prepping appeared first on Prep Or Die.

Clothing is a topic most preppers overlook. After all, American’s already own more clothes than we need. That base is […] The post S.1 Ep.4 – What to wear in the apocalypse? appeared first on Prep Or Die.

What's the plan once SHTF comes to your neighborhood? Do you stay put, hunker down and ride out the end of the world where you're at or do you get out of dodge and head for the hills? Johnny and Rob dive into the topic and discuss the pros and cons of bugging in and out, when to leave, modes of transportation and for some reason... pirates. The post S.1 Ep.3 – Bugging In vs. Bugging Out appeared first on Prep Or Die.

The 2020 pandemic led to a near complete shutdown of the global economy. While many countries have began to recover, some businesses are closed forever and an extended recession is likely. But what if things don't get better and we find ourselves in a decade long depression? In this episode we discuss how to prepare for the 2nd Great Depression. Cutting costs, doubling up, dealing with violence, desperation, inflation and so much more. The post S.1 Ep.2 – Preparing for the 2nd Great Depression appeared first on Prep Or Die.

Finding a good prepper group can be one of the hardest aspects of preparing, but it's also one of the most important. After all, even Rambo needs to sleep sometime.  In our inaugural episode we get into the nitty gritty of grouping up, but first we cover a few important current events and what they mean to preppers.  Depending on how severe SHTF is, you will likely want to group up with other likeminded individuals at some point. But choosing people who you want to spend the end days with is something that takes wisdom.  Here we share a few tips on who makes a good prepping buddy and how to find folks to group up with. The post S.1 Ep.1 – Finding People To Group Up With for SHTF appeared first on Prep Or Die.