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 These indicators will give you anywhere from a few days to a few months of warning that things are about to change drastically.
1) Interest rates on US Treasuries go up steeply, and/or suddenly
The definition of ‘defaulting’ on it’s debt means the US Gov’t isn’t able to pay the interest on the almost $16 trillion it owes. Currently interest rates are at all-time lows – as many homeowners are enjoying by re-financing their homes at lower rates. Interest on the debt is currently the smaller of the four biggest expenses the US Gov’t has. As interest rates rise, the interest expense will get bigger – and this will be very difficult for a Gov’t that is already deficit spending way beyond its means.
You want to keep an eye on the current rates on Treasuries for two reasons:
a) Increasing rates will require a debt laden Gov’t to barrow more and will accelerate inflation and the date of collapse. This is a 6-12 month red flag. As of today, rates are slowly rising although they are still very low.
b) A sudden and sustained spike in the interest rates indicates that there are fewer buyers of US debt. Without the ability to barrow more money or rollover the (Read more....) […]
 Wilderness survival is no laughing matter. Many of us may have no interest in putting ourselves in dangerous situations, but the threat of being stranded in the wild is very real. In cases where someone becomes stranded, it’s not always guaranteed that they’ll have everything they need to get through without consequence. Because of this, it’s always smart to learn some basic survival skills before facing a situation where you might need to fend for yourself.
Fortunately, there are a lot of basic skills that can make a big difference, providing safety and comfort that could save your life. For many of these skills, we can thank Native Americans, who have been practicing and perfecting these skills for centuries. Here are a few basic survival tips that every person should know before they leave modern comforts for the wild outdoors.
Building an emergency shelter
Taking shelter in a cave or underneath a rock overhang is convenient, but not always possible. Whatever your setting, a shelter is essential to your survival, especially if you (Read more....) […]
 by Stacey Thompson
In a previous piece I wrote, I enumerated a few possible alternative bug-out locations that could be utilized in case of an emergency situation. I realized that among them, the repurposed truck is probably one of the most ideal of the lot, given that the combination of mobility, hardiness against harsh weather and terrain conditions, and capacity make it the best overall.
If money was no object, there wouldn’t be much to worry about in creating your mobile survival truck, but unless you’re one of the few excessively wealthy individuals in the world, this is more of a pipe dream than a viable solution. One must make the effort to find affordable yet fully functional vehicles to convert into a veritable prepper mobile fortress, and this is the aim of my little piece.
Why Light Trucks May Not Make the Cut
First of all, let’s isolate an entire category of trucks out of the possible bug-out live-in vehicles due to (Read more....) […]
 When I say “apocalypse”, please don’t misunderstand. I actually meant any kind of destructive force,whether it’s man-made or made by the wrath of Mother Nature. If one day, a nuclear holocaust or a super typhoon almost successfully destroy your home town or city, then you will need to do everything you can to survive. If you happen to live near an area where buildings and establishments are dependent on computers and all sorts of high-tech communications equipment, then consider yourself lucky. If you and your group are low on food and water, building your own communications center is a must. You can gather parts and put them together until you’ve successfully built a radio control device and you can call for help. However, what about those who live in the rural areas? Where exactly do you find such parts?
Actually, this isn’t much of an issue anymore. Most data centers and communication centers nowadays
prefer to build their presence in the rural areas. They know for a fact that competition is strong enough in the urban scene, so they usually build and (Read more....) […]
 By SurvivingSurvivalism.com
We know that waiting till the last second is not a good idea, but for some it is the only option. So we have taken three possible average scenarios and broken them down for you. All scenarios will include a family of 4 – Mom, Dad and two kids under high school age – living in the suburbs of a megaplex city…
Scenario #1
1. You have a few cases of water
2. You have some freeze-dried storage food, maybe a 30 day supply.
3. You have some sleeping bags and some basic camping supplies.
4. You have a general idea of the area to which you want to go.
5. You think maybe something might happen in which case you could need to get your family out of the city.
6. All supplies are in the garage, ready to load into your minivan should the need arise.
You live in a suburban area of a mexaplex city – first and foremost, where (Read more....) […]
 It’s a hot summer’s day and you’re enjoying an afternoon beer when bang! A nuclear explosion obliterates modern society as we know it. When all modern luxuries are stripped away, your knowledge and resources will determine your odds of survival. Guns prove to be one of the most versatile pieces of equipment. The U.S. is full of avid gun collectors. For every 100 Americans there are 90 registered guns. With violent crimes on the rise, many have questioned the usefulness of guns. So should a survivalist stock up an arsenal, or are other resources more important?
Guns in a Survival Situation
First, it’s important to understand the potential uses of a firearm. In any survival situation, your ability to obtain food is pivotal. Understand that obtaining food quickly is essential because the less time you spend collecting nourishment, the more time you’ll have to overcome another obstacle. A gun, especially a hunting rifle, will enable you to hunt for a wide variety of food. Hunting provides a strong alternative to scavenging, which requires a gross amount of time without the guarantee of success. Hunting, in a survival scenario, will likely also provide food throughout all four seasons. Foraging and growing crops would (Read more....) […]
 During an emergency or a disaster, drinking water is one of the most important things every home should have. However, with the community water distribution system disrupted, and your stored water probably destroyed or almost consumed, you would need to turn to other sources for drinking water.
But before you gulp down a glass, you must ensure that the water you drink is clean and safe. Why? Drinking unpurified water damages the body instead of nourishing it. What are the possible dangers of drinking unpurified water?
Infectious Diseases
Drinking contaminated water is the primary cause of infectious diseases. Harmful organisms, such as bacteria, protozoa, or virus, travel through water sources and reach people upon drinking or food handling.
Severe diarrhea
More of a symptom of a gastrointestinal infection than a disease, diarrhea means having watery stools more than three times a day caused by E.Coli or other pathogens. Constant elimination of body fluid causes severe dehydration that can sometimes result in (Read more....) […]
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