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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 members are now refugees, 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.

What’s that sound? “Mooo”. That’s the sound of hungry looters looking for your farm to search of fresh beef. SHTF flips the script when it comes to livestock. Some livestock, such as cattle, present some new security challenges in a world without rule of law. Other animals, such as guinea fowl or donkeys can actually help protect your homestead. In this episode, Johnny and Rob explore all the common homesteading animals. Each animal’s pros and cons are discussed in detail to see which animals are best suited for an SHTF retreat. 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 censored and de-platformed by Big Tech. A 2nd round of articles on impeachment for insurrection, and that’s just the first week. The Left is in an all our war with President Trump and Conservatives, and violence between the two seems to be escalating. Has the 2nd American Civil war already begun? If so, what does it look like over the next year and what lessons can we learn from past civil wars in America and abroad? Join us as we speak with our very special guest, Professor Ian Roberts, former combat arms officer in the Marines and Army, intelligence analyst and Professor of Military History, as he discusses the state of conflict he see’s America in and what we can do about it. This is an amazing interview that will make you look at civil war in an entirely new light. 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 procedures, an organized group is more likely to handle the stressful and complicated transition to SHTF more smoothly than an unorganized one. In this episode we go over some tips on how to bring some much needed organization to your prepper group and we share experiences and lessons learned from our own group. 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 food buckets, self-packaging staples, home dehydrating and freezing drying… at the end of the day, they all failed to help us reach our food storage goals. We finally found a way to store up a years worth of food that is easy, cost effective and actually gives us the true calories needed to last us a year. In this episode we’ll walk you through step by step on exactly how acquire a year’s worth of food for your family or group. From choosing which foods to buy, to the ordering process, to storage considerations. It’s all here. 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 night is a huge advantage, but does it justify dropping thousands of dollars on pricey optics? In this episode, Johnny and Rob discuss the different types of night vision and thermal optional available, price points, use cases and a final conclusion on whether night vision is absolutely necessary to survive the apocalypse. 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 would make it available to everyone. Do you plan on scavenging for resources in SHTF? In this episode, we explore the moral and practical implications of scavenging. 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 that first week: bugging out, setting up security, settling into the retreat. So much to do in such a short period of time. One way to help reduce stress is to really think through what needs to be done those first few days. In this Podcast, we break down the day by day actions we would be taking if the grid went down and didn’t look like it was coming back up. 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 some of the challenges of tips to a successful marriage when one partner is really into prepping and the other isn’t. We also talk about some dilemmas such as how to deal with situations like when one person really wants to bug out and the other does not. Don’t forget to check out the aftershow where we talk about gender roles and expectations for men and women after the collapse. 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 like. Generally it’s the guys who get into the guns and camping aspect of prepping first, but there are also plenty of women who are trying to get their man on board. Today’s special episode is a 2 parter where Johnny and Rob’s wives join the podcast to discuss issues relating to introducing your spouse to prepping, prepping from a women’s point of view, dealing with pregnancy and children in SHTF, gender roles and much more. 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 covered, right? Let’s see: Will we be able to take all our clothes with us in a bug out trip?What if your group takes in refugees with just the clothes on their back?Do do you have a full set of camo for patrolling or hunting?How will you repair clothing that rips?How long will SHTF last? How long till you can resupply? Clothing is one of those things that is incredibly cheap to buy thanks to technology and inexpensive, off-shore labour. But what happens if something disrupts the supply chain, and we can no longer count on cheap, imported textiles? Will you be able to produce your own clothing? Is it even worth trying to, or should you just stock up on cheap clothing while you can? What about for kids that are constantly growing? All these topics and more are discussed in this hour long episode PLUS another hour in the AFTERSHOW where we talk about specific clothing and shoe brands that we recommend for the apocalypse. The post S.1 Ep.4 – What to wear in the apocalypse? appeared first on Prep Or Die.