At Bunker Basics, I discuss how we can better ensure our survival in the event of a catastrophe. From financial SHTF events to weather related catastrophes, I walk through survival for each variety.
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When Situations Devolve into Anarchy Imagine this! You’ve been watching on the news politicians that go at one another’s throats, exchanging barbs and trading insults day-in and day-out. Things deteriorate, and before you know it, somebody gets shot at and killed. The country is fired up and society begins to deteriorate. The president and congressional … Read more
What Type of Knife is Right for You? Knives are as unique as people, and a knife that suits one person may not suit another person. There are multiple factors that characterize a pocket knife. Design, price, balance, size, weight distribution, and intended use are just a few. Some knives are now historical artifacts and … Read more
Sever Your Reliance on Technology I feel that I need to preface this post by saying that I am in no way advocating going into the wilderness without certain gadgets and supplies. When you walk out of your front door, please have a flashlight, a phone, a GPS device, an alternative mode of communications like … Read more
How It All Started I commute by subway to Manhattan five days a week. The subway isn’t glamorous, but it’s cheaper and faster than driving. It’s also very crowded. As the coronavirus started to consume the headlines, I was surprised to see that most commuters seemed unfazed. Sure, people kept their distance from those who … Read more
An Underrated Genre I often find that people have one very important book genre missing from their personal libraries. Sure, they have some of the classics, a few self-improvement books, and maybe a couple of history books, but U.S. Military field manuals are notably absent. The U.S. Military is great at a lot of things. They train, … Read more
Everyone Should Learn to Prepare Before It’s Too Late I wish preparedness was something that came naturally to everyone. Unfortunately, many people are unprepared to survive an emergency situation. In this article, I’m going to talk about the basics. I outline four survival skills preppers need to survive an emergency. 1. How to Handle Home … Read more
Convenience Comes at a Price When I was younger, I aspired to live in New York City. It’s home to iconic buildings, Central Park, and famous celebrities. Some of the best movies ever made were shot in New York City. Taxi Driver, When Harry Met Sally, and Home Alone are just three classics set in … Read more
Prepare for Pandemics The coronavirus is just the latest virus that has spread across the globe. Flu strains, SARS, and other viral outbreaks spread fear at quicker rates than the diseases themselves. By properly preparing for a pandemic, we can better ensure we avoid getting sick. What does preparation require? First, it’s important that we … Read more
Are You Prepared to Survive a Blizzard? Blizzards can be deadly, and knowing how to survive a blizzard is crucial, especially if you live in a colder climate. One of the most dangerous aspects of blizzards is the loss of visibility. The blinding snow can cause serious issues, especially if you are outdoors. In addition, … Read more
What are Paleo Principles? The paleolithic (paleo) diet is derived from the diet cavemen were limited to during the Paleolithic era. Cavemen didn’t have it easy. Hunting for food could be dangerous and avoiding becoming a predator’s food was even more challenging. Cavemen had to contend with attacks from leopards, wolves, tigers, and other beasts sharing … Read more