When SHTF hits, you may not have access to all of the information on the Internet that we take for granted.  The weather forecast GPS and Maps Search engines Research websites and so much more An Area Study is like an off-line version of the most critical information for your area. What the climate is like, natural disaster risks, crime maps, population trends, doctor contact information, gas station locations, critical infrastructure maps and anything else that can help you plan out what to do in the apocalypse when the Internet is down. Most of us are visual learners, and need an exam ..read more

Do you have a P.A.C.E. plan for your bug out journey?  P.A.C.E. stands for, "Primary", "Alternate", "Contingency" and "Emergency" and can be used in many different ways. You should have a P.A.C.E. plan for where your bugging out to, what route you're taking and your methods of transportation.  In this episode, RB and JD go in depth on their Bug Out Plan's modes of transportation. Cars, trucks, off-road vehicles, bikes, scooters, horses, boats... you've got to think outside the box when it's SHTF.  The big consideration when bugging out is of course, family. Transporting your fam ..read more

Will you bug out when the time comes?  Leaving your home behind when a crisis makes it too dangerous to stay is a daunting task.  When should you leave? What should you take with you? What if your spouse refuses to go? What if you have nowhere to go? In this last part of the 10 part series in, "Getting ready for a 90 day SHTF event", RB and JD discuss how preppers can overcome the challenging Bug Out Journey.    Have a question for the guys? Ask them now on the Get Ready Podcast Telegram channel: https://t.me/GetReadyPodcast ..read more

RB and JD explore one of the most overlooked aspects of prepping, the Get Home Journey.  The guys get out their Get Home Bags and go through item by item discussing what the item is and why its in their bag.  JD's bag is focused on getting to and from work, and is disguised as a laptop backpack, but is packed with the necessities one needs to make it home on foot.  RB took a page from ultralight through hikers, and has optimized his bag to be lightweight and comfortable in even the most demanding weather conditions.  As they go through each others bags, they critique each o ..read more

RB and special guest, Dr. Lee, discuss medical concerns for a 90-day SHTF event. They cover how to prepare your first aid kit for a bug out journey, how to setup a emergency clinic at a prepper retreat, and how to deal with combat wounds.  Grab a notepad, because there are dozens of practical tips that could save your life, or the life of a family member. Here is just a sample of the many topics discussed in this episode: Items in your bug out bag first aid kit How to prevent blisters and take care of your feet Pre-treating your body the night before How to regulate body temperature and ..read more

Defending your retreat does not necessarily need to be done from your doorstep. Sometimes the best defense is a strategic withdraw, tricking your enemy into thinking you've run away all the while you are actually setup a sniper siege where you hold all the cards.  In this conclusion to Retreat Security, RB and JD discuss the pros and cons to both Castle defense and Guerrilla warfare while sharing practical steps you can take to protect your loved one during an SHTF event.  A few of the topics cover: Construction materials that give ballistic protection Simple security upgrades for ..read more

RB and JD continue their deep dive into Retreat Security with Part II, covering Delay and Deny tactics every prepper should be aware of.  Grab a notebook, because this episode is jam packed with practical tips like how to layout your retreat defensive positions, fencing, wire obstacles, ways to slow down approaching vehicles, fox holes, spider holes, bunkers and how to deal with enemy snipers. Want access to expert preppers you can ask for advice on anything? Come join our amazing telegram channel at https://t.me/GetReadyPodcast    ..read more

Protecting your family and loved ones is top priority when things begin to break down, but how do you defend your retreat when you're outnumbered and outgunned.  RB and JD will break down the 5 concentric rings of retreat security: Deter Detect Delay Deny Defend Grab your notebook, because this episode is jammed packed with useful tips, recommended products and creative ideas to stop an attacker before they even set foot on your property.  ..read more

How can you establish contact with your loved ones during an emergency when traditional phone communication is unavailable? In today's interview, we'll be talking to Patrick Adams, an expert in critical infrastructure communications. He'll guide you through the process of maintaining communication in a situation where the power grid and phones are down. We'll delve into three distinct scenarios: The journey to reunite with your family The bug-out plan Continuing communication strategies for a retreat (featured in episode 8) Discover the essential equipment you'll need, the importance of crea ..read more

The hardest part of prepping is finding a group to ride out the end of the world as we know it.  This episode of the Get Ready Podcast is all about how to find or form a prepping group. Now when we say Prepping Group, what we're referring to is a group of people who plan on living together in an SHTF event. Other names for Prepping Groups might be, "Teams", "Crews" or "Tribe".  MAGs, which stands for Mutual Assistant Groups, are a wider network of preppers that you work with before and possibly after an SHTF event, but don't necessarily plan on living together. RB and JD discuss how ..read more