Author: Benjamin Burns

Editor’s Note: This post is another entry in the Prepper Writing Contest from Benjamin Burns. Benjamin talks about a subject so many of us have to consider. As my children get older and more self-sufficient my worries evolve as their needs and capabilities change, but prepping for disaster has to take everyone into consideration. If you have smaller children or even if you encounter someone who does, the tips below from Benjamin might help you or them out of a bad situation. How ready are you for your children’s life after a disaster? Are they going to have the food…

Editor’s Note: This post is another entry in the Prepper Writing Contest from Benjamin Burns. Benjamin discusses a subject that I have written about in the past and it always creates controversy. Most of us view looting from the lens of a society that is largely still functional. We see images of real-life looting (theft) on TV fairly often and almost universally, these actions are not necessary to preserve life. People steal items of convenience or luxury for no reason other than to take and use the chaos as an excuse to enrich themselves at the expense of someone else.…

This post is another entry in the Prepper Writing Contest from Benjamin Burns. The first round of the contest ends tomorrow at midnight so get your entry in now for a chance to win! Benjamin discusses his experiences when he tried to develop a group around him. Do you wish a certain friend would start prepping? Are you the only prepper, that you know of, in your area? Are there people who are essential to your end of the world plan that are not preppers? How do you approach the subject? Is it possible to influence a people who are…

Editor’s Note: This post is another entry in the Prepper Writing Contest from Benjamin Burns. Do you have children? Grandchildren? Young siblings? Have you ever thought about them when you are prepping? What role will they play in your family’s survival? Will they be the broken gear that leads to everyone’s death or will they be the extra power that helps you all get through it? Will they survive if you don’t? My son is a normal, video game playing, cartoon loving ten-year old. He collects cards and likes to make messes. What he doesn’t know is that I’ve been…