Category: Books

I’ve known of Christopher Nyerges for a while. He was on the first season of Doomsday Preppers, way back before that show became something to point at and laugh about. I’d read several of his articles in various survival/prepper magazines, too. Simply put, he’s obviously been there and done that when it comes to this […]

A few years ago, I did a short review on the first edition of The Survival Medicine Handbook by Joseph Alton, MD, and Amy Alton, ARNP. You can find that review here, if you’re so inclined. That book came out in 2011, I believe. In 2013, they came out with the 2nd edition. Now, they’ve […]

A massive disaster strikes. Civilization breaks down and with it goes the thin blue line of police protection. Days or even weeks pass before the National Guard arrives to protect law-abiding citizens. In the mean time, it’s every man, woman, and family for themselves. Having self-sufficient means for protecting your family at this critical moment […]

When disaster strikes, calls, texts and emails don’t always work. After 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, and Hurricane Sandy, cell phones were rendered useless when transmission towers were destroyed and networks became overloaded. Having an alternative way of reaching family and loved ones at these critical moments is essential. With this in-depth guide, you learn the best […]

Prepper’s Survival Hacks is for all of those out there who enjoy DIY projects, repurposing/recycling junk, or who just want to save a few bucks by making their own gear. Within this slim volume, you’ll find 50 different projects, from fire starters to survival kits, all with a common sense and down to earth approach. […]

Everything he presents is rock solid advice. Dan Sullivan, SuburbanSteader.com Prepper’s Financial Guide will give you plenty of suggestions on how to survive economic turmoil or even minor financial bumps in the road. Julie Sczerbinski, HomeReadyHome.com If you realize that there is more to “prepping” than buying pallets of freeze-dried food and cases of bottled […]

Prepper’s Home Defense has earned a place on my bookshelf by giving me the information I needed to go home and put in place some security procedures and equipment that made my home more secure the day I read the book. — Stephanie Dayle, American Preppers Network Jim does a great job in laying out […]

In the disaster preparedness community, most people just talk the talk. Jim Cobb is one of the few that walks the walk! – Creek Stewart, Author of Build the Perfect Bug Out Bag Jim Cobb presents practical advice in a panic-free, easy-to-understand manner. He touches on all aspects of preparedness and as I read the […]

Over the years I’ve found Jim’s advice on his blog and other books to be sound, practical, and budget-friendly. This book continues that same down-to-earth tradition and is an enjoyable read. His writing style is pleasant and conversational, even when tackling difficult subjects, such as how deep to bury a corpse! — Lisa Bedford, The […]

I was thoroughly impressed by the amount of wisdom and information packed into so few words. You don’t have to be an avid reader or have a dense vocabulary to learn vast amounts of prepping-related wisdom from Jim. It’s easy to understand yet covers SO much ground! Whether a seasoned prepper or brand new to […]

Prepping in an urban or suburban environment poses unique challenges when compared to living out in the sticks. Accessibility to natural resources is limited, as is space both in the yard and in the home. A dense population could prove problematic during a crisis. In Urban Emergency Survival Plan, Jim offers solutions to the problems […]

Praise for Prepper’s Home Defense: Rational Preparedness says: I like this book because it simply addresses security issues which are of concern in preparedness circles, and also because even after twenty five years of prepping, it gave me some additional perspectives especially in the areas of structure hardening, safe rooms, and communications…. Jim Cobb gets […]