You know we need water, right? When disaster strikes, water becomes one of the most immediate and critical needs. Without it, survival is measured in days, not weeks. While the modern world makes water seem abundant—flowing effortlessly from taps—this convenience hides how fragile the system is. Municipal water systems depend on a chain of infrastructure,…
I love food. Some people say they live to eat; some say they don’t. I think most of us live to eat. When access to food disappears, so does your sense of safety. The system you rely on—supermarkets, supply chains, and even local farmers—can break down instantly. This is month 1, the Food Security Challenge,…
Most of us preppers devote considerable thought to assembling the right survival gear, carefully selecting the best tools, food storage, and emergency equipment. But what happens if one day, it’s all gone? Losing survival gear isn’t just inconvenient—it can be life-threatening if you don’t have a plan in place to recover it. 🔍 TL;DR: What…
Introduction: Why Seniors Should Care About AI We seniors have been around a long time and have learned a lot during our tenure. Some of us remember party lines on telephones, black-and-white TV, and maps that folded awkwardly in the glove box. Now we carry around little computers in our pockets that can talk back…
Welcome to the Golden Survivalist – Your Senior’s Guide to Thriving in Emergency Preparedness Welcome to the Golden Survivalist Blog. I am a fellow senior survivalist working my way through the processes of survival prepping with seniors. I will strive to provide informative content on how we seniors in survival can feel comfortable in emergency preparedness…
Alien invasion’s the cosmic curveball—saucers hum, lasers zap, and ETs probe where the sun don’t shine. Sci-fi goes live, and it’s us or them. At GoldenSurvivalist.com, we don’t probe back—we prank ‘em. Here’s your half-serious plan to face the invasion and send the Martians packing, chuckling all the way. I’m not even going to comment…
Nuclear fallout is the apocalypse’s calling card—blasts vaporize, then radioactive dust rains death, poisoning air, water, and hope. Minutes to shelter, days to hide, years to heal. At GoldenSurvivalist.com, we don’t glow—we grit through. Here’s your plan to face fallout and walk out alive. I think you will agree with me that a nuclear blast…
Identity theft is a gut-punch from the shadows—crooks snatch your name, cash, and life, leaving you broke and buried in red tape. A stolen SSN, a cloned card, or a hacked account can unravel years of work in days. At GoldenSurvivalist.com, we don’t get taken—we take control. Here’s your plan to lock down your identity…
Cybersecurity threats are digital wolves—hackers, malware, and breaches claw at your data, cash, and life, all from a shadow you can’t punch. One click can lock your files, drain your bank, or turn your tech against you. At GoldenSurvivalist.com, we don’t get phished—we lock down. Here’s your plan to face cyber threats and keep your…
Gardening became a bigger part of my life when we moved into our home in Keystone Heights. I attended a food preservation workshop with my neighbor soon after we moved here. Gardening and food preservation workshops offer a wonderful way for seniors to embrace nature, learn new skills, and create lasting social connections. Engaging in…
Survival is More Than Gear This is Challenge #4, Mastering Self-Sufficiency Skills for DIY Dominance, for the 12 Months of Survival Prepper Challenges. This series is designed to help you master essential survival skills, one challenge at a time, building from foundational knowledge to advanced readiness. As we senior preppers know, preparedness isn’t just about…
I’m a clothes horse. I love clothes. That’s counterintuitive to survival prepping, so I’ll have to suck it up and pack light. Most people think they’ve got clothing covered in a survival situation. They picture themselves in a hoodie, maybe a pair of boots, a coat if it’s winter. It’s just clothes, right? As long…
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