The Urban Prepper's Guide: How to become self-sufficient and prepared for the next crisis

by Jim Cobb

Overview

"Jim Cobb is perhaps the most well-respected author in the preparedness community." — Joe Alton, MD, author of The Survival Medicine Handbook. 

The Urban Prepper's Guide teaches you how to become more self-sufficient while also preparing for any impending worst-case scenarios.

Recent events have shown us that our comfortable lives can be disrupted at a moment's notice by global events far beyond our control. Written by Jim Cobb, a survival expert, this book explains how you can make simple preparations now - without great expense or consuming precious living space - that will allow you to be ready the next time global disaster strikes, and can help you live more economically and self-sufficiently now.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781787398351
Publisher:	Welbeck
Publication date:	08/30/2022
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 8.40(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Jim Cobb is a professional prepping instructor and blogger. The author of a series of successful titles including Prepper's Home Defense, Countdown to Preparedness, Prepper's Long-Term Survival, and The Prepper's Complete Book of Disaster Readiness, he lives in the Upper Midwest of the USA.

Table of Contents

Introduction 06

Chapter 1 Water 14

Chapter 2 Food 34

Chapter 3 Shelter 56

Chapter 4 Medical & Hygiene 70

Chapter 5 Security 88

Chapter 6 Communication 106

Chapter 7 Every Day Carry (EDC) 118

Chapter 8 Home Safety 134

Chapter 9 Finances 146

Chapter 10 Soft Skills 160

Chapter 11 Emergency Evacuation 168

Chapter 12 Survival Mentality 186

Chapter 13 The First 24 Hours 194

Appendix 202

Editorial Reviews

Jim Cobb is the voice of reason and experience with all things survival. If he says something works then you know you're getting solid, field-tested information from a respected leader in the survival industry who is constantly applying his skills and incorporating what he teaches into his daily life. Jim is the go-to guy for learning how to prepare for an urban disaster so you and your family can prevail through an unexpected emergency. 
Tony Nester, Author of the Knife-Only Survival Book

Jim Cobb is an encyclopedia of disaster readiness knowledge. This book is a must-have for anyone's reference material, including my own.
- Craig Caudill, Director, Nature Reliance School

Jim is the author you read when you want no nonsense preparedness and survival.  You won't find myths and unproven tactics in his writings, just practical advice you can put to good use!
Todd Sepulveda, host of The Prepper Website Podcast

Jim Cobb is one of the most practical, no-nonsense preparedness authors around. You can always count on him to cut through the nonsense of unrealistic advice and boil it down to logical, down-to-earth steps that will work for anyone. The survival world sincerely needs a book that was written for preppers living in urban and suburban areas and this book promises to offer solid gold advice.
Daisy Luther, Founder of TheOrganicPrepper.com

Jim Cobb is a master at what it takes to survive in the city or anywhere. He provides you with the basic skills and knowledge for handling challenging situations ethically, with the big picture in mind. Jim gives you the tools and the knowledge for finding your path of self-reliance, for surviving with a smile when others are panicking.
—Christopher Nyerges, author of How To Survive Anywhere

I have worked with Jim Cobb for many years and his dedication to, and knowledge of, the topic of prepping is invaluable. His books are an indispensable resource for anyone serious about preparing themselves and their family for unexpected disaster. — Joshua Swanagon, Founder/Editor, Knife & Gear Society

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