When it comes to learning emergency preparedness and survival skills, watching videos can be more effective than reading. If you're eager to deepen your knowledge, this blog covers some of the best YouTube channels for emergency preparedness, survival skills, and related topics.
The Urban Prepper - Seattle, Washington
This channel focuses on emergency preparedness and gear reviews, with a special emphasis on urban survival. The Urban Prepper, a software engineer based in Seattle, applies his engineering skills—such as planning, organization, and testing—to his projects and gear reviews. His family-friendly videos have been helping viewers prepare for emergencies since 2011, with around two videos uploaded each week.
The Provident Prepper - Utah
Hosted by Kylene and Jonathan, The Provident Prepper offers education on emergency preparedness, self-reliance, and provident living. They are the authors of "The Provident Prepper: A Common-Sense Guide to Preparing for Emergencies." Their channel has been active since 2009, posting two videos per week.
South American Prepper - United States
Bayu, the South American Prepper, shares videos on various aspects of emergency preparedness. His content ranges from reviewing survival gear to offering practical tips on how to use existing items effectively during emergencies. His channel has been active since 2015, posting about one video per month.
Peak Survival - United States
Selica, the creator of Peak Survival, focuses on bushcraft, survival, and emergency preparedness. With years of outdoor experience, including hiking the Appalachian Trail and running a wilderness survival school in Vermont, Selica shares valuable tips for surviving in the wild. The channel has been active since 2009, posting about one video per month.
Survival Resources - New York, USA
Survival Resources specializes in survival kits, everyday carry items, and emergency preparedness gear. Their YouTube channel complements their product offerings with practical tips on assembling survival kits and preparing for emergencies in the wilderness, during travel, or following a natural disaster. Since 2010, they have posted about three videos each year.