Need to buy a shipping container for your retreat?

Check out this video by Dan from The Daily Prep, Where to Buy Shipping Containers for Your Retreat.  Dan explains some of his ideas on a shipping container retreat and how to go about finding a shipping container that will work for your project.

So you want to bury a shipping container?

Storms can be very powerful, especially in the south eastern and mid western parts of the United States.  Tornadoes are powerful and can toss cars, uproot trees and liberate the roof from your home.  So, what's the best way to build a storm shelter that can withstand nearly anything?  The answer is more simple than you may think - a simple, cheap, shipping container.

Shipping containers alone are pretty heavy, but if you want the extra piece of mind you can go the distance and either completely, or partially, bury the shipping container.  If you've got the time, and at least $2000-$3000 (depending on how luxurious you want it to be) to invest in the project it's a super secure structure for your family.

Continue reading if you'd like an idea on how to bury a shipping container.

This idea also works for fall out shelters, and bug out cabins for preppers.

Bug Out Shelters and Shipping Containers

Prepping is growing in popularity, and given the financial turmoil in the world it makes logical sence to consider all options should the "SHTF" (sewage hit the fan).

 Bugging out is a common term that preppers use to refer to leaving town once the event starts.  But, where can you leave to?  Converting a shipping container into a bug out shelter makes a lot of sense.  Quick (often permit free construction), strong, inexpensive... the list goes on.  To read the full article click here:  Survival Bunkers and Shipping Containers