CRISIS READY — RESOURCES
Every tool referenced across the Crisis Ready guides. Tested, researched, or widely validated by people who have navigated real financial and geopolitical crises. Affiliate links marked where applicable.
Free Guides
20-Point Crisis Readiness Checklist
Where do you stand? Free self-assessment covering financial, digital, physical, and coordination readiness.
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Hardware Wallets — Crypto Self-Custody
Ledger
Industry standard hardware wallet. Your private keys never touch the internet. Used by over 6 million people. Referenced in: Bug Out Finance, Twitter thread.
↗ Get Ledger
Trezor
Open-source firmware, audited codebase. Alternative to Ledger with strong security track record.
↗ Get Trezor
VPN — Network Security
NordVPN
No-logs policy, audited independently. Works in restricted countries. Referenced in: Cyber Shield 30-Day Program, Day 5.
↗ Get NordVPN
ProtonVPN
Swiss-based, open source, free tier available. Same team as ProtonMail. Strong privacy fundamentals.
↗ Get Proton
Password & Identity Security
1Password
Best UX for families and teams. Travel Mode hides vaults at border crossings. Referenced in: Cyber Shield, Day 1.
↗ Get 1Password
DeleteMe
Removes your personal data from 750+ data brokers. Automated, runs quarterly. Referenced in: r/privacy post, Cyber Shield Day 22.
↗ Get DeleteMe
Financial Accounts — Jurisdictional Diversification
Wise
Multi-currency account. Hold USD, EUR, GBP separately from your domestic bank. Free to open, works in 80+ countries. Referenced in: Bug Out Finance, r/personalfinance.
↗ Open Wise
Precious Metals
APMEX
Largest online precious metals dealer. 1/10 oz gold coins (~$250) are the most portable and recognized denomination.
↗ APMEX
JM Bullion
Competitive pricing, free shipping on orders over $199. Good for first-time buyers.
↗ JM Bullion
Emergency Supplies
Berkey Water Filters
Gravity-fed water purification. No electricity needed. Removes 99.9999% of bacteria and parasites. Referenced in: 72-Hour Protocol.
↗ Berkey
ReadyWise Emergency Food
25-year shelf life, no-cook options. 72-hour and 30-day kits. Referenced in: 72-Hour Protocol.
↗ ReadyWise
Crisis Ready Guides
72-Hour Protocol — $47
Complete 72-hour emergency preparedness system. Water, food, communication, coordination, go-bag.
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Cyber Shield 30-Day — $57
Daily 5-minute security tasks. Covers password manager, 2FA, SIM lock, VPN, Signal, data brokers.
↗ Get Guide
Bug Out Finance — $127
Financial crisis protection. Foreign accounts, crypto self-custody, gold allocation, capital control playbook.
↗ Get Guide
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