How to Design and Build a self-contained Emergency Underground Bunker: Prepper’s Guide to Survive SHTF Nuclear attack, Hurricane, Pandemic, Earthquake & other Man-Made & Natural disasters

I never imagined a scenario in this lifetime where I'd need to consider building an underground bunker. But then 2022 happened and here we are. Talk about timely. This book couldn't have come at a more appropriate time. The 2020's have necessitated the need to sure up one's knowledge on survival tactics and emergency shelters. I found this book to be a great introduction to bunkers, how they are constructed and how to secure them. I like that it also included a cost element as well, so I had an idea of the kind of expense I was looking at.Like I said, the material is introductory, but valuable. Everything you need to know to get you started is right in between the pages of Robbie Jone's "How to Design and Build a self-contained Emergency Underground Bunker." The title is self explanatory, but the author went a step further and included a few survival tips concerning water storage, waste management, fuels etc. It was an interesting and insightful read. There were a lot of factors I hadn't considered in detail and reading this helped me to have a more fleshed out idea of what I'd need to survive inside of a bunker for a prolonged period.

As a DIY kind of guy, and one who lives by the motto “Semper paratus” (“Always prepared”), I find this topic interesting. While it does not include blueprints (Those are readily available online), this book contains a wealth of information about different types of bunkers, what they need, and what to look for when planning to build one. Most refreshingly, it acknowledges the importance of this level of preparedness without going into “panic mode”. After all, tornadoes and hurricanes can also necessitate emergency bunkers, just as man-made situations can.Mr. Jones goes into the nitty-gritties – various permits (building, discretionary, plumbing, electrical) and their costs, as well as the inspection process and why it must be done a certain way. For those who wish to rent excavation equipment, he tells us which type is suited for which specific job.He lists the various available building and waterproofing materials for different locations, situations, and environments. He goes over their pros and cons, costs, and durability. He also mentions certain materials and equipment to avoid, and why.From there, he moves on to the operation of the bunker itself – how to manage water use, use makeshift latrines, food shelf life and rotation schedules, protecting against carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. He recommends testing a bunker by living in it for a few days to see how it would be in a real emergency. He addresses the importance of staving off “cabin fever”.For those who can’t afford to make a separate bunker, he even offers tips on how to use one’s existing home as emergency shelter.

This is a very interesting and thought provoking book about the options of different types of bunkers to build, have built, or have access to (in the case of luxury bunkers for the big money types). If you're like me and live in a large city with a limited budget, it also gives tips on how to reinforce and secure your home for various states of instability.The book is well indexed and organized. My one criticism is the lack of visual chart in the section on budgets for different types of bunkers. Obviously, budgets are going to vary and it covers different costs of material, but I think that section of the book can be slightly more user friendly. In contrast, the section on building and permit wait times divided by separate States is very quick and helpful, visually.And lastly, even if you're never going to consider building a bunker or reinforcing your home (honestly a LOT of people rent these days), there is a very helpful section on cabin fever which I think would be very beneficial for people to look at especially in these pandemic times.

This author not only has some hands-on experience but clearly did their research on this one. Any question I thought of was extensively answered and questions I didn’t even know I had were addressed. This book covered the history, the why’s, the construction, the cost, and the list goes on. There is a wealth of information shared in those 171 pages. The chapters were well organized and flowed from one to the next smoothly. I also loved the accompanying images embedded in the chapters. After reading only a few pages it was clear that this author is the go-to expert for underground bunkers. I would not be surprised if they are called on by the government to share their extensive knowledge. Great great book indeed beyond informative!

It is only a very superficial description of what it takes to prep, for a bunker.I feel a person could watch Atlas Bomb shelters, YouTube channel. Would learn more.The only structural design is from the 1950’s United States National defense department for bomb shelters which was published because of the Cold War.

I quite enjoyed reading this book. I was intrigued by the title, and I had to try it out. I will say I'm not fully certain how doable some of these techniques are for an average person (a Level 5 "Expert Prepper" has a bunker with a small farm/garden, as well as "A means of travel that doesn't rely on power or fuel, such as horses") but it really is a good read. The book discusses dangers and potential issues of a bunker, such as waste disposal, and it goes into very good depth ways to build a bunker, including where to even build a bunker or if it should be part of a home or built separately. Honestly, even after reading it, I'm intrigued by this book, and as someone who enjoys writing, I might use this book as a guide to help me write certain story elements and plot lines. :)

Could do better was the comment most frequently seen on my school reports and was richly justified as it is here. This book is a typical large print, wide spacing vanity/POD attempt to sell the most obvious, basic information that any reasonable person would already know. If you didnt already know that "doorways are a major point of access" then this could be the book for you however if you think thats just a little patronising I would save your money and put it toward a book that actually tells you real information . I was surprised to be told that reinforced concrete bunkers needed at least 10ft of earth cover before they were considered safe but upside down shipping containers could be reinforced using rugs,carpets and "copper braising (sic) to provide safety from a nuclear strike! I have never before returned a book based on the poor information it contains but this is one is truly exceptional.

states the obvious, nothing or very little new in this book