DIY Faraday Cages For Survival

By: Ben Johnson

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Alright, let’s talk about something that’s likely never crossed your mind until now—Faraday Cages. Wait, don’t go running for the hills just yet! I promise this won’t be a science lecture full of boring jargon. In fact, if you stick with me, you’ll realize why having a Faraday Cage in your survival arsenal is not just a good idea, it’s essential. Trust me, you’ll want one.

So, why am I so worked up about a box made of metal (or maybe some fabric—hang in there, we'll get to that)? Well, imagine this: It’s the middle of a quiet, uneventful day. You’re sitting on your couch, watching your favorite show, scrolling through your phone, and maybe taking a peek at your bank account to make sure that online shopping spree didn’t destroy your finances (hey, we all have those moments). Then, BOOM!—a massive solar flare, a cyber attack, or even an EMP (electromagnetic pulse) suddenly knocks out everything electronic. Your phone? Gone. Your car? Stuck in the driveway. Your power grid? Total blackout.

Now, this might sound like something straight out of a disaster movie, but the reality is, events like this are no longer a matter of if, but when. Don’t believe me? Look up the 1859 Carrington Event, where a massive solar flare knocked out telegraph systems worldwide. And that was back when the telegraph was the cutting-edge technology. Imagine what a solar flare could do today.

That’s where your Faraday Cage comes in. A Faraday Cage is a simple, genius tool designed to protect your electronics from those very kinds of disruptions. It’s essentially a shield against EMPs, solar flares, and any other electromagnetic menace that could fry your precious gadgets. Don’t worry; we’ll get into how these magical boxes work (and I’ll even teach you how to build a few) in the chapters to come.

Now, you might be thinking, “Ben, I’m just trying to survive a weekend camping trip—why do I need to protect my smartphone from a solar flare?” Well, my friend, survival preparedness isn’t just about stashing canned beans and bottled water. It’s about being ready for whatever life throws your way, and tech failure? That’s a big one. You may not think you’ll need a satellite phone, a backup generator, or even a working flashlight when the grid goes down, but I guarantee you’ll be wishing you had a Faraday Cage when your phone and laptop stop working and you can’t even find your way out of the wilderness because the GPS won’t load.

This book is here to show you that you don’t have to be some kind of tech genius to build a Faraday Cage. Whether you’re prepping for the end of days or just trying to save your electronics from a freak lightning storm, I’ll walk you through easy, practical methods to build your own Faraday Cage with simple materials you probably already have laying around your house. Think of this as your blueprint for tech survival.

I’m not promising that you’ll have the coolest Faraday Cage on the block (I’m not some prepper influencer trying to sell you a $1,000 “ultimate EMP-proof shelter”), but I am saying that you’ll have something that works—and that’s the whole point. So, let’s dive into the world of Faraday Cages, and by the end of this book, you’ll be ready to shield your electronics like a pro.

And hey, if the world doesn’t end in an EMP attack, at least you’ll have an incredibly cool project to show off at your next BBQ. Now, let’s get started!