The Prepper's Guide To DIY Faraday Cages

Protect Your Electronics From EMPs and Solar Flares with Simple DIY Solutions

By: Ben Cooper

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

If you’re like me, you probably spend a decent amount of time thinking about how to protect yourself and your family from all kinds of threats. We’ve all got our stockpiles of food, water, and basic survival gear, but there’s one thing that often gets overlooked: protecting your electronics. And let’s be honest, in the modern world, we rely on those gadgets more than we’d like to admit—whether it’s for communication, navigation, or storing critical information.

That’s where the concept of the Faraday cage comes in. If you’ve never heard of it before, don’t worry. The idea behind a Faraday cage is simple: it’s a container or enclosure that blocks electromagnetic fields, which can fry your electronics during events like an EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse) or a big solar flare. It might sound a little sci-fi, but EMPs and solar flares are real threats, and they can take out everything from your phone to your backup solar generator in the blink of an eye. So, why not be prepared?

I know it can seem overwhelming at first. I mean, “building a Faraday cage” sounds like something you need an engineering degree to do, right? But the truth is, you don’t have to be an expert or spend a ton of money to make one. That’s exactly why I wrote this book—to show you, step-by-step, how to build DIY Faraday cages using simple, affordable materials. Whether you’re a total beginner or you’ve been prepping for years, I’ve got you covered.

We’ll start with the basics—what an EMP is, why you need to protect your devices, and how a Faraday cage works. Then, we’ll jump right into building your own cages, from super simple projects like wrapping your phone in aluminum foil, all the way up to more advanced setups like using metal trash cans or ammo boxes. By the time you’re done with this book, you’ll have everything you need to keep your crucial electronics safe, no matter what happens.

So, grab a cup of coffee, get comfortable, and let’s dive into the world of DIY Faraday cages. I promise, it’s not as complicated as it sounds, and once you get started, you’ll see just how easy it is to take your prepping game to the next level.