2. Robert Allen

After returning home from the second Iraq war in 2005, Robert Allen created his vision of bringing a military school to the masses – Sigma 3. Based on 400 acres in northern Arkansas, Sigma 3 teaches ordinary citizens how to truly survive with nothing – from making fire, to building a shelter to hunting, fishing and self-defense/security detail.

3. Logan Parker

Logan Parker used hay bales to insulate his house and built a functional shower that's powered by solar panels.

4. Ryan Lipinski & Addie Leeman

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5. Mark Patrick

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6. Arvo Thompson

For 15 years, Arvo Thomson has run The Solar Ark, which is a complex of apartments, greenhouses, gardens and workspaces all made out of recycled, salvaged and natural materials.

7. Josh & Rachel Jackling

Josh and Rachel Jackling of Perris, California own and operate Protective Bunkers Survival Center. Their bunkers are a “home away from home” with all the comforts anyone would need during an apocalyptic event.

8. Ted Baker

Ted Baker of Chavies, Kentucky shares how he lives a full life on 300 acres with energy provided from his own natural gas surface mine.