Samuel 
When you are in the wilderness, far away from clinics or hospitals, and injury can quickly become deadly. While broken bones are certainly one of the worst-case scenarios, sprains are also something that can seriously hinder you from getting food, water, shelter, or back to civilization. A sprain happens when the ligaments surrounding a joint … Read more
Survival is all about pushing your body beyond its limits, further than you ever thought it could go. When we hear harrowing stories of unbelievable survival, it often includes a person, or people, surviving physical conditions most of us could never imagine possible. However, our bodies are capable of much more than we realize. You … Read more
This Monday was Memorial Day and across the nation, our fallen soldiers were honored in many different ways. There were parades, somber services at military cemeteries, bar-b-ques, and….CrossFit? That’s right, CrossFit has become part of our national Memorial Day tradition. You may have caught wind of Donald Trump Jr.’s attempt to complete what has been … Read more
When it comes to survival, it’s tempting to stock up on the most exciting items for disaster preparedness. Things like weapons, ammunition, flashlights, paracord, tactical backpacks, etc. are probably what you get the most excited about buying, but there are many very boring everyday items you want to make sure to stock up on. These … Read more
A lot of people hate running for exercise. From a fitness perspective, it’s always best to take on fitness routine you’ll actually stick to, so running definitely isn’t for everyone. If you’re trying to get in shape, it’s always advisable to choose an exercise you enjoy and can easily commit to, rather than something that … Read more
It is so easy to become comfortable in our daily lives, but you never do know when a threat might appear, and it is as soon as we put our guard down that this is likely to happen. If you spend a lot of time walking in the street or out in public, you can’t … Read more
Staying clean in a survival situation can often be pertinent to your overall health and hence, survival. However, since water is also such an important aspect of survival (or rather, pretty much the most vital aspect), you might find yourself rationing this precious resource and have none left for bathing. Smoke baths are a great … Read more
If you are gardening for the sake of survival, you should definitely consider growing medicinal herbs as well as healthy vegetables for your long-term survival plan. There are so many amazing herbs out there that are easy to grow and full of benefits, but probably one of the most impressive is comfrey. Comfrey has long been … Read more
There is so much we can learn from law enforcement officials about the kind of nitty-gritty fighting we just might have to face once we can no longer rely on them for our own safety. But even before war, disaster, or widespread civil unrest occur, training tips from LEOs can still give us a great … Read more
There is so much we all need to be doing to prepare for come-what-may. It’s easy for us to sit around on this site and warn you of all the possible threats to our safety or survival, or to give you loads of advice on what you should be doing to prepare and get yourself ready. … Read more
A few days ago we shared some information about chestnuts and why they’re a great survival food to know about. But of course, knowing how to identify all kinds of plants and trees is a vital skill for wilderness exploration and survival. I have to admit that I’m not incredibly strong at identifying plants and … Read more
With all the survival food on the market, it’s easy to get the impression that the kind of food that will last for years on your shelf and sustain your family in a real emergency is pricey and specially packaged. While this kind of food is certainly very helpful to have, especially if you can … Read more
22 people have been killed and over 50 injured in a horrific terrorist attack following a concert in Manchester, UK. The blast took place last night as concertgoers began to file out of the building at the conclusion of the performance. The witness accounts and video captured of the chaos and carnage are terrifying. One … Read more
Learning to recognize edible food in the wilderness is a vital skill. If you live in North America or Western Europe, you might be lucky enough to come across some chestnuts in the wild. Chestnuts are an excellent survival food, and you should definitely be familiar with them should you ever need to look for them. They … Read more
I love life hacks of all kinds, and naturally, I love survival hacks even more. We’ve shared some here and there on this site, but I often see cool little hacks like this online that I’ve always wanted to get more into in an article. So how happy was I to find an infographic that … Read more
When you are hunting and foraging for your food, it’s important to try to use more than one method for acquiring sustenance. Last week we talked about setting snares for small game, which is a great way to supplement what you can get hunting or fishing. A fish trap, like a snare, is a great … Read more
If you ever find yourself stranded in the wilderness for whatever reason, you will most likely be faced at some point with a decision between staying put and moving on. While it is always advisable to stay in the place you became stranded, so to speak, such as the last place you saw your companions … Read more
If you are planning your bugout in the spring or summer, don’t forget to think about preparing for inclement weather. That could be a deadly mistake. You may not have the luxury of having to bug out on a beautiful spring day. It might happen in the dead of winter. If it does, are you … Read more
Don’t try this at home! Or…anywhere else someone might be coming at you with a knife. In this video, a real-life, movie-style knife disarm maneuver is successfully performed by a police officer confronting a knife-wielding perpetrator. While this is a perfect example of just how successful years of rigorous martial arts training can be, it’s … Read more
These days, carjacking is a simple reality of life in crime-ridden America (we won’t even get started on other countries like Brazil). It is a common way for people to become unsuspecting victims of violence, intimidation, and theft, all in a matter of seconds. If you are a parent of small children, this threat is probably … Read more
If you’re too young to remember the war in Bosnia, you should definitely learn more. Although it is a very depressing piece of modern history, it is also full of very important lessons on survival and enduring great hardship. This real life account of life during the brutal war in Bosnia stands as a very … Read more
When you are fighting for your survival, water is your number one priority. You may have heard the “rule of threes” of survival: you can only go three hours without shelter, three weeks without food, and three days without water. Water is essential for survival, but unfortunately, finding water can pose a big challenge in … Read more
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, you can benefit from the wisdom of companion planting. It is a common concept in organic gardening that involves planting certain herbs or vegetables with others, their “companions”, because they’ve been known to help each other out as they grow. What makes plants good companions is based on … Read more
Fitness for survival is an incredibly important topic. We’ve spoken about it quite a bit on this blog, because we believe that the single most important tool you have for survival is your body, and you need to maintain and prepare your body if you want to survive. Literally any scenario in which you will … Read more
Zip ties are a frightening way to be restrained. Not only are they a common choice of restraint for police officers these days, but also, unfortunately, criminals. They are notoriously impossible to loosen, and a person can exhaust a lot of energy and cause themselves great psychological distress if they even try. While it’s not … Read more
If you are ever stranded in the wilderness, or deliberately trying to survive on whatever you can forage, hunt, or catch, then you’ll have to know a few basics about catching wild animals. While there are many methods for hunting that span back to the beginning of known time, your options might be pretty limited, … Read more
I was thrilled to recently discover that the operators of one of my favorite survival YouTube channels, Full Spectrum Survival, also have a separate off-grid/homesteading channel called Off Grid With Brad and Kelly. A few days ago, they shared this great video on preparing for off-grid weekends. I think this is a really fantastic idea, and … Read more
If you are interested in survivalism and prepping, you’ve probably considered growing your own survival garden. This is a very prudent idea, and spring is a perfect time! If this is your first time gardening, you might feel confused and lost, or, possibly even worse, over-confident! Gardening is an inexact science, and there’s a lot … Read more
It’s like 2014 all over again. The World Health Organization declared an ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo over the weekend, shortly before confirming two more suspected cases in the region. There are reportedly 11 cases, out of 19 suspected cases, and 3 deaths, in Congo’s northern Bas-Uele Province. The WHO confirmed that a … Read more
Yellowed leaves can be a distressing garden issue, especially if you don’t know how to identify and remedy the cause. I used to think yellowed leaves were simply caused by malnutrition, but it turns out there are a few different possibilities for what could be behind this problem. This beautifully illustrated infographic is more than … Read more
Over the last few weeks, I’ve shared several articles on the details of a number of different likely bioterrorism agents. Today, I will finally begin to address how to protect yourself against bioterrorism, as well as any pandemic or widespread chemical threat, by securing your home. This will be a series as well, and to start … Read more
If you’ve never heard of edible ferns, you should definitely educate yourself. Ferns are a great source of nutrients in the while, and it’s not hard to learn how to identify and eat them. This is a great intro video into finding and eating fiddlehead ferns, and is a must for any survivalist! Enjoy: Survival … Read more
As a survivalist and a prepper, you need to know how to use different types of tools and weapons if you want to survive. You never want to be just “okay” using different tools. You want to be as good as you possibly can be, as this will help to increase your chance of survival. … Read more
The worlds of survival, preparedness, self-reliance, and homesteading often overlap. There’s a big movement in our country right now of people who realize the precariousness of our global grid systems, and yearn to be free from the dependence on, and shackle to, modern life. Of course, these interests do not always collide. There are some … Read more
There’s been a lot of flooding in the US recently, so I thought it might be important to think about some flood preparedness. Floods are serious business. A lot of people ignore evacuation warnings and get trapped in their homes when heavy flooding hits, which was one of the biggest causes of death and the … Read more
In a press conference following a meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Tuesday, Lavrov maintained that there is no evidence to indicate there was any interference on the part of the Russian government in to the 2016 election. Appearing irritated at the constant stream of questions regarding the allegations, he … Read more
One of the most commonly recommended survival items is a great fire starter. And fortunately, you have plenty of options! There’s fire starters you can salvage or save easily, some you can make yourself, some that are available cheaply at big box or dollar stores. The sky’s the limit! Here is a great and very … Read more
Earthquakes are a terrifying reality of life on earth. They can cause so much destruction and devastation, in such a short period of time. In a way, there’s no way to truly prepare for the threat they pose, as they come out of nowhere and a high enough magnitude will thwart almost any protective measures. … Read more
This is a video with a very important message. These days, if you’re at all interested in shooting or regularly visiting gun shops and shooting ranges, you’re probably being enticed by all the products available on the market that claim to help you shoot better. However, Reid Henrichs explains that you don’t need to spend … Read more
If you’ve spent any amount of time on YouTube lately, you’re probably aware of how many riotous conflicts there have been of late that ultimately end in brawls and tear gas. A group known as Antifa has been showing up at conservative rallies and events, deliberately causing chaos and conflict. These brawls in the streets are far … Read more