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When most people think of bugging out they think of making their way out of a heavily populated area by foot, or even by vehicle. But these are not the only methods of bugging out one should consider, for many there is the possibility of bugging out on the water. Here are some of the … Read more
Japanese Knotweed, or Fallopia japonica, is now an invasive weed that grows all over the earth. It’s stems and new shoots look similar to bamboo, though it is not related, while its leaves are much larger than bamboo leaves and are oval with truncated base. The new shoots can be harvested as a spring vegetable … Read more
There are aspects of survival that seem to work in your favor, for instance, if there is a poisonous plant, insect, or snake in the area, there tends to be a treatment available from a plant that also grows in that area. But there are other times when it seems that nature is conspiring … Read more
Human rights organizations inevitably report higher instances of sexual assault and attacks on women after disasters. With the interruption of law and order, predators will be emboldened. If you are a woman, or if you have women with you, especially younger women, steps will need to be taken to protect them from the elevated threat … Read more
One of the biggest mistakes that some of the survivalists out there make is with their bug out vehicle. They go overboard and buy something ostentatious like a Hummer decked out with “survival accessories”. Some even advertise that they are preppers right on the vehicle. These tend to be the same preppers who go overboard … Read more
When you are new to prepping, it is quite easy to be overwhelmed by all the things you need to do. It can be difficult to know where to begin and what you should be doing to increase your readiness for whatever comes your way. The following are some simple tips you can use to … Read more
When you are trying to survive in the wild, one of the most important skills you need to have is the ability to collect water. Just because you might find a stream or a lake doesn’t mean you can just drink the water, as it could be contaminated and need to be boiled first. In … Read more
Learning from your mistakes is a good thing, but learning from the mistakes of others so that you never make that mistake in the first place is much better. This is especially true for life and death situations that you might not get a second chance to learn from. The internet is full of … Read more
If you are in a snow covered landscape survival will be difficult enough while you are operating at your best, it will be nearly impossible if you lose your sight. Snow blindness is a preventable injury that happens in snow covered terrain or during a daytime blizzard, the sun’s light is reflected off of … Read more
If you are in a wilderness survival scenario and you come across a nest full of eggs your moral is bound to improve, but if you don’t have a pan to fry them in or a pot and water to boil them in your moral might start to slip back down with the prospect of … Read more
Most knots, for survival purposes or otherwise are about securing, but here is a knot with the unique purpose of making the rope easy to throw. This knot is useful when you need to get your rope over a branch, as when securing your gear from bears, or even when throwing a rope to … Read more
This time of year protection from the cold is your utmost concern in a wilderness survival scenario. Even if you are dressed for the elements it is not likely to be enough to keep you warm all night long when temperatures drop. These are a few materials that are widely available in the wilderness … Read more
If you are in an area that has been hit by any sort of disaster that cut off the resupply or resources then it won’t be long before scavenging takes place, or even looting. People who are ill prepared will be frantic to acquire the resources that they should have been storing and didn’t like … Read more
If you have an affinity for the great outdoors, chances are you get out and go camping and hiking at every opportunity. Whether you are new to hiking or you’ve been doing it since you could barely walk, it’s important to keep a few basic tips in mind that can help keep you safer out … Read more
Do you have people in your life who you want to be safe in the event of a disaster? Maybe you have some survivalist family members or friends you are going to be buying for this holiday season or perhaps for their birthday. Of course, you might simply be looking for something interesting that you … Read more
Even though you might have everything you need as a prepper and survivalist, that doesn’t mean you are prepared to survive. That’s why it is so important to practice bugging out and moving from one place to another with a full pack. It needs to be as realistic as possible, so this means no stopping … Read more
If you think that you need a sick day from an 8-hour job, then how do you think you are going to feel when you are struggling to survive in the wilderness and you begin to get sick? As you know, a simple cold can make everyday simple activities into agonizing tasks. And it will … Read more
If you are surviving in the wilderness protein from small game is going to be invaluable to you. The last thing you need after trapping or hunting an animal successfully, which won’t be easy, is to waste your kill and end up with less food than you could have had. Here are some tips … Read more
Many people who have chosen to carry a firearm for self-defense only go to a standard pistol range. They stand in their lane and they fire one round at a time, one magazine at a time, and then bring their target back for inspection. This is not without its benefits, but it is one-dimensional training. … Read more
If you have “bugged out” into the wilderness, then one of your major motivations for this strategy was undoubtedly to avoid potentially hostile people. But you might not have been the only one with this in mind, and some of those that took the same course of action might themselves be hostile. So, what do … Read more
The name is pretty self-explanatory. A throwing stick is a stick that you throw at things you want to eat. There’s a little more to using it successfully, but basically, you throw the stick at what you want dead. One of the animals that a throwing stick can be successfully used to hunt is … Read more
It would always be nice to come across a live chicken in a wilderness survival situation, but the next best thing is “chicken of the woods”. Not a chicken at all, it’s a mushroom, several species of mushrooms really, from the genus Laetiporus. They are commonly sought after edible mushrooms not only for their … Read more
With approximately 1/5 of the world’s land area being classified as a desert, it’s worth considering when learning about survival even if you don’t live in the desert. As with all survival scenarios, you will first need to take care of shelter, then water, and last of all food. Here are a few tips to … Read more
Blunt objects are one of the most common weapons of opportunity, but that means that not only should you familiarize yourself with using them offensively, but that you are likely to need to defend against an attacker using a stick or a bat as a weapon while you are unarmed. In this video, a … Read more
If you are stranded in the wilderness near a body of water, fish are a potential source of nutritious food. But if you don’t have any line or anything to manufacture a hook from, you are going to have to come up with an alternative method to acquire your meal. One possible method that … Read more
I recently watched a news broadcast that featured a story where a woman came to a man’s door asking to use the phone because she claimed to have car problems. He ended up sending her away, only to have to shoot at her and her accomplice when they came back to rob him. The man … Read more
Long term survival is going to require the ability to manufacture clothing and other products from the natural materials available. Brain tanning hides to make soft leather is one method that will make this possible. This video demonstrates each step necessary for the process and gives insights into why they are required and what … Read more
In a post-disaster scenario, medical supplies will be limited to what you have on hand, or what you can make. The risk of infections will be much greater than normal circumstances, the disaster itself could cause injuries, debris will make necessary movement dangerous, and clean water will be hard to come by. For this reason, it … Read more
If you’ve spent any time running, jogging, or hiking, then you understand blisters can be a real pain. In today’s modern world, if you get a blister, you simply go home, put your feet up and rest. Of course, when you are in a survival situation, things are far different. You need to make sure … Read more
When you need to make fire, one of the most important elements is some good tinder. We feel it’s important to always have some tinder material available. Put it in some airtight containers, such as an old Altoids tin and put it your bug out bag, your tackle box, your hiking pants pockets, your car … Read more
Even if you have all the food and items you need to bug out in a hurry, are you ready to survive in a wilderness survival scenario right now? How would you create a shelter if you don’t have a tent with you? It’s very important that you take the time to learn how to … Read more
While it might come just short of fulfilling the expectations one might have given it’s common name, Prunella Vulgaris, or “heal all”, is a great source of both wilderness survival food, and medicine. It is widely distributed throughout the world, being found in North American, Europe, and Asia. It can be found in grasslands, or … Read more
Clean, flat ground and sharp right angles all around can make camouflage difficult in an urban setting. But after a catastrophic disaster things will look a little different. Garbage and debris are likely to be scattered all over. You can use this to your advantage to camouflage yourself when you out scavenging after a disaster. … Read more
Most people would not think of things as unhealthy as cigarettes and liquor as items that should be stored for survival, but they are not without their uses for post-disaster survival. Here are just a few ways in which you can make use of these items usually associated with unhealthiness so that you can increase … Read more
Generally when one thinks about items to include in a survival kit a knife, fire rod, iodine tablets, and things like that come to mind. But not all items that are valuable for survival are the ones that first come to mind or usually make the list for camping. One such item is a … Read more
Needing to escape from having your hands zip tied behind your back might seem like an unlikely scenario if you are not prone to engaging in riots. But the unfortunate reality is that people in their own homes have been zip tied and beaten by intruders, others have been restrained for kidnapping using zip … Read more
Insects are the most abundant forms of animal life on the planet, and should not be passed up as a source of food in the wilderness. Ants are a great insect for survival food because they make colonies with massive populations. But with their small size, it can be difficult to gather up enough … Read more
It’s not unusual to find plants that offer more than one benefit for survival, but few come close to the versatility of the cattail. Cattails can be used to start fire, build shelter, manufacture tools, and for nutritious food. They are widely distributed, growing in almost any environment that water can be found. Coming across … Read more
Having a stash of non-perishable food on hand is absolutely essential for preparedness. It’s probably the first thing new preppers start with. But there is some debate on what should make it into that supply, and what should be left out. Some people just have a hard time giving up their junk food despite … Read more
