The threat of ISIS seems to get more real every day. As they sweep across Europe, laying waste to villages and towns and collecting more…
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For preppers, it’s definitely very important to consider keeping some less-than-natural first aid items in your stash or bug-out bag like common antibiotics or over-the-counter…
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Survivalists and preppers everywhere have put a lot of time and effort into creating bugout bags that will provide them with the tools and gear…
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The ability to grow your own food is one of the most important elements of survival. Whether you’re growing vegetables in a kitchen garden now…
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Tomorrow is the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and since that tragic day we have seen a dramatic increase in terrorist attacks around…
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One of the first things we pack when we go anywhere is usually clothes. But bugging out is certainly not your average weekend getaway. You’re…
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Neosporin is a great first aid product and ideal for your survival stash. It kills bacteria and keeps wounds protected and soothed for quicker healing.…
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When you are out in the woods or wilderness, you definitely won’t be alone. One of the most essential skills you can have is figuring…
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If you are in an emergency and need the use of an electronic device like a flashlight or headlamp, but don’t have the batteries your…
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It’s getting colder this time of year, and if you find yourself stuck outside with temperatures dropping, fire could be the difference between life and…
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Something easily taken for granted is the brilliance of indoor plumbing and running water. Being able to turn a faucet and get water under pressure…
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What items do you want to include in your everyday carry (EDC)? The list usually starts out the same for everyone, and then it gets…
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If, or when, you find yourself cut off from our modern daily comforts and safety, injuries are not only more likely to happen, but when…
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One of the first things that is likely to happen in a large-scale disaster is an extended power outage. Whether we’re talking about an EMP…
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Firearms are great for survival, as we’ve covered on this site many times before. But as we’ve also covered, there are many reasons why you…
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Knowing how to tie different knots is a lost art, but its one that can make or break your survival experience. Being skilled in knot-tying…
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Hayboxes are largely a thing of the past, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t benefit from using these simple pioneer tools in your home.…
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Once you have your food store, or as your food store grows (because what sensible prepper would stop storing food?) you have to learn to…
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Humans can live for weeks without food. But death from dehydration can occur in days depending on your activity level and your environment. This means…
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These days AR-15s are a popular choice for home defense weapons, and even for game hunting. When using your rifle for hunting, you will need…
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Disclaimer: I am not a physician, the following is not a recommendation for treating illness in everyday life and the reader should know that they…
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Few of us are former Green Berets or grew up in the Alaskan wild. In the event that we might need to transition from our…
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Rabbit starvation is a serious risk during survival situations. Read on to learn what it is and how to stock your survival stash so you…
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According to the US National Center for Health Statistics, cold weather kills twice as many Americans every year as hot weather does. Studies done in other countries…
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These days, more and more women are getting their concealed carry permits. Firearms are often referred to as “the great equalizer” because they can give…
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Light is very important. It is very difficult to do anything after the sun goes down without light. You’ve probably realized this if the power…
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Plastic bags are cheap, easy-to-find and also have a number of awesome survival uses. Probably the most life-saving are the first aid applications. To choose…
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1. All you need is a bug-out bag While having a bug-out bag is very important, it’s not the end-all be-all to survival. Even if…
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You’ve probably heard more and more about solar flares in recent years, and the threat they pose to modern life. NASA has warned of increased…
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In a normal situation, a wasp sting is painful but manageable. In a survival situation, it can be much more dangerous, especially if you’re allergic…
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We have all seen the video and images of people suffering in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina at the Superdome, waiting for government assistance that…
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As recent events have taught anyone paying attention, natural disasters are not the only thing one needs to prepare for when considering survival. If you…
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Unfortunately, we can’t choose when and how a disaster occurs. If we had our choice, we’d only ever have to use our survival skills in…
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Sprouts are awesome. They’re jam-packed with crucial nutrients, they are ultra-rich in vitamin C and as they are living, growing plants, they also have cancer-fighting…
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last year, you’ll be aware that there has been a deluge of terrorist attacks in Europe…
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Duct tape is one of the best inventions of all time. Seriously. The sturdy, waterproof-sealing tape can be used for oh so many things, including…
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When it comes to disaster, we want to be prepared for our whole family-pets included! Dogs and cats especially can be wonderful survival companions; dogs…
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Oil lamps are great. They can provide long-burning light that shines brighter and more consistently than a candle. Plus you can make them with just…
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Apocalyptic movies aren’t exactly manuals for survival, but they can be thought-provoking and inspiring. A very good mental practice for survival is to think what…
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The most effective tool for self defense is a firearm. But what if you are one of the people living in an area where your…