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
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
Ah, duct tape, the tape of seemingly infinite uses. Duct tape has so many uses around a house or shop, you probably make sure to always keep a roll on hand. I don’t know about you, but in my house, when we run out of duct tape, it’s considered a dire emergency. We always know … Read more
While many preppers like to make sure they can create a stockpile of important OTC medications and antibiotics, having a knowledge of natural herbs and remedies is indispensable. Herbs are considerably cheaper than pharmaceutical medications, and can often alleviate a problem before you ever need to use the less natural option. Don’t get me wrong, … Read more
Yes, I know we are still in the middle of winter…but, if you’re not already planning your survival garden, you should be. While it can take a bit of time, effort, money, and space, to grow a truly self-sufficient garden that will be reliable in a grid-down situation, don’t let that discourage you from taking … Read more
I wrote a few weeks ago about how important it is to have a good knife. It’s essentially the most important survival tool you can have, in any situation. I found this infographic recently from Survival-Goods.com and I thought it was a great guide for how to choose that ideal survival knife. It goes over … Read more
Sometimes, we think so often about the big threats: war, natural disasters, economic meltdown, we forget the little threats all around us. Not even opportunistic criminals or buglers in our area, but tiny, potentially poisonous bugs hiding all around us. That’s right, I’m talking about spiders. Some people dread them, others defend them, but either way, you … Read more
There’s a lot about survival we can learn from the military. You never know when you might need to defend your homestead in a militant fashion, when government systems have failed in a post-disaster or war-like scenario. If you’re not fortunate enough to have a trained soldier in your household, you can still glean from … Read more
When you want to get started prepping, you will probably find yourself overwhelmed with the amount of options out there for you. It’s common to not know where to start or to find yourself with an inflated sense of urgency to buy all the things. To demystify the process of getting started with prepping, we’ve created … Read more
You may have heard from mechanics or engineers that WD-40 is one of the most useful products around. Like duct tape, vinegar, or coconut oil, you can use WD-40 to fix almost anything! And for survival, this couldn’t be more true. This handy infographic, source unknown, pictures a number of ways in which WD-40 can … Read more
Morse code was developed in the 1830’s to transmit language over the then new telegraph. The basic premise of Morse code is similar to binary code, using on and off. The main difference is that Morse code has a “long on”, represented as a dash, and a “short on”, represented by a dot, with blank … Read more
Being able to properly identify animal tracks and determine their approximate age is a great skill to have for wilderness survival. It can help you to hunt or trap game, find water, and avoid potentially dangerous animals. But what about the times when tracks aren’t present? Well, even when the ground or weather makes tracks … Read more
Residents of Florida are used to hurricanes, but it’s always big news when a major one is headed towards any part of the US. And for good reason, one advantage hurricanes have over other natural disasters is that there’s plenty of time to prepare. This doesn’t make them any less dangerous, of course, but the … Read more
You can never have enough fire starters, ammo, or bottled water. This list contains just a few of the fire starters that can be made from items you probably have lying around the home, or potentially improvised even after disaster strikes from resources you could scavenge. Tuna can and cardboard Nearly everyone throws away cardboard … Read more
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 out who you are sharing the area with. For the sake of tracking game, finding water, or keeping yourself safe from predators, identifying animal tracks can be life-saving. If you … Read more
When disaster hits, disease and infection can often quickly become the primary cause of death. Having food, water, and shelter are crucial-but there are medical considerations as well. Like them or not, antibiotics can be the difference between life and death. This infographic, based on an article from Urban Survival Site contains 10 antibiotics you … Read more
I wanted to highlight these bug out bag packing techniques from gray wolf survival. They do a good job of coving things that would otherwise be looked over. Let us know what you think in the comments below. 1 Don’t pack more than what you’ll need. When you’ve made your list of what you need, … Read more
It’s an ironic twist of life that the situations where you most need a fire for heat and light are often the situations in which it’s hardest to start one. When the weather is wet, windy, cold, icy, or just downright miserable, fire doesn’t like to cooperate. But in these situations, staying warm and getting … Read more
When you begin creating a Bug Out Bag or an emergency pantry stocked with food and water, one of the first things that you will probably be asking is: just how much food and water does one person truly need in a survival situation? While it’s tempting to just estimate based on what you consume … Read more
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