Self Reliance

It’s incredibly important that you know how to dress a wound. This can be the difference between life and death – literally. Whether the wound…

Office buildings, shopping malls, schools, and other public buildings have become primary targets for active shooters in the United States and around the world in…

All around the globe, bugs are considered to be a regular part of the human diet. In some areas, they are thought of as a…

Lighting crossing the sky is something that you have a hard time looking away from. There’s something magical about seeing all of that energy transpire…

There’s no way to determine when you’re going to lose power. Unfortunately, when the power does go out, there is no way to know when…

When the season hits, most get excited to see the blooming flowers and trees. The beautiful colors and amazing aromas draw you in. There’s a…

Tasteless, odorless, and colorless are common words used to describe the potentially fatal gas carbon monoxide that can show up in your home. It comes…

You do whatever you can to protect yourself and your family. There are smoke alarms and fire extinguishers in case your home bursts into flames.…

Sitting at an interrogation table being questioned can cripple even the most self-confident person in the world. If you have intentions of being completely honest,…

It doesn’t matter who you hang with or where you live. At some point, someone is going to ask you to go camping. In most…

Visualizing a wild forest animal from a distance can be quite the experience. In most instances, the creatures aren’t going to get too close to…

We all love seeing wildlife when you know that you are well protected with some sort of barrier between you and the creature. The idea…

You always hear about ways to survive in the wilderness, but what about living in the city when things go wrong? Urban dwellers need tips…

When thinking about survival, your mind most likely goes to ways of living in the wilderness. That leaves out the idea of getting stuck in…

All of your life you’ve been told to save your money for the future. While that’s a good plan, what if some tragedy happens and…

It’s somewhat human nature to believe everything we hear. If you’re watching a survival show on television about how to live in the wilderness in…

One of the best things about most vegetables (or in this case, fruits) is that they can be grown in the smallest of places. Even…

When you go out for a hike or a hunt and plan to return that night to your comfortable campsite or bed, you don’t take…

Whether you’re a survivalist, an avid camper, or a hunter that spends a lot of time out in the woods, there’s a checklist that you…

When a current of electricity hits the body of a swimmer, that person’s skeletal system is paralyzed making it impossible for them to move. The…

  The bow drill is best known as a prehistoric way of starting a fire. Archaeologists have found these drills in sites that date back…

In our house, we had the kitchen pantry, the laundry nook pantry, the basement pantry and the 20 Cubic Feet deep freezer chest.  Most of…

  What do you normally do when your car or truck’s battery goes dead? You may call roadside assistance or call on someone to jump-start…

Zip ties, also known as cable ties, are those brightly colored bits of plastic that can be used to tie wires and cords together, hold…

  Depending on how you react to a bee sting, a single one can prove to be deadly. Most people aren’t overly harmed by bee…

Ending up in the desert with no food or water is one of the many tropes that you’ll see in movies. However, it’s entirely possible…

Heat exhaustion can kill you if it isn’t treated right away. This occurs when your body overheats due to a combination of the temperature outdoors,…

  Wood ash is easy to make. It’s just what’s left over after your campfire has burned out. Rather than dump out the ashes or…

  To a survivalist, a tampon is more than a woman’s hygiene implement. In dire situations, a tampon and its packaging can be used for…

  The U.S. is home to many different types of spiders. While the majority of them are harmless (at least to humans, anyway), several can…

  A shelter is very necessary for survival. A tent is a great way to provide protection from the elements and a safe place to…

Survivalists and preppers know that an ideal pantry is filled with long-lasting food supplies. While you can purchase canned fruits and vegetables, there’s nothing quite…

Let’s face it; even the smallest burns can feel excruciating. When they happen, you don’t want to have to think a lot about what to…

  Though not as dramatically dangerous as TV and movies like to make it out to be, quicksand can be deadly if you don’t know…

  While it is possible to drown in as little as 1 inch of water, most cases happen around larger bodies of water like lakes,…

  You can’t be rescued if no one can find you.  In an emergency situation, the easier it is to locate you, the faster help…

  When the power goes, especially during a storm, you’re never going to be sure how long the outage will last.  It could be a…

  There are a number of ways large plastic sheeting could come in handy during an emergency.  And with a few other supplies, like a…

One of the most valuable items you can have in a survival kit and bug-out bag is a good length of rope.  It’s a versatile…

Although this possibility is less likely today than it was even 50 years ago, it’s still possible to accidentally run a boat onto a coral…