To be honest, people have been expecting the next WWIII since I was a kid. That being said, this definitely seems to be one of the craziest times in world history, and tensions are high at home and abroad. We have for years been wondering when the next major global cataclysmic event might hit, or … Read more
Loperamide, commonly sold under the names Imodium, Imodium A-D, Anti-Diarrheal, Diamode, is an essential survival medicine that you should probably pretty much always have with you. The thing is, when you are traveling, or even going about your daily life in any kind of community, urban, suburban, or even country if a natural disaster were … Read more
When you’re storing food for short or long-term survival, it’s important to choose the most efficient, caloric foods. Calories are the currency of food’s ability to sustain you, and the more calories in a food, the longer it will give you crucial energy. Here is a list of some of the most caloric foods that … Read more
Potatoes are one of the best survival foods you can grow. They are caloric and starchy and will keep for a long time if stored correctly. You can grow herbs and vegetables all day, but nothing will sustain you like potatoes, and they require little space and maintenance to grow. Fortunately, wherever you live, you … Read more
When preparing for medical needs, oftentimes preppers will just make sure to have the standard first aid kit items on hand and assume that’s good. Short-term treatment of wounds, bruises, and scrapes is great, of course. But you have to keep in mind that if you’re preparing for a long-term post-disaster scenario, you’re not just … Read more
Preppers have recently assumed the nickname “doomsday” preppers, because, in a lot of cases, that’s what many people are preparing for, or at least that’s what non-preppers perceive it as. Eschatologically speaking, the ultimate doomsday/apocalypse from the Bible isn’t something you’ll necessarily survive, to get technical, so what is it we are prepping for? Well, to be … 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
A few days ago, we published a master guide to food preservation methods. Today I wanted to zero in on preserving one particular food product: meat. Meat is crucial to store because besides rice and beans, it’s probably going to be your primary source of calories, protein, and iron, which are essential to actually stay … Read more
When faced with the task of storing and preserving survival food, if you’re just getting started you might find yourself overwhelmed and confused by all the methods of preserving food for the long-term. Today, we’ll look at the seven major methods of food preservation and how to choose which one is right for you. Canning … Read more
OK, I’m not really sure where these super bad firefighter demonstrations were at my fire drills when I was a kid, but if they’d been there, I might have paid more attention. I hope it’s common knowledge that you shouldn’t put a grease fire out with water, but you never know who might not know … Read more
A number of cities in the country are actually very dangerous. If the world were thrust into a survival situation, you have to imagine that they would become even worse. Many times, survival manuals provide you with information on how you can survive in the woods or the desert. It is just as important that … Read more
Knife blades are made from many different types of materials, including bone and even wrought iron. However, the most popular types of knives and the most common are made from steel. They will be stainless steel or high carbon steel blades. It can be confusing to know exactly which one you should choose, as there … Read more
Over the course of the last few years, more and more people have started to learn about survivalists and preppers thanks to increased media attention. The Internet makes it easy to find out about what preppers do, but many people who have no interested in survival simply look at the surface and assume they know … Read more
According to a recent study by the University of Cambridge solar storms pose a serious threat to the American economy, our way of life, and life itself for many. The study suggests that depending on the severity of the incident 2/3 of the country could be without power for extended periods and the economic … Read more
With less than a week before the inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump, Obama has ordered US troops into Europe, accusations of Russian hacking continue, China is rapidly taking military control of disputed waters and islands, and Syria is still smoldering and continues to draw the West and East closer to world war. With all … Read more
If you have looked online or in stores for a first aid kit of any real worth you have probably noticed the price tag. Kits of any kind tend to be overpriced for the purpose of convenience, but overpaying and not getting everything you need isn’t necessary. If there is a dollar store in your … Read more
If you are like me, you might be a little skeptical when you first hear that sugar can be used medicinally, but I’m not getting my medical advice from Mary Poppins, this is real. My dog got in a fight not too long ago, and had a sizeable chunk of flesh torn from his … Read more
I have written several articles lately about the recent survival stories of everyday people. Most of these stories share one commonality, they began with a vehicle getting stuck. Of course, it’s a good idea to drive with caution, and keep some basic supplies in your vehicle at all times in case you do find yourself … Read more
We’ve all probably heard the phrase “dressed for success”, and while it’s doubtful that the phrase originated from anything to do with survival, it certainly holds true for survival. Your clothing will be your primary shelter in a survival scenario, and it might be your only shelter. The wrong clothing could get you killed, … Read more
As temperatures continue to drop this winter, everyone should have an alternate method of heating their homes. Those who only have their heat through electric sources are particularly vulnerable, something as simple as a snow-laden limb falling on a powerline could have you without heat all night. A larger storm that affects your entire … Read more
Kidnapping is not the most likely event that you will need to survive, but it isn’t always something that happens to other people. It isn’t something that only happens to those who are wealthy enough to pay ransom, or people living in the third world. Even in countries like the United States, people have been … Read more
The purpose of a “get home bag” is, as the name implies, to carry the items you would want if the worst case scenario took place while you were out, at work, the store, or running errands. It is not meant to be a long-term survival kit, or even a bug-out bag, it is only … Read more
This brave guy was kind enough to demonstrate how to survive falling through the ice of a frozen lake. In the video below he outlines 3 different methods to get out alive. Although, the last one requires the assistance of the local fire department and won’t be of much help in the wild. A few … 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
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
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
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
Being able to start fires and build lean-to shelters will keep you alive for short-term survival in the wilderness, but if the world as we know it comes to an end it’s going to take a lot more to make it. You will need to be able to repair and replace your gear, your clothing, … Read more
When building and planting a vegetable garden, especially when space is a major factor, it can be tempting to use every available square inch for edible plants to increase food production. It seems logical enough, and to some extent it is, space should not be wasted. But is it a waste to plant ornamental flowers … Read more
Clear, clean-flowing steams will not always be available to you if you are in a wilderness survival situation. Even if you do come across a source of water that looks clean, you would still have to boil, filter, or treat the water before consuming it to avoid dangerous parasites such as cryptosporidium. This may be … Read more
Pepper spray may seem like a fool-proof self-defense method that anyone could properly use in any situation, but like any piece of equipment, there is a wrong way and a right way to use it. If you are unfamiliar with your pepper spray you are reducing your odds of being able to properly deploy it … Read more
Being able to see at night in the wilderness is an ability that you don’t want to go without. Of course, you should always have an headlamp with you, but batteries run out, gear breaks, or you could lose it. This could put you in a situation where you can only perform necessary tasks during … Read more
The last thing you need when hunting in a survival scenario is getting injured or sick from your would be prey. Knowing the physical characteristics of safe prey and potentially dangerous animals is a vital bit of knowledge that can keep you safe from further danger in an already precarious situation. These are just a … Read more
The Swedish fire torch is a fire build that is said to have been invented by Swedish soldiers during the Thirty Years War so that they could keep from traveling long distances get more fuel. Fuel efficiency is not only an issue during war, but it could be the difference between a warm night and … Read more
One of the very first questions in presidential debates is in regards to future supreme court nominees and what that would mean for decisions regarding the Second Amendment. Regardless of what your views on gun control might be, it is a realistic concern that our rights might be so far restricted that certain guns, if … Read more
You are a prepper, or at least you think you are. You’ve been acquiring knowledge regarding survival in a variety of situations, and you have been collecting the gear and goods that you need. You have what you feel is the right equipment, and you believe that you are ready for anything that might come … Read more
I recently came across this very cool video on how to make a “stealth shelf” in your home. It is a great way to hide cash, jewelry, valuable medical supplies, weapons, whatever. It’s a great idea to have as much of your survival stash as possible hidden in various places to reduce the likelihood of … Read more
With the threats of Islamic terrorism and rising violent crime rates first-time gun ownership is also understandably on the rise. Thousands of Americans that never thought they would even own a gun are now considering carry a handgun with them everywhere they go for personal protection. This can be an intimidating concept for those … Read more
Life is dependent upon water, so when you find a source of water in the wilderness, chances are it’s a good place to look for your food too. There are numerous designs for fish traps, and in this article, we’ll be talking about a static funnel fish trap. How it Works A static … Read more