You consider yourself a prepper and a survivalist. You have all the gear you need. You know the bug out location you’re going to head to when needed, and you have plenty of ammunition for all of your weapons. No matter what happens, you are ready. At least you think you are. You have to … Read more
If you haven’t gone fishing before, or if you haven’t been in a long time, you can’t expect to be able to fish and feed yourself and your family in a survival situation. You need to take the time right now to learn how to do it and how to be successful at it. This … Read more
There is a certain amount of prepping that can be done for any general disaster or survival situation, and it’s good to have a grasp of the basics. But it is also definitely wise to think about specific disasters, their likelihood of occurring in your area, and what you will need for each. It is certainly impossible … Read more
Whether it is a solar flare, earthquake, tornado, or terrorist attack, when disaster strikes, the things we rely on the most to survive could be cut off from us. Most importantly drinking water. While some wilderness survival is applicable to urban environments, finding drinkable water in a concrete jungle is going to be quite different from … Read more
If you don’t have a lighter in your pocket when you realize that you need a fire, then it’s even less likely that you remembered to bring your bow drill with you. So what else is there that you can use as a fire starter? Steel wool and battery While this alternative might not always … Read more
Talks of the possibility of martial law get more and more popular each year, and whether or not it is going to happen, given the drastic effect it will have on civilian life in the United States it’s certainly a scenario worth anticipating and preparing for. What is martial law? Martial law is when regular … Read more
Since the vast majority of people walking the streets today have not lived through life threatening survival scenarios such as a plane crash in the arctic or being stranded in the remote desert, the things most people think of when they think about survival are either things they are just repeating from other people who … Read more
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 to save on your grocery bills, or you need to grow them in a survival situation, you’ll want to know a few simple tips to get more out of any … Read more
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 the globe. When we remember that fateful day in September of 2001, it’s hard not to think about what we would have done had we been in the vicinity. Of course, … Read more
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 packing for survival, for durability, flexibility, reliance and efficiency. Here are some tips for what clothes to pack in your bug-out bag. Clothes You’ve Worn You don’t want to pack … Read more
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. But did you know you can make your own all-natural antibacterial healing balm right at home, for a fraction of the cost? DIYs are great for saving money, but also … 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
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 pouring out. You don’t really realize how much you rely on these simple contraptions until you go without. Being able to easily wash dishes, hands, rinse out stains, keep areas … Read more
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 longer and longer and more extravagant until you need a 3-day pack to contain it. But the point of EDC is not to be prepared for everything from an asteroid … Read more
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 or dirty bomb hitting the United States, a natural disaster, or any other survival situation, you need to be prepared for the lights to go out – and not just … Read more
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 can help you create makeshift fishing gear, make traps for hunting, set up camps and improvised tents, keep your gear secure, hidden, or propelled to higher places, or help you … Read more
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. A ‘haybox’ is pretty much exactly want it sounds like, it is a box packed with hay. Hayboxes are used to cook foods that have been already heated past the … Read more
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 protect it from scavengers. And I don’t mean just Mad Max-type marauding bands of criminals, but from tiny little enemies as well. Rodents and insects can ruin your food supply. What … Read more
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 that getting water, as well as conserving the water you have, are two of the most important factors for survival. Unfortunately, there is no universal surefire way to get the … Read more
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 to be able to shoot at a greater distance than the vast majority of defensive scenarios. And if your next meal is riding on your shot, you will want to … Read more
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 need to do their own research and use caution when ingesting any drug as there is always a chance of side-effects. The following is only meant to provide the reader … Read more
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 soft modern lives to primitive ones, even if only until we can find our way back to civilization or get rescued, will probably be rough. But it doesn’t need to be … Read more
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 don’t fall victim to it yourself. What is Rabbit Starvation? “Rabbit starvation” is a term used to describe a form of malnutrition caused by eating a diet high in protein … Read more
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 have cold weather deaths as high as five times those of heat related deaths. And these studies note that while extreme cold and heat raise the risk of death, more deaths actually occur … Read more
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 has ever gone out at night-it strikes you all at once how much you rely on light. Obviously, in modern life we are very dependent on light. Not just the … Read more
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 the right plastic bags to keep in your survival stash, black garbage bags or kitchen bags work best as they are thick and difficult to tear. Don’t choose the scented … Read more
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 you have it with you when disaster strikes, and are able to make it to some idyllic wilderness cove with fresh water and plentiful hunting, there’s still lots of hard … Read more
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 solar flares and the potential damage they could cause. But what exactly are they, and how can we prepare for them? What are solar flares? ‘Solar flare’ is a blanket … Read more
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 to bee and wasp stings. Fortunately, there are natural ways to keep wasps away without running to the store for bug spray. Try out one or more of these and … Read more
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 seemed to never arrive. We can learn a lot from the unfortunate events that transpired after this disaster. Let’s consider three of those lessons and what you can learn from … Read more
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 are living in an urban area you could easily find yourself in a riot and complete lawlessness. This could leave you without power and water in your home, and in … Read more
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 perfectly mild, sunny (but not too sunny) weather. That’s not the case, though, and with huge demands on the power grid, droughts, and other factors, there’s a good chance that … Read more
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 phytochemicals. They’re also great to grow in the winter months when fresh, local produce is hard to find and your garden is dormant. Sprouting seeds can also be stored in … Read more
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 in the last year as well as a crippling immigration issue in countries like France and Germany who have open borders. Many legitimate refugees of the Syrian war and other … Read more
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 many potentially life-saving survival hacks. There’s probably far more than contained in this list, but here are some of the best to know: 1. First aid Duct tape can be … Read more
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 can alert you of intruders, and, depending on their breed, even protect you from them, while cats can protect your survival food supplies from rodents. Both dogs and cats provide … Read more
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 about any jar. There are couple of different methods to make them. One method is very simple: Take any kind of jar that has a secure lid. Mason jars work … Read more
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 you would do in certain situations, so movies like this can really help you embrace the mindset of extreme survival and help imagine what it might be like post-apocalypse. Plus, … Read more
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 right to defend yourself is being limited? Or if you can’t afford a firearm yet, can’t carry one where you live, or simply do not want to buy one? Then … Read more
Whether you’re wanting to store ammunition for hunting, home defense or both, it is crucial to store it properly. Ammo is not immune to the influence of the elements, and it can corrode and potentially become either useless or actually dangerous for you to use. Here are a few tips for storing it properly and … Read more