Survival

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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’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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…