Survival

Zip ties are a frightening way to be restrained. Not only are they a common choice of restraint for police officers these days, but also,…

If you are ever stranded in the wilderness, or deliberately trying to survive on whatever you can forage, hunt, or catch, then you’ll have to…

I was thrilled to recently discover that the operators of one of my favorite survival YouTube channels, Full Spectrum Survival, also have a separate off-grid/homesteading…

If you are interested in survivalism and prepping, you’ve probably considered growing your own survival garden. This is a very prudent idea, and spring is…

Yellowed leaves can be a distressing garden issue, especially if you don’t know how to identify and remedy the cause. I used to think yellowed…

Over the last few weeks, I’ve shared several articles on the details of a number of different likely bioterrorism agents. Today, I will finally begin…

If you’ve never heard of edible ferns, you should definitely educate yourself. Ferns are a great source of nutrients in the while, and it’s not…

As a survivalist and a prepper, you need to know how to use different types of tools and weapons if you want to survive. You…

There’s been a lot of flooding in the US recently, so I thought it might be important to think about some flood preparedness. Floods are…

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…

Earthquakes are a terrifying reality of life on earth. They can cause so much destruction and devastation, in such a short period of time. In…

This is a video with a very important message. These days, if you’re at all interested in shooting or regularly visiting gun shops and shooting…

If you’ve spent any amount of time on YouTube lately, you’re probably aware of how many riotous conflicts there have been of late that ultimately…

While most of the known outbreaks of viral hemorrhagic fevers, such as Ebola and Hantavirus, have seemingly happened organically, they could be incredibly dangerous if…

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…

Net making is one of the most ancient artisan skills, and it’s still highly relevant today. Net fishing is an important skill to know and…

If you have a family, especially if you have small children, you probably want to be prepared for their sake. It is a parent’s instinct…

All the food, medical supplies, and ammo stocked up in your home will do nothing for you if you’re not prepared for what to do when a…

Coconuts are an incredibly vital source of nutrients and calories, but they can be a huge pain to crack open. Most people use machetes or…

I like to post infographics from time to time on this site, especially when I find a really good and useful one. This might be…

We are continuing on with our series on bioterrorism today, discussing the threat of smallpox.  It has long been suspected that smallpox, a mostly eradicated disease…

In self-defense, a bigger weapon is of no use to you unless you can use it smartly. In this video, a would-be robber with a…

Many people who consider themselves preppers and survivors know what to do in many emergency situations. They know how and when to bug out. They…

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…

It is crucially important to take care of your feet, and your boots, when you are camping, hiking, backpacking, or in a survival situation. Any…

I recently posted a quick guide to understanding biohazard and chemical threats, and I wanted to dig a little deeper into bioterrorism agents.  Wikipedia defines…

If you’re a committed survivalist, you’ve probably considered some ways you can prepare your family long-term, for self-sufficiency. Whether you’re preparing for a post-disaster scenario…

When you think of terrorism or war, you probably think of explosives, nuclear detonation, or conventional ground troops threatening your life and your home. But…

If you are going to prep for any disaster, it should be weather related. This is the #1 most pertinent kind of survival prep, because…

You’ve probably run plenty of drills and scenarios in your mind. Financial collapse, natural disaster, civil unrest, or martial law set in–how can you keep…

Ideally, you’ve already got your bug-out bag (BOB), your every day carry (EDC), and “I’m Not Coming Home” (INCH) gear all packed and squared away.…

Getting news and information when disaster strikes is critical. Evacuation instructions, status updates, and emergency notifications will likely be shared on the air during a…

If you are able to grow bananas in your climate, you absolutely should! This incredibly fruit is the ultimate survival food. It is an excellent…

If you have been prepping and learning about what it takes to survive in different situations when the world decides to go downhill fast, you…

It’s easy to think of the basics. Freeze-dried food, first aid supplies, clean drinking water, blankets, etc. But there are a number of surprising survival…

When you are out there just trying to survive, you need to take care of yourself. Your mind and your body are the most important…

Gasoline will be one of the most coveted and important resources after a disaster. It is vital to store as much as you can, but…

Right now, where I live, it’s that ideal time of year in between winter and summer, when we don’t need to use the heater or the air…

Turkey is a delicious bird, and if you want to have turkey on the table, you need to learn how to hunt them properly. These…

“The loudest sound you’ll ever hear in a life or death situation is a click.” Guns are tools like any other, and this means they’re…