Survival

The jungle definitely has its pros and cons as a survival landscape. While jungles are typically quite lush, you also have to bear in mind…

Well, this is just one of the coolest things I’ve seen in a long time. The vastly experienced bushcraft YouTubers, Far North Bushcraft and Survival,…

Ideally, you’ll always have a firearm or knife when stranded in the wilderness or stuck in a precarious situation in which we had to defend…

I wrote an article awhile back on first aid for a gunshot wound. I covered some bare-bones basics, but recently found this great infographic on…

If you are stranded in the wilderness or trapped somewhere, your top priority beyond basic survival will be to signal for help. This might be…

Finding water in a cactus is common survival lore, but it’s not exactly true. While you can, in fact, find hydration in a cactus, it’s not as…

I saw this video recently on a survival channel I really like, and I found it very interesting. It was actually posted in 2010, right…

This might seem like a funny title, but seriously, think about it. Trees are awesome. And when you are fighting for survival, you’ll come to love trees.…

We covered hunting vs. trapping a few days ago, and of course, once you’ve caught an animal, you need to make sure it’s consumable for…

There are many situations in survival, or even life in general, in which you might have to carry an injured person. Ambulances are simply not…

When you are in the position of needing to find, kill, and dress the meat for your next meal, the finer points of how you…

When you think of natural disasters that can pose a threat to your life, you probably think of hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, etc. But regular old…

If you find yourself trekking across long distances or happen to be in a very wet environment, you might be faced with the difficult task…

If you’re a survivalist, prepper, or aspiring homesteader, one of your goals is probably to live off-grid. And it is certainly a wise goal to…

Storing survival food in buckets is a very great idea. They will keep your food protected from light, temperature, and moisture, and help to store…

If you are stranded in the wilderness and manage to acquire some food and start a fire, you’ll need something to cook in. Here is a…

When you are stranded in the wilderness or in some other survival situation, one of the most crucial components of finding adequate shelter is time.  You…

A lot of people have hesitations when it comes to herbal remedies and essential oils, especially for survival. Well, you can trust a nurse’s perspective…

Boar hunting is no joke. Boars can weigh hundreds of pounds, have sharp tusks that can do serious damage, and are a lot faster than…

A mylar blanket emergency blanket is a very common item to throw in a bug out bag or emergency kit. It can be a very…

I often come across great little survival hacks online that don’t really seem complex enough to call for a whole article, so I’ve been saving…

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…

Whether you are in a survival scenario or you are just out for a hike with some friends, you need to take precautions against the…

One of the ultimate forms of self-reliance is being able to raise and butcher your own livestock, and this won’t change after disaster strikes. If…

There are a lot of survival and preparedness items you’ll choose to invest in that you only need to buy once. Things like weapons, pressure…

When disaster strikes, one of your top concerns once your initial security is ensured will be to get a meal together for your family. But what…

Nuts are one of the cornerstones of a complete emergency food storage diet, as they contain crucial fat and protein, both of which can be…

You may have heard that iodine is an important item to stock up on for survival, but what is it exactly, and what do you use it…

Vacuum sealing is a fantastic way to preserve food, and if you’re a survivalist, homesteader, or prepper, you’re probably very familiar with them. But did…

CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is one of those crucial skills that everyone should know how to do. I thought about writing an article, but I…

There’s no perfect firearm for everyone (except maybe an AR-15), and there are different reasons why you might choose the firearm you do for survival…

Last week we posted an introduction to reloading ammunition, and promised we’d follow up with more about how to actually do the reloading. As with…

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…

A lot of people think of a Mad Max-type survival when they imagine a world after mass destruction or nuclear holocaust. Cruising around a desolate…

You may have heard that, in a pinch, you can use super glue to seal up cuts if you do not have access to a…

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…

One of the biggest considerations when adding firearms and ammo to your survival stash is whether or not you can sustain your ability to rely…

When we think of urban survival, we mostly just think about blending in, personal safety, transportation, or places to sleep. Popular survival YouTuber Survival Russia…

Coffee has always been one of the staples of the cowboy diet, as well as trappers, hunters, and mountain men of yesteryear. You’ve probably seen…