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…

These days, more and more women are getting their concealed carry permits. Firearms are often referred to as “the great equalizer” because they can give…

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…

Zip ties are awesome, in so many ways. They can secure so many things very securely, and they’re totally adjustable to whatever you need. Not…

When SHTF, drug stores will probably be one of the first places to be raided. In natural disasters, they often are. OTC drugs become scarce,…

If you’ve been paying attention to the news lately, then you’ve no doubt heard about the recent widespread outbreak of the Zika virus. New outlets…

What in heaven’s name is going on to this world? Tsunamis, war, drought, earthquakes, a super volcano under Yellowstone, radiation from Fukushima…it’s starting to sound…

Since most of us have at least a modest stash of canned foods for an emergency, it’s really great to know a few different ways…

It is always a good idea to assemble your own seed vault, as opposed to buying one ready-made. There are several good reasons for this,…

Every time you get a prescription from your doctor, your medication comes in a new medicine bottle. While it might be tempting to throw those…

Bugging out doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. There are definitely some items you’ll want to invest more money in, like backpacks…

Do you ever watch action-adventure movies and wonder how people get caught out in deserts and other high-exposure situations without getting sunburned? Of course, in…

Water can be a tricky thing for survivalists. In an emergency or disaster situation, you’re going to need clean, potable water, but you likely won’t…

We know we can’t rely on gasoline forever, especially after SHTF. While it is certainly prudent to store whatever gasoline you can for vehicles and…

Experts on survival and prepping often focus on the physical things that people need to do to be ready for a disaster. They’ll teach you…

GMO plants and seeds are ubiquitous these days and trying to keep Monsanto out of your kitchen can be very difficult. It can also be…

It doesn’t take a whole lot of imagination to think about one of the more disturbing threats to a hearty survival stash: less-prepared people. Not…

Water is the single most important aspect of survival. You can survive up to three weeks without food, but only three days without water. When…

When disaster hits, disease and infection can often quickly become the primary cause of death. Having food, water, and shelter are crucial-but there are medical…