A lot of our modern survival wisdom for SHTF these days actually comes from people who are or have been homeless. The men and women…

In the alternative media and among many internet circles, the subject of martial law has been a hot topic for the last few years. And with an…

It can be overwhelming to pick among the many options for first aid kits and medical stockpiles, especially if you’d prefer natural, holistic remedies over…

Every year, on average, one million Americans are victims of violent home invasions.  Self-defense starts at home.  What can you do to increase your chances…

Bears are common throughout North America, and when camping, hiking, or bugging out, it’s very important to familiarize yourself with basic bear safety tips. Know…

Some forms of technology will never be fully obsolete. These three primitive cooking methods are still great options for low-tech cooking. But what distinguishes these…

Coffee filters have a multitude of uses for survival and around the house. Here is a list of ten for specifically survival situations. Coffee filters…

It can be overwhelming trying to memorize the name and appearance of the dozens of edible plants that can be found in North America. Here’s…

Pemmican is a dehydrated survival superfood that is nutritionally complete and incredibly long-lasting. It is made with nothing else but lean meat, tallow, and berries.…

Dehydrators are very common among survivalists, and for good reason: you can use them to make your own dehydrated food at a fraction of the…

Prepping with children, especially small children, can be very intimidating. It’s hard enough getting them to clean their room or eat their vegetables, how can…

As you start stockpiling food and gear for a survival situation, just looking at a lot of the items that you might need can be…

Heat exhaustion is more than just fatigue. It’s a serious condition that could very easily lead to heat stroke. Fortunately, if you know what to…

We all know to keep items like knives, radios, flash lights, first aid kits, emergency blankets etc. in our bug-out bag. But for the frugal…

Food storage is one of the primary concerns for any survivalist. The average American probably doesn’t realize how much their lives are dependent on refrigeration,…

When it comes to preparing for a disaster, a lot of people forget about man’s best friend. They focus so much on what they’ll do…

From the zombie apocalypse to a simple backpacking trip, fitness can make or break your survival experience. Literally, in some cases. Your body is your most…

Raw honey is absolutely amazing. It should be a staple in any kitchen or natural medicine chest. Like raw milk or cheese, raw honey is…

Dutch ovens are a great addition to any survival pantry. Quite possibly the only cooking utensil you will need for SHTF, it is also fantastic…

In our fast-paced technologically-centered modern world, many adults have never learned some of the basic skills need for self-sufficiency or survival. We’ve complied a list of some…

Good situational awareness can save your life in a number of ways. It could mean being aware of where you place your feet as you…

I really liked this top 10 list I came across about the top survival considerations. It is a concise list that focuses on the key…

Dealing with pests is a common theme with survival gardens. Check out this quick video about organic and plant friendly ways of protecting your crops……

Growing your own garden is a key part of making your home more self-sustaining. One of the biggest mistakes that first-time gardeners make is not…

Stockpiling an emergency pantry is a process that many homesteaders and self-reliant homeowners consider an essential part of providing for their families. There are many…

I wanted to highlight these bug out bag packing techniques from gray wolf survival. They do a good job of coving things that would otherwise…

Survival gardening is the process of creating a garden that could if it needed to, become your main source of food. In some cases, homesteaders…

It’s an ironic twist of life that the situations where you most need a fire for heat and light are often the situations in which…

Did you know that the first grocery store only opened its doors 100 years ago? Before then, people bought their food largely from local producers,…

One of the key skills to surviving in the wilderness is to ensure that you never come into contact with predators. The less you must…

When you begin creating a Bug Out Bag or an emergency pantry stocked with food and water, one of the first things that you will…

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Learning to navigate in the wild, without the aid of signs, landmarks, and roadways, is a challenge that many survivalists have to overcome before they…

There may come a time in a survival situation when you don’t have access to clean water, you’ve run out of water filtration tablets, and…

When building your Bug Out Bag, one of the biggest concerns is weight. In addition to reducing weight by removing items or choosing lighter versions…

This guy from the Polynesian cultural center has some pretty cool tutorials he releases on youtube. This probably won’t come in handy unless you live…

I wanted to highlight a couple of videos I stumbled upon today. This one demonstrates the use of a large flat rock as a cooking…

Have you ever had a run in with poison ivy? If you have, you’d know how terrible that rash can be.  Jim Brauker, PH.D. has…

I’m going to spend my day in the garden today. However, I noticed yesterday that I’m starting to get some serious pest damage around some…