Hardtack, what is it and why is it practically indestructible? The basic version is essentially a hard cracker made from water, flour, and salt. The salt content helps preserve it, and the baking process dries it out enough that you don’t have to worry about it going moldy. In fact, if you keep it … Read more
Elevators often play a big role in movies and TV. They can be clandestine meeting places, portals to self-realization, and cages that can leave a person trapped in a living nightmare (those last two often seem to go together). Amusement parks have even managed to turn them into a source of adrenaline-laced entertainment. Know anyone … Read more
One of the most valuable items you can have in a survival kit and bug-out bag is a good length of rope. It’s a versatile item that can help you accomplish a whole lot of tasks much more easily than without it. Here are just a few to keep in mind. Build a Shelter Much … Read more
Although this possibility is less likely today than it was even 50 years ago, it’s still possible to accidentally run a boat onto a coral reef and turn it into a pile of scrap. If you should find yourself in this unique survival situation, here are some tips to help you last long enough to … Read more
Ideally, if you are facing a survival situation, not having to deal with an injury or another type of wound is preferred. Realistically, however, those scenarios probably make it more likely that something will go wrong. Whey they do, 911 is probably not going to be an option. Knowing basic wound care for a variety … Read more
Protein, Carbs, and Fat. Three things our body’s need to survive. Without them, we wouldn’t last long. To help you be prepared, here are four steps you can take to get ready. Step 1 – Determine the number of months of food you want to stockpile. Step 2 – Figure out how many calories your … Read more
The cost of a Dashcam starts very reasonable, under $100, and go up from there depending on the recording time offered and whether or not it records when the car is off. Really nice (and expensive) versions will even overlay the speed, time and location based on readings from its internal GPS data. If you … Read more
Just like there are no perfect parents, only really good ones, there is no perfect setup for an EDC. A lot of the items you gather will have to do with your current environment and what activities you regularly engage in. For day to day routines, you’ll probably start with items like your cell phone … Read more
Increases in maintenance schedules and security have made plane travel safer than ever. But, like any other mode of transportation, accidents can still occur. That being said, people who have studied past crashes have managed to glean together several steps you can take to make your chance of survival even better. Sit in … Read more
When a boat capsizes (turns over) it can be a scary experience. And, although some have the capability of righting themselves, most just turn into a large water hazard you’ll have to contend with. To help you be more prepared for this possibility, there are several things you’ll want to watch out for or work … Read more
As we become rooted completely in the digital age, we have become incredibly reliant on technology. Whether it is our smartphone, tablet or computer, the electricity to run, well, everything, or gas to fuel vehicles (or generators to keep getting electricity when the grid fails), we rely heavily on outside sources to maintain our day … Read more
Relocation should never be taken lightly. There are many critical factors to consider when selecting a new location to call home, primarily things like: Natural Disasters Nuclear Factors Population Density Quality of Life Natural Disasters Thanks to modern communication, we are all pretty aware of what natural disasters could potentially happen in each region … Read more
Be Prepared…Adapt…Overcome. These are the primary reasons those who choose to do so keep an EDC kit with them at all times. So, what is an EDC kit? To put it simply, it is an Every Day Carry kit. To put it another way, it is a kit to keep on hand at all times … Read more
If an emergency occurs, you may not be able to get to a doctor for a long period of time. This means that you need to remain as healthy as possible. Eating a balanced diet will help, but if that isn’t possible, then you need to reach for those stored bottles of multivitamins and various … Read more
Even in the most developed area, power outages will happen. When they do, that can be at the very least a little inconvenient and at the most, cause hundreds of dollars in spoiled food loss, and even loss of life. Once upon a time, generators were considered more of a luxury because they were … Read more
The Bowline Knot is probably one of the most helpful knots you will ever learn to tie. The name Bowline originates from the terminology “bow line” and used to secure the line of a square sail that holds the weather leech forward to prohibit it from being blown back. It forms a very secure loop … Read more
Humans have been aware of magnetism for thousands of years. It’s the reason two magnetized objects will stick together and the reason they’ll repel each other. Magnetism is the reason two magnets stick together or repel each other. On a more practical note, it’s also the reason we have been able to navigate our globe … Read more
Women are more independent now than any generation before. With that independence has also developed a strong awareness that they are not the timid, weak, and defenseless creatures old world stereotypes have made them out to be. Also, with that independence has grown a movement to become more self-reliant, including our ability to defend themselves. … Read more
Despite what the authorities (and T.V. and Movies) would like you to believe, handcuffs are not actually that difficult to pick. People with no other lock pick experience or skills can learn how to open a set of handcuffs. The design of handcuff locks involves pushing a single lever on the inside of the mechanism … Read more
Many professionals in the self-defense and home security businesses are often asked what works better, pepper spray or a stun gun. And while there is a ton of info out there about different stun guns and different types of pepper spray, there is less that actually compares the two for people trying to decide … Read more
Typical matches don’t do well when mixed with wet environments. Unfortunately, in a survival scenario, that’s when you may need them the most. Do any of these situations sound familiar? Your backpack and everything inside it gets wet after you slip and fall in a stream or large puddle. Your tackle box gets pushed into … Read more
If you get stuck in a long-term emergency situation, one of the first things you’ll need is a water source. Even if you have the good fortune to be carrying a supply with you, you’ll need to be prepared for when your supply runs dry. Knowing ways to purify water can mean the difference between … Read more
Chocolate and Chia seeds. Need I say more? When deciding what to keep stocked up on for potential survival scenarios, sifting through the current commercial offers of protein and other “health” bars out there can sometimes feel a little daunting. So, instead of squinting over labels and spending money trying to find just the … Read more
While not ideal, if you find yourself in an emergency situation and you or someone near you has a little bundle of joy that decides “it’s time” panicking is not going to accomplish anything. Instead, it would be helpful to know the essentials of childbirth. Having this knowledge could come in handy and make a … Read more
The FAA has reported that there are over 770,000 registered drones in the U.S. alone. Although the expense of setting up a drone program makes it difficult to begin, as the technology grows more common, it’s becoming more likely that a targeted drone attack could occur. How Drones Are Used Today To start, let’s discuss … Read more
So many preparedness articles are written from the point of view of someone in the country. Where there are abundant amounts of land, of course, you can grow your own food, set up an underground bomb shelter, and stack canned goods in your basement. But what if you live in a city? Let’s narrow that … Read more
If you don’t have room in your freezer, but you want to be able to stock up using the green beans from your garden, then home-canning your green beans is the easy way to do it. I grow the kind that does not have strings, which saves a lot of time. If you have never … Read more
One thing that every prepper needs is a special pantry filled with canned goods. You’ll need to eat, of course, and living off the land may not be an option at first. Before you begin stocking your pantry with various canned goods, take the time to read through this list of categories. You’ll need a … Read more
If you’ve ever cut yourself so badly that you’ve ended up in the emergency room getting stitches, then you know that there’s such a thing as a tissue adhesive. The emergency room workers probably referred to it as superglue. However, tissue adhesive (the medical term) and superglue (which you can buy at any drugstore) are … Read more
If you watch the television show NCIS, then you know that one of Gibbs’ rules states that his agents should always carry a knife. Knives have helped his agents out of many different jams, some life-threatening. Emergency prepping has its own set of “must haves.” And yes, knives are on that list. Here it is. … Read more
Most people, then those who aren’t preppers, have seen movies and television shows where something apocalyptic happens, and all heck breaks loose. Society breaks down. People run around with guns, they form protective groups, and then they begin to prey on others. Of course, this is the worst case scenario. Even under the best of … Read more
Let’s assume that the worst possible scenario happened. All utilities are off, including your city water, which can no longer be trusted. A human can’t go more than three days without water, so what do you do? Fill Your Bathtubs and Other Places ASAP Hopefully, you received some warning that things were about to go … Read more
A first aid kit is something that every survivalist, prepper, or hunter should have with him or her. You should keep one in your vehicle, have one in your house, and even keep one in an outbuilding in your yard – just in case. While most commercial first aid kits are a good place to … Read more
An emergency pantry should be stocked with many different types of food, including milk. However, since you can’t actually store standard dairy milk – it goes bad quickly and must be properly refrigerated – you’re left with two options: canned milk and powdered milk. Which one is better? Canned Canned milk is also known as … Read more
Flooding can be very dangerous and do severe damage to your home. If you live in an area that is prone to heavy storms and flooding, you should have a flood plan in place to keep yourself and your family safe. This plan can also help you avoid as much destruction to your home as … Read more
The lean-to shelter is probably the most common shelter suggested in the various survival guides that are out there today. Its simple design is relatively easy to accomplish and there is any number of supplies you can use to create a successful shelter from the wind and rain. If you are fortunate enough to have … Read more
When you first clicked on this post, you were probably expecting to read an in-depth account of the best way to make a fire in a thunderstorm or how to build a snow shelter in a blizzard. However, extreme weather survival is less about what you do when you’re already in the scenario, but what … Read more
Recent advances in drone sales and the almost non-existence of any finite regulation for their use has also led to the potential increase of using drones for illegal purposes. The question is, if there is little official regulation for drone usage, what is considered illegal use of a drone? To answer that, we’ll take a … Read more
We provide a lot of information that will show you how to erect shelters, build your own weapons to hunt, and start a fire using two sticks, patience, and brute strength. One thing that is not often talked about is that in a real emergency survival situation, your priority will probably be signaling for help … Read more
The purpose of a Bug Out is usually in response to some sort of disaster that can happen with little to no warning. Examples could include: A Sudden Natural Disaster (Earthquake, Tornado, Hurricane) An Environmental Accident (Gas leak, toxic chemical spill) A Social Upheaval (Rioting, Looting, etc.) A Price on Your Head (Insert Your … Read more