Hardtack, what is it and why is it practically indestructible?  The basic version is essentially a hard cracker made from water, flour, and salt.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

  Increases in maintenance schedules and security have made plane travel safer than ever.  But, like any other mode of transportation, accidents can still occur.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

  Even in the most developed area, power outages will happen.  When they do, that can be at the very least a little inconvenient and…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

  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…

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…

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…

  Chocolate and Chia seeds.  Need I say more?  When deciding what to keep stocked up on for potential survival scenarios, sifting through the current…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…