U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence said today that denuclearization of the North Korean peninsula is still possible without conflict. This reassuring statement came after weeks of mounting fears of war with North Korea, and President Trump’s constant warning that the US will do everything possible to protect South Korea and the US mainland from the nuclear … Read more
If you are able to grow bananas in your climate, you absolutely should! This incredibly fruit is the ultimate survival food. It is an excellent source of calories and nutrients, and people around the world have relied on banana as an essential source of food for centuries. This video gives some great insight into how … Read more
You’ve probably heard the expression “food desert” as applied to urban areas that don’t have reliable access to fresh, whole foods. Well, in a survival situation, it’s easy to imagine that many urban areas will be landlocked from any kind of reliable wild edibles, too. But this is not the case! Plants grow everywhere, even … Read more
If you have been prepping and learning about what it takes to survive in different situations when the world decides to go downhill fast, you might think you have all the skills you need to do well. You know how to hunt, make fires, and build shelters. However, there are at least a few things … Read more
It’s easy to think of the basics. Freeze-dried food, first aid supplies, clean drinking water, blankets, etc. But there are a number of surprising survival items that you should be stocking up on as well, that might not immediately come to mind. Your life in a survival situation or after a disaster won’t look like … Read more
When you are out there just trying to survive, you need to take care of yourself. Your mind and your body are the most important tools you have, so if something goes wrong, you could be in serious trouble. One of the areas that tends to cause problems for many people is the feet. The … Read more
Gasoline will be one of the most coveted and important resources after a disaster. It is vital to store as much as you can, but it is also incredibly pertinent to do so safely, as it is a toxic and flammable substance. This video is a great discussion on the best way to store gasoline, … Read more
Activated charcoal is one of the most important first aid items to have in your bug out bag, preparedness first aid kit, or home medicine cabinet. It is one of the most important tools in removing impurities and toxins of all kinds and has a ton of different applications. You can typically buy it in … Read more
Over the weekend, the political tensions that have ravaged our country over the last year came to a head in the form of violence in the streets in the historically liberal college town of Berkeley, California. Berkeley was the site of the famous free speech rallies of the 1960’s in protest of the Vietnam War, … Read more
Vice President Mike Pence addressed concerned Asian nations today, assuring our allies and North Korea that if provoked, the US would respond with full force. In a statement made while standing less than 100 feet away from North Korean soldiers in the Korean Demilitarized Zone, Pence told reporters that Pyongyang needed to understand that President Trump’s … Read more
Bone broth has become a trendy foodie trend that is very simple and easy to make. There are many incredible health benefits of bone broth, which is one of the reasons it is currently so popular. But for a survivalist, all you need to know is this: it is an incredibly easy, low-tech way to … Read more
I recently posted instructions on how to make your own sourdough starter, and it was received quite well. I thought I’d share a video on how to make the actual bread, because while it is similar to traditional active dry yeast, there are definitely some important techniques and nuances. Please note, this is just one … Read more
Amid rising tension between the US and North Korea, the rogue communist nation celebrated the birthday of its founder, Kim Il Sung, with a full regalia military parade. Featured in this parade was the unveiling of what were apparently new missiles that North Korea clearly wanted the world to see. It is unclear whether or … Read more
Right now, where I live, it’s that ideal time of year in between winter and summer, when we don’t need to use the heater or the air conditioner. This is very effective for our electricity bill, but for many, neither heating or indoor air conditioning are an option. Air conditioning is certainly a modern luxury that many live … Read more
Turkey is a delicious bird, and if you want to have turkey on the table, you need to learn how to hunt them properly. These creatures are wily and they can be very skittish, so it will take some practice, and the following tips should help you on your journey. The birds have very good … Read more
“The loudest sound you’ll ever hear in a life or death situation is a click.” Guns are tools like any other, and this means they’re not immune to malfunction. The trouble is, if you’re relying on your firearm to defend yourself, you need to be able to fix these malfunctions as quickly as possible so … Read more
Prepping for survival means you have the items needed to survive and even thrive no matter what might happen. It could be a natural disaster, economic collapse, or any other number of possible scenarios when the SHTF. Preppers and survivalists know what it takes to survive, and they have the knowledge, along with plenty of … Read more
The art of breadmaking is an ancient one, and what is commonly known as “sourdough” is really just the most commonly known version of the way people would naturally leaven bread before commercially available dry yeast packets were available. Now, what does this have to do with survival, you might ask? Well, the short answer … Read more
I’ve always been really fascinated by all types of off-grid cooking. Not only is it interesting to see how people revive these ancient techniques, but it’s incredibly useful for any survivalist and prepper to know. Not only might you want to get your own home equipped with something like a clay cob oven, but understanding … Read more
When you are out in the wild and trying to survive, dehydration has a terrible way of sneaking up on you. Before you know it, you could be suffering from this condition, which can cause a host of issues for you, making it very difficult to do much of anything, let alone survive. That is … Read more
When a shooting happens, it dominates the news cycle for days. But often, brave men and women are able to stop active shooters before there is much carnage, and they really deserve as much attention as the successful shootings. This jaw-dropping video shows a very brave young student single-handedly thwarting an active shooter on his … Read more
You’ve probably heard by now that on Thursday night, President Trump ordered 59 cruise missiles to be launched on an airbase in Syria. In a press conference following the event, he explained that this was in retaliation a chemical attack that happened earlier this week in a northern, rebel-held region of Syria, which, despite denial … Read more
Yes, I know we are still in the middle of winter…but, if you’re not already planning your survival garden, you should be. While it can take a bit of time, effort, money, and space, to grow a truly self-sufficient garden that will be reliable in a grid-down situation, don’t let that discourage you from taking … Read more
You have spent time gathering knowledge and skills when it comes to building shelters, hunting, fishing, and choosing the right bugout location when the SHTF. You know how to find game and forage for wild edibles. You have the gear and the supplies you need, and you feel as if you are ready for anything … Read more
Necessity is the mother of invention, right? So if you ever find yourself in a survival situation, your basic needs will force you to get creative and improvise to survive. If you haven’t built up your knowledge of which wild plants in your area are safe and edible, your safest bet for food in the … Read more
In light of these uncertain times, it’s incredibly important to develop survival skills to match any scenario. Today, we’re going to focus on the basics of surviving an attack in which chemical or biological weapons have been used. What is a chemical attack? A chemical attack spreads toxic chemicals with the intent to cause … Read more
How safe do you feel while you are out hiking and camping in the woods? Most people have little fear of the wild animals that share their world. In most cases, the animals tend to leave people alone, and that’s a good thing. However, there may come a time when you are facing down one … Read more
Reports have been flooding in from Syria over the last few days that a deadly chemical attack on civilians has taken place. The northern, rebel-held area where the attack took place was turned into a deadly kill zone, and aid workers reported ghastly scenes of sick and dying women and children. 58 people have been … Read more
Pneumonia is a seriously troubling illness, and can be life-threatening. Small children, the elderly, and the immunocompromised are particularly at risk if they contract pneumonia. Either during a disaster or regular life, pneumonia is very important to understand, both in how to recognize it, and how to treat it. Trusty prepper vlogger Patriot Nurse shares … Read more
I wrote a few weeks ago about how important it is to have a good knife. It’s essentially the most important survival tool you can have, in any situation. I found this infographic recently from Survival-Goods.com and I thought it was a great guide for how to choose that ideal survival knife. It goes over … Read more
Fat and protein can be difficult to store for your survival food stash, so any way in which you can preserve eggs is fantastic. If you happen to raise chickens, you might find yourself with an excess of eggs that you can’t eat all at once, and so making your own powdered eggs is a … Read more
Radiation poisoning is a silent but deadly killer, and it is something we should be taking very seriously in this day and age. Radiation poses a huge threat to life on this planet, both in the form of fallout from nuclear disasters such as the Fukushima nuclear disaster, and in the event of actual nuclear … Read more
In the latest bombing in Europe, a blast that rocked St. Petersburg, Russia today has killed 11 so far, and injured dozens more. One bomb detonated aboard a crowded metro train in Russia’s second largest city on Monday, and a second, far more powerful bomb, was thankfully diffused a few stations away. Putin has confirmed … Read more
While a handgun can save your life, it’s not a magical force field that protects you from attackers. It’s useless, and potentially highly dangerous, if you can’t use it correctly. The key is to train, train, train, but there are lots of simple tips and tricks to learn how to aim properly. The better your … Read more
If you plan on being able to forage food either in a wilderness survival situation, or after a disaster to give you an advantage over those clearing out the supermarkets at the last second, you’ll probably want to start now. Foraging has many great benefits, even when you’re not doing it for survival. You can … Read more
Mint is an incredibly easy plant to grow and has a multitude of medicinal benefits. It is probably one of the very best medicines to grow at home, and also very safe and easy to use for a wide range of maladies. Because it is so easy to grow, easy to preserve, and easy to … Read more
When people are prepping, and preparing to survive in case the SHTF, they always want to travel as lightly as possible. They often look for things that they can cut out of their bugout bag to make things more manageable. While this can be a good idea, you need to make sure that you never … Read more
Every heard of papercrete? Well, if you haven’t, you should learn what it is and how to make it right away. It is the ultimate resource for any long-term-minded prepper. It is a sort of concrete block that’s made using recycled paper, and it is incredibly sustainable, affordable to make, and versatile. It would be … Read more
Hard-core Russian prepper and YouTuber Russian Survival shares this very common and yet overlooked survival food that everyone should know. The food is buckwheat, and apparently it’s insanely healthy for you, and easy to preserve and use. He goes over the merits of buckwheat, how to store it, prepare it, and why every prepper should … Read more
When most people imagine themselves in survival situations, they think about what they believe are the essentials to staying alive and staying healthy. They want to learn how to procure water and food, they want to know how to go undetected by enemies and how to avoid encounters with dangerous wild animals. Often, the last … Read more