I wrote an article awhile back on first aid for a gunshot wound. I covered some bare-bones basics, but recently found this great infographic on…

If you are stranded in the wilderness or trapped somewhere, your top priority beyond basic survival will be to signal for help. This might be…

Finding water in a cactus is common survival lore, but it’s not exactly true. While you can, in fact, find hydration in a cactus, it’s not as…

I saw this video recently on a survival channel I really like, and I found it very interesting. It was actually posted in 2010, right…

Earlier this week, the US began a large-scale misslie defense operation in South Korea, causing China to condemn the activities as well as warn of a potential…

This might seem like a funny title, but seriously, think about it. Trees are awesome. And when you are fighting for survival, you’ll come to love trees.…

We covered hunting vs. trapping a few days ago, and of course, once you’ve caught an animal, you need to make sure it’s consumable for…

The internet has been abuzz with the latest info dump from Wikileaks, code-named Vault 7 by the notorious hacking organization. It is the largest ever…

There are many situations in survival, or even life in general, in which you might have to carry an injured person. Ambulances are simply not…

When you are in the position of needing to find, kill, and dress the meat for your next meal, the finer points of how you…

You have probably heard by now that over the weekend, President Trump tweeted that Obama had been wiretapping his campaign headquarters last year, right before…

When you think of natural disasters that can pose a threat to your life, you probably think of hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, etc. But regular old…

If you find yourself trekking across long distances or happen to be in a very wet environment, you might be faced with the difficult task…

If you’re a survivalist, prepper, or aspiring homesteader, one of your goals is probably to live off-grid. And it is certainly a wise goal to…

Storing survival food in buckets is a very great idea. They will keep your food protected from light, temperature, and moisture, and help to store…

Through all the chaos and upheaval in the wake of 2016 presidential election results, one theme has been constant: Democratic leadership feels quite the sense…

If you are stranded in the wilderness and manage to acquire some food and start a fire, you’ll need something to cook in. Here is a…

When you are stranded in the wilderness or in some other survival situation, one of the most crucial components of finding adequate shelter is time.  You…

We’ve reported on the increase in crime in Sweden recently, as well as the murmurings of war across the globe, and this story relates to…

A lot of people have hesitations when it comes to herbal remedies and essential oils, especially for survival. Well, you can trust a nurse’s perspective…

In a disaster, all our easy-to-access digital information about all of our assets, utilities, and resources might vanish in an instant if communication grids go…

The last year has seen a troubling rise of the bird flu around the globe, and it doesn’t seem to be subsiding. Since the first…

Boar hunting is no joke. Boars can weigh hundreds of pounds, have sharp tusks that can do serious damage, and are a lot faster than…

Meterologists warn that close to 100 million people throughout the Midwest are subject to extreme weather Wednesday, in the wake of 22 tornadoes that hit the…

A mylar blanket emergency blanket is a very common item to throw in a bug out bag or emergency kit. It can be a very…

I often come across great little survival hacks online that don’t really seem complex enough to call for a whole article, so I’ve been saving…

‘Survival Mom’ blogger and YouTuber Lisa Bedford knows what she’s talking about when she talks survival, and this video is a great look at a…

Heavy weather has pounded the South American country of Chile this week, leaving millions without water. Heavy rains during the normally dry summer months has…

To be honest, people have been expecting the next WWIII since I was a kid. That being said, this definitely seems to be one of…

Whether you are in a survival scenario or you are just out for a hike with some friends, you need to take precautions against the…

International media sources have been reporting navy drills begun by Iran this weekend in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. This is their first significant military…

Sometimes, we think so often about the big threats: war, natural disasters, economic meltdown, we forget the little threats all around us. Not even opportunistic…

One of the ultimate forms of self-reliance is being able to raise and butcher your own livestock, and this won’t change after disaster strikes. If…

There are a lot of survival and preparedness items you’ll choose to invest in that you only need to buy once. Things like weapons, pressure…

When disaster strikes, one of your top concerns once your initial security is ensured will be to get a meal together for your family. But what…

You may have heard of the many incidents of large, boisterous crowds full of chanting and protesters at many town hall events across the country…

We’ve been making more of an effort to share top news stories that are relevant to preppers and show a general trajectory of global events…

Nuts are one of the cornerstones of a complete emergency food storage diet, as they contain crucial fat and protein, both of which can be…