You may have heard that iodine is an important item to stock up on for survival, but what is it exactly, and what do you use it…

Vacuum sealing is a fantastic way to preserve food, and if you’re a survivalist, homesteader, or prepper, you’re probably very familiar with them. But did…

CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is one of those crucial skills that everyone should know how to do. I thought about writing an article, but I…

There’s no perfect firearm for everyone (except maybe an AR-15), and there are different reasons why you might choose the firearm you do for survival…

Last week we posted an introduction to reloading ammunition, and promised we’d follow up with more about how to actually do the reloading. As with…

Riots erupted in a largely immigrant neighborhood of Stockholm, Sweden Monday night, resulting in fires, damage to private property, and looting. It is reported that…

Loperamide, commonly sold under the names Imodium, Imodium A-D, Anti-Diarrheal, Diamode, is an essential survival medicine that you should probably pretty much always have with…

A lot of people think of a Mad Max-type survival when they imagine a world after mass destruction or nuclear holocaust. Cruising around a desolate…

The United States has deployed the aircraft USS Carl Vinson into the South China seas, reportedly for “routine operations”, but many worry it might be…

As the G20 Summit convenes in Bonne, Germany, many G20 nations find themselves eager to determine just how committed the Trump administration will be to…

You may have heard that, in a pinch, you can use super glue to seal up cuts if you do not have access to a…

In Ceuta, Spain today, hundreds of African migrants stormed Spanish border barricades in a successful attempt to cross illegally into Spanish territory. Ceuta is an…

When you’re storing food for short or long-term survival, it’s important to choose the most efficient, caloric foods. Calories are the currency of food’s ability…

One of the biggest considerations when adding firearms and ammo to your survival stash is whether or not you can sustain your ability to rely…

When we think of urban survival, we mostly just think about blending in, personal safety, transportation, or places to sleep. Popular survival YouTuber Survival Russia…

Tech billionaire and Tesla founder Elon Musk issued a stern warning at the World Government Summit in Dubai this week that artificial intelligence has some very…

Coffee has always been one of the staples of the cowboy diet, as well as trappers, hunters, and mountain men of yesteryear. You’ve probably seen…

Well, the media is going crazy over the recent announcement of the resignation of Mike Flynn as National Security Advisor. It has definitely been the…

I thought this was a really insightful and important video to make, about bugging out in the city, and sleeping under a bridge at night.…

One of the primary reasons we rely on today’s energy grids, such as gas and electric, are to preserve, prepare, and store our foods. When…

When you commit to hunting for your dinner, a good recipe that can be cooked over the open fire really makes the experience. This simple,…

If you find yourself getting tired of energy bars and protein shakes every time you’re out on the trail, it’s time to liven up your…

Every avid hiker or outdoorsman knows the value of a quality pair of hiking boots. A bad pair can ruin a camping trip or even…

There’s a lot about survival we can learn from the military. You never know when you might need to defend your homestead in a militant…

  Today I wanted to discuss a bit about basic flood preparedness. Now, you might live in an area where floods are a reality and…

It’s always been hard to get an accurate picture of what’s really going on at the Fukushima Daichi nuclear plant in Japan since its cooling…

Potatoes are one of the best survival foods you can grow. They are caloric and starchy and will keep for a long time if stored…

There has always been a lot of discussion surrounding why some people are able to survive harrowing situations that the rest of us could never…

There are many guns available on the market, both for sport, home defense, and concealment, and it might be a bit overwhelming when you’re new…

Thousands of Northern California residents of the town of Oroville have been evacuated in recent days due to an anticipated failure of an axuilary spillway in…

Meat can be difficult to store, but provides important calories and nutrients for sustenance that can’t be ignored. While beef jerky will only last a…

Women have a unique challenge for preparedness in terms of safety. There are many ways to defend oneself and train for physical defense and endurance,…

Water is one of the essentials of disaster preparedness, but if you don’t store it properly, bacteria can grow in your containers, the containers can…

When preparing for medical needs, oftentimes preppers will just make sure to have the standard first aid kit items on hand and assume that’s good.…

We discussed a bit last week about whether or not our country will see peace and stability with Donald Trump is in office. A lot…

We’ve mentioned a few time on this blog how crucial gunsmithing will be after a disaster hits, especially in the mass breakdown of civilization. But…

Preppers have recently assumed the nickname “doomsday” preppers, because, in a lot of cases, that’s what many people are preparing for, or at least that’s what non-preppers…

Garlic is touted as both a delicious ingredient good for almost all savory cooking and a potent natural medicine. Honey, too, is both a sweet…

  If you live in the Southwestern portion of the United States, you are never very far from a desert. Whether you enjoy hiking in…

How often have you had a friend or even a family member look at you as though you’ve lost your mind and asked you why…