With less than a week before the inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump, Obama has ordered US troops into Europe, accusations of Russian hacking continue, China is rapidly taking military control of disputed waters and islands, and Syria is still smoldering and continues to draw the West and East closer to world war. With all … Read more
One major principle in selecting survival gear is versatility, you want gear that can do more than one job and is suitable for more than one situation. However; there are times when gear that would normally be on the top of anyone’s list is not going to suit your purposes. One of these cases … Read more
If you have “bugged out” into the wilderness, then one of your major motivations for this strategy was undoubtedly to avoid potentially hostile people. But you might not have been the only one with this in mind, and some of those that took the same course of action might themselves be hostile. So, what do … Read more
In most cases of wilderness survival shelter will be your number one concern since hypothermia can kill you much faster than starvation or even dehydration. One of the easiest and fastest shelters that can be built in the wilderness is the debris shelter. One person, with no equipment, can put one together in less … Read more
In a world with ever-advancing technology that threatens to further restrict freedom and autonomy, we need advancing responses, such as drones, satellite technology, the average person’s ability to resist tyrannical rule is being eroded. While low-tech measures can make you less vulnerable or even be used to combat this technology, sometimes the only option is high-tech. … Read more
Prepping is very important to you. You are getting all the items you need for you and your family to survive, and you are learning the skills you need to make you more independent. You are probably proud of this as well, and you should be. However, this doesn’t mean you should be advertising to … Read more
A struggle for survival in an urban setting could take place at any time. Massive grid failure or zombie apocalypse isn’t a requirement. Look at how many people have been shot in Chicago this year already, or how many people have been victims of mob violence in other cities. Whether after a disaster or … Read more
I recently came across this very cool video on how to make a “stealth shelf” in your home. It is a great way to hide cash, jewelry, valuable medical supplies, weapons, whatever. It’s a great idea to have as much of your survival stash as possible hidden in various places to reduce the likelihood of … Read more
For the first time in decades, violent crime rates are on the rise. This is not a trend likely to change if the availability of life-sustaining resources is limited by any number of possible disasters. If you want to survive, finding water, shelter, and food is only going to be the beginning. You will have … Read more
One of the key skills to surviving in the wilderness is to ensure that you never come into contact with predators. The less you must face a predator, the better your chances of survival. In addition to keeping a vigilant watch out, you should also learn how to move through any environment as silently as … Read more