Do you have an emergency plan? If something happens, what steps will you take to ensure that you and your loved ones end up safe and sound? Do you have everything that you need properly stored away in a manner that’s easy to access? Having a proper evacuation plan in place is a major part … Read more
How much do you know about wilderness survival? We’re not talking about the items that you need to survive in the wilderness. Instead, we’re asking about general facts. Do you know how much water you should be drinking on a daily basis? Do you know what STOP stands for? Are you a walking encyclopedia of … Read more
No one ever said that survivalists aren’t creative. These situations lead to a lot of imaginative solutions. You’d be surprised at what you can come up with when you need to. After all, as they say, “necessity is the mother of invention!” Here are ten interesting survival tricks and tools that will come in handy … Read more
How much do you know about tornados? You hear the warning sirens, keep an eye on the weather reports, and know the difference between a tornado warning and a tornado watch. But how many myths do you believe? Do you think that you’re safe, just because you’re in a metropolitan area? Have you watched the … Read more
Strokes have been in the news quite a bit lately, with the death of Luke Perry and the illness of John Singleton at the forefront of everyone’s minds. The main thing to remember is that in many cases, you can suffer a stroke and survive, as long as you know how. This involves understanding the … Read more
Did you know that there are some home remedies that are just as effective as the kind made by pharmaceutical companies? These home remedies have been used for centuries, and work as all-natural counterparts to standard medications. A well-prepared survivalist has these items on hand in their medicine cabinet or cupboard. 1) Aloe Aloe is … Read more
One of the toughest things about being a survivalist or a prepper is having a place to store all of your goods. Sure, you can fill your basement with items like canned food and bottled water, but what happens if you need to get moving quickly? Imagine how long it will take to load up … Read more
No matter how prepared you are for a bad situation, there’s always the chance that you’re missing crucial supplies. Plus, how do you restock on certain things once you’re out of them? If the worst has happened, then there are no stores, no electricity, and no way of paying for goods even if you wanted … Read more
When it comes to survival tools, few things are as good to have on hand like a knife. You can use a knife for many different things, from slicing open and preparing your prey to cutting rope. Here are nine very useful ways to use a knife when you’re out there, trying to survive. 1) … Read more
Bourbon is far more than an alcoholic beverage. It can also save your life! Here are nine ways that bourbon can really come in handy when you’re out there in the wilderness. 1) It Doubles as Disinfectant If you’re out in the wilderness or for some reason can’t get to the clinic – and you … Read more
Office buildings, shopping malls, schools, and other public buildings have become primary targets for active shooters in the United States and around the world in the past few decades. While the chances of you getting into a situation like this personally are rather slim, it’s still a good idea to know what to do if … Read more
Sitting at an interrogation table being questioned can cripple even the most self-confident person in the world. If you have intentions of being completely honest, it can cause you to crumble under the pressure of the never-ending questions. Instead of panicking and falling into the traps of an experienced interrogator, know how to react before … Read more
All of your life you’ve been told to save your money for the future. While that’s a good plan, what if some tragedy happens and it’s every man for himself. Without a government in place to uphold the value of the all mighty dollar, people will return to a bartering system of older times. The … Read more
You’re thinking about taking the adventure and climbing Mt. Everest. It’s one of the most dangerous places to climb in the entire world and around 5% of the people that attempt it…die. You can minimize your chances of becoming a statistic by taking the proper precautions. Don’t let the idea of the possibility of death … Read more
When you go out for a hike or a hunt and plan to return that night to your comfortable campsite or bed, you don’t take a whole lot with you. There’s no way of knowing when the weather could suddenly make a turn for the worse, or you could get lost even if you think … Read more
The bow drill is best known as a prehistoric way of starting a fire. Archaeologists have found these drills in sites that date back to the 4th Millennium B.C. Early man used them to drill holes in semiprecious gemstones. Although bow drills are no longer used for this purpose (modern tools are now used … Read more
In our house, we had the kitchen pantry, the laundry nook pantry, the basement pantry and the 20 Cubic Feet deep freezer chest. Most of the time, these areas were kept well stocked. “Running low” on something meant we were down to 2-3 cans or jars of it, not simply one. Our Grandparents homes were … Read more
Zip ties, also known as cable ties, are those brightly colored bits of plastic that can be used to tie wires and cords together, hold certain parts onto your car in a pinch, or even keep some of your tools connected to your toolbox. They also have a lot of uses out in the wild. … Read more
Depending on how you react to a bee sting, a single one can prove to be deadly. Most people aren’t overly harmed by bee venom, they only experience some pain and swelling, and that’s it. However, people who are allergic to bee stings will feel much more than that and can go into anaphylactic … Read more
Ending up in the desert with no food or water is one of the many tropes that you’ll see in movies. However, it’s entirely possible actually to end up in this situation. Unlike the movie characters who have no real idea of how to proceed, you’ll know what to do when you encounter a prickly … Read more
Heat exhaustion can kill you if it isn’t treated right away. This occurs when your body overheats due to a combination of the temperature outdoors, as well as some sort of overexertion, whether it’s walking, running, or playing sports outside on a hot day. If you feel any of the symptoms of heat exhaustion (the … Read more
To a survivalist, a tampon is more than a woman’s hygiene implement. In dire situations, a tampon and its packaging can be used for any number of things, from water filters to candle wicks. Here are details for several of these different uses. 1) As a straw. It’s fairly simple to turn an unused … Read more
The U.S. is home to many different types of spiders. While the majority of them are harmless (at least to humans, anyway), several can be quite deadly. The seven listed here are commonly found throughout the United States and represent a mix of both harmless and harmful. 1) Black Widow Spiders The Black Widow … Read more
A shelter is very necessary for survival. A tent is a great way to provide protection from the elements and a safe place to sleep or rest. Before purchasing a tent, you need to know exactly what the best attributes are. Some of them can vary, depending on your exact needs. Things to look … Read more
Though not as dramatically dangerous as TV and movies like to make it out to be, quicksand can be deadly if you don’t know how to respond to the situation. Fortunately, if you do ever find yourself slowly sinking into the ground, there are some techniques you can use to extract yourself. Escape … Read more
While it is possible to drown in as little as 1 inch of water, most cases happen around larger bodies of water like lakes, rivers, swimming pools, and the ocean. There are several methods you can employ to survive a drowning situation, especially when you are alone or too far out for help to … Read more
You can’t be rescued if no one can find you. In an emergency situation, the easier it is to locate you, the faster help will come. Fortunately, there are lots of ways you can signal for help that are recognized almost universally. Here are a few. Signal Mirror A signal mirror is a … Read more
When the power goes, especially during a storm, you’re never going to be sure how long the outage will last. It could be a few minutes; it could be a few days. After a blizzard or hurricane, it could even be weeks. No matter the cause, it’s better to have a plan in place … Read more
There are a number of ways large plastic sheeting could come in handy during an emergency. And with a few other supplies, like a knife and some duct tape, the possibilities are almost endless. 1. Keep Yourself and Your Stuff Dry Whether you use a bag to make a poncho or wrap up … Read more
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 person trapped in a living nightmare (those last two often seem to go together). Amusement parks have even managed to turn them into a source of adrenaline-laced entertainment. Know anyone … Read more
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 item that can help you accomplish a whole lot of tasks much more easily than without it. Here are just a few to keep in mind. Build a Shelter Much … Read more
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 reef and turn it into a pile of scrap. If you should find yourself in this unique survival situation, here are some tips to help you last long enough to … Read more
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 scenarios probably make it more likely that something will go wrong. Whey they do, 911 is probably not going to be an option. Knowing basic wound care for a variety … Read more
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 it records when the car is off. Really nice (and expensive) versions will even overlay the speed, time and location based on readings from its internal GPS data. If you … Read more
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 gather will have to do with your current environment and what activities you regularly engage in. For day to day routines, you’ll probably start with items like your cell phone … Read more
Increases in maintenance schedules and security have made plane travel safer than ever. But, like any other mode of transportation, accidents can still occur. That being said, people who have studied past crashes have managed to glean together several steps you can take to make your chance of survival even better. Sit in … Read more
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 Disasters Nuclear Factors Population Density Quality of Life Natural Disasters Thanks to modern communication, we are all pretty aware of what natural disasters could potentially happen in each region … Read more
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 an EDC kit? To put it simply, it is an Every Day Carry kit. To put it another way, it is a kit to keep on hand at all times … Read more
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 lock pick experience or skills can learn how to open a set of handcuffs. The design of handcuff locks involves pushing a single lever on the inside of the mechanism … Read more
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 is a ton of info out there about different stun guns and different types of pepper spray, there is less that actually compares the two for people trying to decide … Read more