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
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
A survival knife is an essential tool for any outdoor enthusiast. Whether you love to fish, hunt, or simply take a hike through the woods, your survival knife can be very beneficial. Knives can have so many uses, and there are many that you may not have thought of in the past. So here are … Read more
I like to post infographics from time to time on this site, especially when I find a really good and useful one. This might be one of the coolest and most useful infographics I’ve come across yet, however. What is the one thing that most modern humans will have on their person when stranded in … 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
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
When it comes to survival, you will find that some tools are better than others, naturally. You will also find that some of the tools you choose can do more than just one thing. That is always one of the things that you should consider when you are choosing items that you know you will … Read more
If you are in a true wilderness situation, odds are, you’ll either be killing animals, or you have a good chance of finding an animal carcass lying around. Even if the animal is of no use to you as food, the bones are most likely still strong and useful, and how. There are many ways … Read more
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 many DIY instructions, we figured visual was probably better than describing it. This video again covers some of the basics of what you need to get started reloading as well, … Read more
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 world, every man or woman for themselves, in a tricked-out armored car, battling road warriors and fighting for survival. But the truth about survival is that most of the scenarios … Read more
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 on firearms. Reloading ammo is popular among many gun enthusiasts, not just preppers, because it can save you a whole lot of money, and of course, it makes you far more … Read more
Knife blades are made from many different types of materials, including bone and even wrought iron. However, the most popular types of knives and the most common are made from steel. They will be stainless steel or high carbon steel blades. It can be confusing to know exactly which one you should choose, as there … Read more
Having an ax in the wilderness can be the difference between surviving or thriving. But like all gear, it can’t take care of you if you don’t take care of it. To keep your ax in optimal shape for a long life (of both your ax and you), follow these easy steps. Handle These … Read more
Recently I posted an article describing how to build a survival bow in the wilderness. Since a bow wouldn’t be much good without an arrow to fire from it today we’ll talk about how to build arrows in the wilderness for survival. Shaft Selection First, you will need to select straight, sturdy shafts … Read more
When looking for a survival knife the considerations are not going to be the same as for an EDC. Your survival knife isn’t going to be on your body every day, only when you are taking a camping trip, hunting, or even just stored with your survival supplies or bug-out-bag. Your survival knife should not … Read more
Have you ever stopped to think about what it would be like to not have water? We’re not talking about not having the bottled water that you like. We are not talking about not having water for a couple hours coming out of the tap. We’re talking about being in a survival situation where you … Read more