Every survivalist knows the critical importance of water to the ultimate chances he or she has to make it through a SHTF moment or survival situation. What most do not calculate, however, is how much they use water for purposes other than just staying alive. We use water to wash ourselves, our clothes and our…
[VIDEO] The Craftsmanship In This Ram Head Spike Knife Is INSANE!
This is another one of those videos where the point is to show you a skill as opposed to a practical “how-to”. In this video, you will get an inside look on blacksmithing as the craftsman involved mods a ram’s head knife out of an old railroad spike. How does this relate to survival? If…
This Guy Turned His Truck Into A Bug-Out-Mobile And It’s Incredible
It takes a certain mindset to be a survivalist, whether you are preparing for a SHTF moment, a longer term survival situation or even if you end up in a survival situation that just popped up, but is not because of some dire crisis. That mindset is to always be prepared or to be as…
Learn These First Aid Tactics For Survival And Stop Bleeding Before It Stops You
When you are facing down a long-term survival situation, it is almost inevitable that you will at some point experience or have to address a severe wound. A survival situation is, by nature, dangerous and poses threats in many different ways – and that is if you are in a manageable situation. In a SHTF…
[VIDEO] Make This Self Watering Bucket For Under $7
If you are like me, the only chore worse than stacking wood for the winter (it’s fun the first four cords. Sort of.) is weeding and watering the garden. I have a large garden, so staying on top of both can feel like a chore and although we have a well, and therefore don’t need to worry…
[VIDEO] 25 Survival Uses For Your Leather Belt
The key to survival in any situation is to use the tools around you to their optimal potential. One oft overlooked survival item that everyone has is a leather belt. In a survival situation, that old, worn, faded leather belt actually has many more uses than just holding up your pants. Whether to strap things together,…
[VIDEO] Awesome Trip Wire Alarm From Army Surplus Supplies
Making sure your camp or bug-out site or even your home are secure is a primary concern for just about everyone. This is particularly true in a bug-out, survival or SHTF situation. The easiest way to ensure your site is safe is to employ an automated sentry system. While this one is not fool-proof, it…
[VIDEO] Awesome Looking Drill Bit Knives! Would You Make One?
As most survivalists know, a knife is one of the most versatile survival tools in existence. In fact, you can never have too many or too many different types of knife. Knives can also be made out of just about anything (as corrections officers in prison find out virtually every day). In this video, the creator uses…
[VIDEO] 25 Epic Survival Uses For WD-40
WD-40 is one of those household items that literally has thousands of uses – including solving a lot of issues that can arise during a survival situation. It is so versatile that it should be included in your survival kit and bug-out bag – you can buy smaller cans if space is an issue – apart…
[VIDEO] DIY Solar Water Distiller
We all know that water is vital in a survival situation. After shelter, in terms of immediate needs, water ranks near the top of your priorities – you literally have about three to four days that you can survive without water and the clock starts ticking as soon as you take the last gulp of your…
[VIDEO] Turn An Old Lawnmower Blade Into A Big Knife With This Tutorial
Every few years, I have to replace my riding lawn mower blades and usually, the old blades go into a box in my barn to be sold as scrap to our local junkyard. When I saw this amazing idea for a very large machete-type knife, a light bulb went off! There are many purposes for…
[VIDEO] You’ll Want This Amazing Knife After Watching This Video…. We Do!
Every once in a while, you come across a craftsman that not only awes you with their skill, but reminds you of how much you lack in their skill set. It is not a competitive thing, it is more an appreciation for a master craftsman and their ability to ply their trade with the ease…
[VIDEO] Make These Ninja Throwing Stars From A Saw Blade
Warning: In some states, Ninja Throwing Stars are illegal to own or have in your possession and illegal to use in others. Please check your local laws before attempting this project or using Ninja Throwing Stars. Also, because you will be cutting steal, use the utmost caution and adhere to all safety protocols. For many of…
[VIDEO] Learn How To Cast Your Own Aluminum Ingots
In a survival or SHTF scenario, knowing how to melt and re-purpose aluminum is a handy skill that can have many different applications. One such application is to fashion ingots, which can then be melted down into any number of things, including something as simple as slingshot ammunition or as complicated as a motor part.…
How To Make Gel Fuel
One challenge in a survival situation – short or long-term, is providing yourself light at night. While traditional options – kerosene and hurricane lamps, candles and alcohol lamps – are always available, they pose issues in terms of safety. If something breaks, falls or gets tipped over the liquid fuel inside can spill and create…
How To Make A Paiute Trap To Catch Game
One of the more controversial topics in the survival genre is that of trapping game for food. Realistically, it should be a last resort – dying in a trap is a gruesome process that leaves the animal terrified, confused and frantic up until its last breath. That is just the reality of trapping. In a…
Build Your Own Inverted Solar Still
Every survival situation – it does not matter if it is the aftermath of a hurricane, laying low during civil unrest, getting lost in the wilderness – has four commonalities: You have to find shelter, food, water and create fire. Of those four, in the immediate, a safe haven is of paramount importance, but after…
A Survivalists Guide To Rifles: Top Three Of The Best!
Pretty much every survivalist understands the importance of firearms. In a survival situation or SHTF moment, your firearm is your life-saver – it can help you secure a food supply by hunting and allows you to protect yourself from animals and if society has broken down, people. Of all the possible firearms, the rifle is all…
How To Cook Fish On A Stick
We all know that food is critical when you are facing a survival situation; it is how you fuel your body and keep yourself healthy. In all but the most polluted of environments, fish are a great source of protein, vitamins and minerals. In most places, they are also the easiest of meat sources to catch…
[VIDEO] Use An Old Car Spring To Make This Awesome Spoon Carver’s Knife!
Re-purposing old and worn out stuff is a vital but fairly unique skill. We live in a throw-away society, which means that as soon as something grows old or outlives its original purpose, we toss it out. In a survival situation, especially a long-term survival situation, being able to re-purpose old or worn out items is…