Think of this scenario: The SHTF and nearly everyone around you is unprepared. You, of course, knew what you were doing early on and, with steaks, hot dogs, and burgers ready for the grill you invite some pals over for a big “end of days” party! They think you are awesome! But then, you suddenly…
10 Primitive Survival Skills Every Outdoorsman and Woman Should Learn
As preppers, we are always trying to hone our survive skills. We know what is important, the pantry of food, the things we pack into our bug-out bags, the water we collect, and the fire we build. Yet, there are still many beginner survivalists and preppers out there that are disoriented. Then there are seasoned…
7 Things to Never Attempt Eating in the Wild
As human beings, in general, we love to eat. It feels good and makes us content. You never know how good you have it at home until you need to go out into the wilderness and kill your meal. Yet, foraging for food is always a good way to find fiber, various eatable plants, saps, and…
NASA is Preparing for an Asteroid Impact. They Claim: ‘It’s going to happen’
We harp on preparation excessively and there is a good reason for that. There are enough problems in our world, foreign and domestic, to make a reasonable man and woman realize a SHTF scenario is forthcoming. Nevertheless, there are other things to consider, from here and afar, when it comes to prepping. Think about…
Learn About the Best States to Head to When All Hell Breaks Loose
Many preppers already have it in their heads where they are going to live when a chaos situation makes itself known. Many have fortified shelters all picked out while others have decided to bug in. We like both ideas! However, there will always be states in the USA that are better to live in than others…
Meteor Crater in Arizona Reminds Us of Potential Asteroid Impact Dangers
We had a talk with a friend of ours the others day about meteors, both of us wondering what we’d do if it was reported a huge one was coming our way. For the most part, we figured it would be the end of all life on Earth and we really would not want to know…
7 Extremely Clever Ways to Utilize Cinder Blocks for Survival. #6 is Just Genius!
When we were kids there was an old alley and from it, we discovered all sorts of unique, thrilling and dangerous things. We were kids so the danger did not really matter. The “junk” we found was what counted and we would drag a lot of these things home; old tires, empty wooden boxes,…
(Video) How to Open a Lock With a Nut Wrench in 2 Seconds. This is Crazy!
When we left our old home we made sure we had keys for every lock around the place and we pointed the new owners in the direction of our key hanger so they would know, without a doubt, what they needed to get in and out of various gates and structures. However, that is not…
What Makes THIS Item Something Vital That Every Prepper Should Have at Their Side During a Collapse
Now, more than ever before, prepping for a chaos situation is vital and there are simply some things that must be thought about ahead of time. Food and power are certainly up there on the list but also safety and security. Even these days when our rights are trounced on and when angry men and…
5 Bizarre But Useful Survival Hacks Everyone Should Try
We’ve watched and read pretty much everything having to do with prepping, surviving and those special hacks that make this potential SHTF thing worth our while! No, we’re not making fun of survival training or anything like that. If we did we’d be making fun of ourselves. But let’s have a sense of humor about…
It’s Easy to Get Rid of Pesky Moles by Using THESE Excellent Techniques…
A mole is not your friend. Even for the most casual of farmers, someone who has a little garden in their yard with tomatoes and Summer squash, they will come, take away, and never even say thank you. They are pests no matter what those cute animated cartoons may show. Moles need to be gotten…
Federal Land Transfer: Be Wary of Politicians Bearing Maps
Maps are an important way of life. What would we do without them? Some people with amazing senses of direction have no problem getting around but those of us who have problems with east and west, who cannot go anywhere without their Garman map and direction finder, are not as lucky! However, come to find…
Prepper BS to Stop Believing in Right Away… Before it’s too Late
When the day comes to use all of your prepping skills, you will most definitely have a foot up on those who did not prepare. That goes without saying. Yet, you may also be completely floored by the things witnessed during this time. As a matter of fact, some of you may have journals, diary…
It Turns Out That it Only Costs $500 to Build an Impressive Survival Gun Cache!
We never want to under emphasize how, after a chaos situation erupts, we will need to protect ourselves. Before order is restored there is going to be a lot of turmoil. Innocent men and women are going to need to defend themselves from any manner of fiend then, when things start to settle down,…
7 Surprising Items to Scavenge From a Car When a Survival Situation Arrives
When the “end of days” arrives there is going to be a lot of chaos and panic. People will be doing things they, as rational beings, would never normally do but – in the aftermath – there will be calm, houses will be vacated and cars will be abandoned, and rummaging will begin. While…
(Video) This Hammock Rain Setup is So Clever! Why Didn’t I Think of That Before?!
Many of us have already put up a hammock, utilizing trees, straps and, depending on your preference, making or purchasing either a canvass or nylon hammock. Yet there can be problems when it rains. It is not just needing to set up your hammock under a shelter or even worrying about your straps letting loose…
Could a Person Identify These 6 Deadly and Venomous Snakes While Bugging Out?
It is springtime! While April showers may bring May flowers, the warmer weather also has a habit of bringing out what some might think are the most unnecessary of outdoor creatures! Granted, there are those out there who love snakes. There is something about their slithering, beady eyes, and what seems like a constant…
(Video) Don’t Make These 10 Bug In Mistakes or Else!
There are many articles and videos out there telling us how to get prepared for a SHTF scenario and we truly appreciate the advice. Often, we learn things we hadn’t considered before, which is the point! However, there are things that some would-be preppers do that are not quite suitable. Maybe they think themselves above…
(Video) How to Make a Simple (Yet Effective) Bushcraft Knife
Any outdoorsman can tell you the virtues of having a really good knife. You use it for any number of things from shredding or cutting wood to slicing through cordage and brush. What would we do without our knife? Better yet, how can we have a knife made to our own unique specifications? Sure, you can…
(Video) This Large Super Shelter is Truly One of a Kind…
These men have done something we have all wanted to do at one time or another. Purchase a nice plot of land in the middle of nowhere (Ontario, Canada) and build a terrific house/shelter! It does help that they seem to get along well and have a great idea where it should be located and…