Picking out the right survival gear can be stressful, but that’s not the worst part. The worst part is having everything all picked out and purchased, thinking you’ve got the best gear out there when suddenly a whole bunch of brand new stuff hits the market, and now you suddenly NEED that new knife or…
(Video) With These Clever Winter Hacks, it’s Easy to Stay Warm While Bugging Out
Let’s face it: no matter how prepared we are mentally and physically for winter, we will still have times when we simply cannot get warm. Sometimes you’ll wake up warm and snug and hop out of bed only to have all your warmth immediately drained from you the second your feet hit the floor. You…
(Video) Forget Stitches. Here’s an Easy Way to Treat a Wound During a Collapse.
From time to time we all get injured. That’s just a fact of life. We can never really plan when and where this will happen, or whether or not we’ll have access to a clinic when these injuries do happen, so knowing how to fix yourself up will certainly be a boon to your survival…
(Video) When Running Out of Lighter Fuel, Here’s a Clever Alternative
While many survivalists these days are turning to the cheap Bic lighters to fill their survival kits, there are many others who are die hard purists and prefer the old-fashioned Zippo-style lighter. There is absolutely nothing wrong with either side; they both have their pros and cons, and it’s really a matter of personal preference.…
(Video) Check Out How to Use a Primitive Weapon Called the Shepard’s Sling. This is Insane!
Assuming you know the story of David and Goliath, you know how a small shepherd boy used a primitive sling to hurl a pebble between the eyes of a giant of a man and killed him, securing a victory for the Israelites against the Philistines. When you were a child, and you heard the story,…
(Video) During a SHTF Situation, Here are Two Ingenious Ways to Pick a Lock…
Picking a lock may seem like a relatively straightforward process. It certainly appears to be the case in every single movie and TV episode that shows the hero (or villain) pull a small lockpick set out of their pocket and pop the lock in a matter of seconds. In reality…not so much. Lockpicking is a…
(Video) Everyone Needs This SHTF Tool. Here’s Why:
When SHTF, having the right tools to get you and your family through the tough times ahead is going to be what sets you up and apart from the rabble who will be scrambling to get their acts together when they’ve failed to plan for the inevitable. You may know what some of these tools…
(Video) The Person Who Came up With This is Brilliant!
If you’re like most survivalists and preppers, you hate to pay for those overpriced fire starters that can be found in outdoor stores. While they are incredibly useful and are excellent at what they do (that is, allowing you to start a fire in damp, cold conditions), you have to wonder if there isn’t a…
(Video) This Survivalist Compares Firesteel. Which Ones He Feels Are the Best? What a Helpful Video!
Picking out your survival tools is never an easy choice. Of course, you want something that’ll work well every time, but you also don’t want to break the bank. With survival in mind, you may also want a variety of different methods to turn to in case your first choice doesn’t work out for you.…
5 Bizarre Spiders in the World That Are So Strange They’re Hard to Believe
Going through your house, you may be appalled to find creepy crawly spiders lurking in the corners of your home, waiting with their sticky webs for unwitting insects and, far too often, your face. Before you know it, you’re doing the YMCA dance trying to remove a web from your hair and clothes and praying…
(Video) How to Make an Easy and Effective Penny Can Stove That’ll Keep the Chill Away This Winter…
There are times when even the most expensive, most high-tech camp stove will cease to function. The problem with this is that the more advanced a tool is, the more difficult it is to repair. This isn’t good news when you’re hungry, cold and need to get some heat going to survive. Sure, you could build…
(Video) How to Achieve Endless Hot Water Without Electricity…
One of the nastiest prospects of living completely off the grid when SHTF is having to forgo the pleasures of hot water for bathing and cleaning. Of course, many people will combat this with either high-tech systems of solar or wind to power their water heaters, or they will simply heat large pots of water…
(Video) 5 Incredible Fire Hacks That Are so Easy it’s Hard to Believe
In every survival kit, there should be several ways of starting a fire. After all, without fire, we will not be able to boil water, cook food, or keep warm. If you’re lost in the wilderness, fire also grants you the opportunity to signal for help. This makes it a top priority to the survivor;…
9 Apocalyptic Hacks a Prepper Will Need When the World Ends
Ready or not, the apocalypse is coming. Well, maybe not the apocalypse, but chances are pretty good that at some point in your lifetime you’ll find a use for any of some survival tips and tricks. This could be during a storm event, an earthquake, social unrest, outbreak of martial law and government imposed curfews…
7 of the Most Dangerous Places on Earth to be Wary Of
The largest concern for any prepper or survivalist is safety. It is our first and only cause and concern. We can alleviate this fear by building strong walls and stocking up on every ration we can get our hands on, preparing for every eventuality we can possibly imagine. We do this knowing that the world…
(Video) He Takes Out 6 Products. Which Ones Prevents a Windshield From Fogging Up? This is an Incredible Hack!
Now that it’s getting cooler, one thing we all need to start worrying about again is foggy windows. Having windows that fog up while you’re driving is incredibly dangerous, and many an accident has occurred because of this very issue. To be truly prepared for SHTF, you must have a vehicle that’s ready to go…
Why a Black Mamba is Known for its Kiss of Death
One of the most feared members of the reptile family, the black mamba, is known worldwide for its “kiss of death.” The snake’s highly potent venom, coupled with the fact that it’s also the fastest snake on the planet, has given it a fearsome reputation. But, like so many other fears, the overwhelming fear for…
Why Using Sawdust During SHTF Can Lead to Many Beneficial Projects
If you’re a homesteader, prepper, or just a handyman (or handywoman), chances are you’ve run into the problem from time to time of what to do with sawdust at the end of a woodworking project. You don’t want just to throw it away because of a nagging feeling in your gut that every handful of…
Fascinating Facts About Brown Recluse Spiders That Remind Us That Knowledge is Power
One of humanity’s most significant shared fear is arachnophobia. We learn from a young age that spiders are disgusting, terrifying creatures that should be avoided at all costs and smothered with a paper towel every time they are found in our homes. We learn that spider bites are painful, dangerous, and at times deadly, and…
7 Items a Prepper Does Not Need in His Bug Out Bug and Why
Packing a bug out bag is always a somewhat challenging and stress-inducing event. On the one hand, you want to make sure you’ve got everything you need when SHTF. On the other hand, you don’t want to pack so much extra junk that you end up carrying twice the weight you actually need to have.…