Before the advent of bows and arrows, and certainly before guns, many prehistoric cultures around the world relied on a weapon known as an atlatl. It comprised of a thin spear and a hooked throwing stick and was used to increase greatly the distance, force, and accuracy of traditional spear hunting. It was also used…
Reuse Unwanted Materials by Creating a DIY Compost Bin From Wooden Pallets
There is a lot to be said for having your own compost bin. You will drastically reduce the amount of trash you are putting on the curb, and the compost makes an excellent supplement for your gardening soil, resulting in bigger, healthier plants and higher yields. Many people simply put up a small ring of…
Finding Natural Resources to Make a Crab Trap?! Sounds Like an Easy Meal!
Fishing with a trap or hook and line is one of the easiest ways to provide yourself with food in a survival situation. It’s what is known as “passive hunting.” With passive survival techniques, you will expend less energy and therefore whatever food you manage to get ahold of will result in a greater caloric…
Earthquake Proofing Your Pantry so That You’re Well Prepared for Whatever Madness May Come Your Way
Preppers serious about long-term food storage will spend a great deal of time and money canning their own preserves for when SHTF. But what happens when a natural disaster strikes? We do a lot of preparation for long-term survival, generally assuming that our home is our base — our safe place that will keep us…
Putting Together an Anti-Terrorist Bag: Having This Kit May Save Your Life Someday
In worst case scenarios, and we mean absolutely worst case scenarios, having a reliable weapons bag put together for when SHTF can be something to consider seriously if situations start getting from bad to worse. We like to think that we’ll never need anything like this at our disposal, but if history has ever taught…
Learn How to Make a Paracord Survival Bracelet – Mad Max Inspired!
550 paracord is one of the most invaluable tools you could ever have if you ever find yourself in a survival situation. It’s incredibly strong (550 stands for how many pounds of force it can safely carry) and remarkably resilient to wear and tear. There are a million ways you can use it: making tools,…
This Easy Way to Spearfish Will Help You Catch Fish Fast Using an Ancient Skill!
Anyone who has ever fished will tell you how easy it is to lose your lines, hooks and bait. While these are indispensable items to include in any survival kit, you may quickly find yourself in a situation where you need to eat and have exhausted your fishing supplies (easy to do if you are…
When SHTF it’s Okay to Chill Out… in This Comfy DIY Survival Chair!
When packing for a survival situation, one thing that will likely never make it onto the packing list will be a camping chair. Chairs are heavy, take up a lot of space and are unnecessary for keeping you alive. However, having somewhere comfortable to sit can do wonders for morale as the ground will often…
When Everything in This Bug Out Bag Was Revealed, I Couldn’t Wait to Assemble it for SHTF
When planning a survival kit — otherwise known as a bug out bag — we can beat ourselves up regularly when trying to make sure we have everything we need for any situation. In truth, having the PERFECT bug out bag is next to impossible, as there will always be a situation when you get…
What You Can Do NOW to Make Sure You are Ready to Bug Out at a Moment’s Notice
When SHTF, the first thing on most people’s minds is “I have to get out NOW.” We want to get away from the chaos and escape to a place where we have a little more control over the outcome. Whether this is to a relative’s house, a cabin in the woods, or a buried bunker,…
Make Delicious Meals With an 18th Century Earthen Oven – Find Out How to Make One HERE!
When homesteading, or even establishing a camp in a survival situation, one of the things that fall by the wayside is the simple art of fine cuisine. We will often learn from various survival or self-sufficiency experts that one of the most important keys to survival is to maintain a positive mental attitude. This is…
Why Knowing How to Use a Signal Mirror Can be the Key to Your Survival
In most survival situations, you’ll want to get out of the situation as quickly as possible. There’s a reason it’s called “survival” and not just “living comfortably out in the woods.” For this reason, being able to communicate with potential rescuers is an invaluable skill to have in your arsenal. A signal mirror on a…
Prepper Priorities From Creek Stewart: Deciding Whether Eating Well or Sleeping Well is More Important
In our day-to-day lives, many of us will gladly choose eating over sleeping. We have a far more regular eating schedule, and very often find ourselves up later than we should be, wolfing down snacks in front of the television, knowing full well that getting up in the morning is going to be a chore.…
Make a Bug Out Stove Out of Soda Cans – You Gotta Check This Out!
When making the decision to bug out, very often the first thing on a person’s mind will be food, and more importantly, how to cook it. Hopefully, you have a small camp stove in your bug out supplies. This will serve you as an easy source of comforting warm food and, if you need it,…