The second principle of the “Principles of Three” is that you have roughly three hours in severe weather to get yourself a shelter. There is nothing magical about three hours except that in severe elements, that is about the time where your core temperature becomes majorly, negatively affected – either too hot or too cold…
Transforming a Home Into a Fortified Castle
We are going back to an old adage: “A man’s (and woman’s) home is his/her castle!” If we want to keep our castle after a SHTF situation then we may need to do some updating! A lot of you probably already have done so, installing wonderful safes and protection items, but is it enough? Granted,…
(Video) Utilizing a Naturally Cool Tarp Shelter
Seems like whenever we see a camp-out video the outdoorsman, as well as showing how to hunt, find water, and organize his backpack items, also shows us how to keep warm at night. He or she will start a campfire, show us their snug sleeping back or hammock and also either shows us their tent…
(Video) Deciding Whether This is an Excellent Bug Out Shelter Design for a Collapse
Maybe you already have that nice piece of land, either bought outright or inherited from a relative. You know you want to use it for bug-out purposes and have been hashing through various ideas on what to build. If you are handy, you can always build your own cabin, possibly using wood and resources around…
(Video) They Build a Large Permanent Super Shelter on Newly Acquired Property and it’s Awe-Inspiring
We have to be honest with you. When it comes to survival videos we love the ones where we see men and women, who have purchased their own wilderness land, building on it. There is just something immensely satisfying, knowing the land is theirs, and what they build on it is either their own little…
(Video) Be in Awe as a Prepper Completes a Survival Bunker in His Own Backyard!
We all want to do it but few of us really have the know-how or ambition to build our own survival bunker. We might build a shack out in the wilderness somewhere, maybe even go underground, but the thought and craftiness Colin Furse utilizes may put some of us to shame! Apparently, a lot of…
NASA Wanted to Colonize Mars Using This Building Style. Here Are 7 Reasons We Should Do the Same.
As NASA still finds ways to make Mars an inhabitable planet, they’ve come up with some great ideas that survivalists are taking into consideration. One of their ideas was a unique building style that would be able to withstand the temperatures and environment that individuals can find on Mars. When you learn who this building…
(Video) 10 of the Safest Places to Head to if WWIII Breaks Out
Sadly, given political, religious and social upheaval, worldwide, the world in 2017 is as close to a World Conflict as it was in July 1914; some, given the turmoil in the Middle East, would say we are even closer to the precipice than during that period. There are at least six regions where a minor…
(Video) Family Discovers a 1960’s Fallout Shelter in Their Backyard
It is surprising the things a family can find in their backyard if they look closely enough. For us, moving into a somewhat rural area in Southern California is was finding tins and magazines dating back into the early 1920s and 1930s — but there are those who find even more impressive things! A family…
(Video) Luxurious Underground Shelters for the World’s Elite Are Hard to Believe
It is called “luxury survival” and while it is much more comfortable than the bomb shelters of fifty or more years ago, it is still a confining shelter! We are reminded of a television show of the 1970s called Space: 1999. In this sci-fi show, the moon breaks free of Earth orbit and the people…
(Video) Barefoot Man Built an Underground House for Only $50. Wow!
Many of us are not exactly wealthy, even if we do own a small parcel of land we expect to bug-out on. After all, the land itself does not come cheap and then the subsequent building on that piece of earth can also be a costly matter! Over the years we’ve learned many ways to…
(Video) He Gives Us a Tour of a Hidden JFK Nuclear Bomb Shelter on a Remote Island and it’s Incredible!
One of our favorite subjects in school was history. During the Cuban Missile Crisis in the early 1960s things were tense. President Kennedy was obviously less sure about his persuasive powers than he let on because, little did we know, he had a secret nuclear bomb fallout shelter created during that time for he and…
Learn How to Master These 4 Incredible DIY Native American Shelters
When we think of Native Americans and shelters we instantly think of the Tepee or the Wigwam and that is not being insensitive. The American Indians really did use those famous shelters and it is nothing to be embarrassed about. They were wonderful feats of engineering and imagination! Yet, amongst those were other great…
(Video) She Lives in a Tiny House So She Can Travel the World. Now Listen to How She Made Her Dreams Possible!
When we first heard about the “tiny house revolution” we were curious. After we saw our first few tiny houses we wondered how people can live like that. A composting toilet? Really? Then, as the tiny houses became more creative and we heard how a single person to a family was able to organize themselves…
(Video) Why This Popular Survival Shelter is Ideal for the Summer
It is not something we want to think about but what if, at a moment’s notice, you have to bug-out and you are not completely prepared. It can be for any reason. Perhaps an earthquake has hit and you are on the other side of town, having only what is in your car, minimally ready…
(Video) This Family Lives in a Eighteen Thousand Dollar Underground Off Grid Home and it’s Truly Remarkable
If you were to experience a SHTF situation having to do without a bed, bathroom, or a home can be devastating. That is why preppers pride themselves on having a bug out shelter or cabin ready to flee to at a moment’s notice. It’s just one less thing they’ll have to worry about when a…
(Video) They Show Us How to Assemble a Survival Group Shelter Under a Yew Tree and it’s Amazing!
It’s always fun to see the planning of a project then watch as its creator gets those first boards or branches in place. Our host decided he wanted to create a group shelter in the middle of the woods, just beneath a Yew Tree. When finished, he hopes to sleep four or more a time.…
NASA Wanted to Colonize Mars Using This Building Style. Here Are 7 Compelling Reasons to Build a Home This Way.
Earthbag building is one of the premier technologies for sustainable architecture. We have heard this said time and again. And its popularity makes all kinds of sense when you consider NASA wants to colonize Mars using this building style! Hey, if we want to build on another planet, a place where the environment is unstable…
(Video) Barefoot Old-timer Built an Underground House for Only $50. Unbelievable!
When someone mentions a bug-out shelter, most people immediately think of an above ground structure. One obstacle to building an above ground structure for a lot of people is cost. What few people consider is building an underground shelter. If they do, that assumed costs and access to light generally turns them off. By being…
(Video) She Switched From a Hammock to a Tent and Her Reasons Why Make Sense!
If you’re just starting out into the Survivalist world then there are a few lessons you need to learn. Obviously, beginner first aid and survival skills are a must! One of those skills includes finding or making a shelter. While more advanced survivalists can make their own using natural resources found in their surroundings, it’s…