As we humans have expanded our footprint, we have encroached significantly the habitat of many wild animals; couple that with less people hunting and wild animals losing some of their fear of humans and the mix is almost perfect for encounters between man and beast. One beast that used to be a rare sighting but…
A Survivalists Guide To Living Off The Grid: Essential Tips And Info
Deciding to move “off grid” is not an easy one nor is it an easy thing to accomplish. There are various degrees of off grid and in reality few can completely isolate to the point they rely on the outside world for nothing. Even, however, if your decision is only to reduce your dependence on…
[VIDEO] Bug Out Vehicle Review… See What This Thing Can Do
If your survival strategy or bug out plan involves transportation, of any kind, it is critical that your ride be dependable, inexpensive and able to handle any number of environmental factors it might experience as you get to where you need to go. While we all would like a Humvee, the reality is most of…
How To Prepare Guns And Ammo For A SHTF Scenario
We all hope that we never have to face a SHTF moment (unless you are nuts) and hope that if we do, we are prepared. One of the most overlooked aspects to survival situations is your ammunition, or ammo. Most have a stockpile, but is it appropriate for the situation you face? Have the wrong…
Predict The Weather By Making This Storm Glass
Storm glasses is a type of weather forecasting device. It consists of a sealed glass container, potassium nitrate, ammonium chloride, distilled water, ethanol and natural camphor sealed in a glass container. While its forecasting ability is questioned, many people swear by it.The concept is that how the liquid appears, affected by environmental factors, is a predictive…
[VIDEO] Watch How This Guy Builds A Primitive Hut From Scratch
While it is very unlikely any of us will have to build our own survival hut out of sticks, leaves and mud daub, what this guy can do is an example of the resourcefulness all of us need when faced with a survival situation or SHTF moment. You simply never know, were we to encounter…
Most Effective Survival Uses for the Eastern White Pine for Self Sufficiency
One key to making it through any SHTF moment or survival situation is resourcefulness; if you possess just this one trait you increase your chances of survival exponentially. One of the most useful natural resources the survivalist has at his disposal, growing virtually everywhere, is the White Pine, but any of the 36 different types…
8 Unconventional Benefits Of Honey
Honey is one of those substances that the more we learn about it, the more applications it has beyond sweetening tea or being a spread on toast. In fact, in a survival situation, honey is one of the most versatile products a person could have – there are literally dozens of uses. Honey is a…
Most Common Bug Out Bag Mistakes (And How To Avoid Them!)
No matter how prepared you are for a SHTF moment or survival situation, there are some things you will overlook – that is the nature of being a human being. There are other mistakes people make with their survival preparation that are not tangible (like packing several pairs of socks.) Those mistakes are intangible, but…
Learn How To Build This Awesome Portable Yurt
In a survival setting, or just camping, a secure shelter to protect a person from the elements is critical. You must protect yourself from the elements and depending on your situation, possibly from wildlife; every year there are stories about people camping in tents who get attacked by a bear. Most of us would opt…
Outdoor Hygiene Products To Include In Your Survival Gear
Hygiene in a survival situation is critical to making sure you stay healthy. There are myriad parasites, bacteria and viruses lurking out there and ensuring you do not catch them is paramount because a sick you means a weakened and less effective you, which can be deadly. You also have to avoid infections, which can be…
The Ultimate Knot Every Survivalist Needs To Know
Being able to tie a reliable knot is probably the most overlooked and underrated aspect of survival skills. Knots let you fasten things, bind things, tie things down and if necessary, secure things. Whether you are facing a SHTF moment or a long term survival situation, a dependable knot is nothing short of a life saver. The…
4 Effective Survival Uses For Wood Ash
Wood ash is one of those bi-products of cooking or heating that tends to be ignored or overlooked. It is smelly and messy and because of that, most of us give little thought to it other than having a place to dump it. We are throwing away, however a vital substance that has multiple uses, especially…
Could You Identify These Dangerous Snakes In Nature?
In the majority, snakes are not poisonous and if you are bitten by one, the largest threat to you is actually infection of the wound and exposure to bacteria that that is prominent in just about every snake’s mouth. If you are bitten by a non poisonous snake, even if the bite seems small, if…
Homesteading? Avoid These Plants That Do More Harm Than Good
If you own your own home and have been thinking about doing some planting, maybe you’ve been thinking about placing a big, bushy tree in the front or backyard, or a shrub or two, it can do much for the aesthetic value of your property. It might also make for some terrific shade for those…
The 3 Trees Survivalists Should Know About
Part of being a successful survivalist is having at least a basic knowledge of how to “live off the land.” That concept has a lot of romanticized aspects to it, but essentially what it means is being able to sustain yourself by your surroundings. In a long-term survival situation or SHTF moment, knowing how to…
5 Useful Gunsmith Tools You Need To Know About
Regardless of where you fall on the firearm issue, it is undeniable that in a SHTF scenario or survival situation, a person with a firearm is better equipped than a person without one. This is particularly true if you are separated from your cache of food or in the midst of civil unrest. A firearm allows…
5 Tips For Cooling Down Your Home Without AC!
Believe it or not, despite being in the modern age there are still some homes that do not have air conditioning readily available. In our house, while we do have an AC unit, it is old and tends to conk-out on us at least once every couple of Summers. So, until it can be repaired,…
Learn These 3 Easy Yet POWERFUL Paracord Knots
If you have spent time around a boat, you know at least a half a dozen types of knots. Those usually are with larger ropes, but the same principles apply. Knots work because counter tension, build friction – meaning a knot stays snug because there is another layer of rope, fabric or in this case paracord…
Benefits Of Pine Trees And How To Eat Them
Pine trees are a survivalists dream. Many simply associate them with Christmas and colorful decorations. Who knew there was so much you can do with a pine tree? Green Dean, an expert on outdoor living, tells all in the short video on page two. The topic is the advantages of pine trees for survival and he…