If and when you end up in an emergency situation, you may find yourself worrying about more than just food and shelter. You’ll have to worry about important safety issues. How can you ensure your personal safety when you’re stressing over looters and potentially violent people? We’re about to share a big secret with you…
How to Grow Turmeric and Ginger While Living Off the Grid
There is nothing more satisfying than growing your own garden. Many of us dream of cultivating a nice patch of fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Who needs to go to the market to pick up ingredients last minute when you’ve got food growing in your backyard? If you’ve ever wanted to grow fresh turmeric or…
5 Overlooked Ways to Make Thousands of Extra Dollars While Homesteading
Who says you can’t live a lucrative life as a homesteader. All it takes is a little creativity, enough effort, and a smart money making method to get started. Just a heads up before trying Just a heads up before trying these money making tricks: these aren’t get rich quick schemes. You can make better…
How to Make Homemade Penicillin for a Survival Scenario
When you’re in a survival scenario, you have to make do with what you have. And this often means taking the do-it-yourself route by making your own products including foods and medicines. In extreme situations, you may have to make your own antibiotics. To help you out, we’re about to show you how you can…
5 of the Best Bug Out Bags
If you don’t already have a bug out bag or two stuffed with the essentials you need, it may be time to look for a bug out bag or backpack that exceeds your needs. Ideally, you’ll select a bag that will store everything you need and still be comfortable enough to carry. It should also…
(Video) How This Guy Reacts to His Girlfriend Almost Getting Struck by Lightning is Insane!
As a survivalist, you know it’s imperative to plan ahead for every possible situation that could happen. And this also means planning for common situations like climate changes. If you spend a good portion of your time in the great outdoors, there is a good chance you’ll experience some harsh weather conditions. You can’t prevent…
5 Venomous Snakes to Look Out For When Hunting in the Wild Around the World
If you spend a good chunk of your time exploring the great outdoors by camping, hiking, or hunting, there is a pretty good chance you will meet your fair share of snakes, and some of them may be super venomous. Yes, we know that most snakes are harmless, but there are still quite a lot…
Bowfishing Basics: 3 Steps so a Person Can Get Started
Bowfishing is one great method of fishing that doesn’t require a lot of supplies and it can be a lot of fun too! It’s not the easiest or fastest methods to obtain fish, but it’s certainly a skill worth learning. Especially when you’re bugging out or have a homestead in the wilderness, this is an…
5 Easy to Make Errors That Hikers Tend to Make. Here’s How to Stop That:
Hiking is a fun and active hobby that many nature enthusiasts enjoy. It’s enjoyable to explore the great outdoors and learn how to fend for yourself when you’re out in the open. But don’t let your comfort level make you neglect your sense of safety. However, even though adventures are a blast and it’s nice…
Dutch Oven Cooking: How to Efficiently Master the Basics
A Dutch Oven is one of the most useful survival cooking tools you’ll own. It’s a simple cast iron pot that typically measures anywhere from 8 to 16 inches with a standard weight of 30 pounds. It’s a versatile cooking tool that can be used to cook a variety of meals and it’s super convenient.…
(Video) This Traditional Fishing Method in Cambodia Left Me Slack-Jawed – Wow!
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t always need a boat and fishing rod to catch fresh seafood. After all, our ancestors have been catching fish through various means since time and memorial. We think learning the old methods our ancestors used to catch fish is a good skill every survivalist should learn. What if you…
(Video) He Shows Us a 9-Volt Battery. What Happens Next? This Clever Survival Hack is Incredible!
If you’ve been a survivalist or prepper for a while now, chances are you already have a 9-volt battery or two in your stockpile. You also probably know how to use this battery with steel wool to start a small fire for camping or emergencies. We’re about to show you another neat trick you can…
(Video) He Pours Dish Soap into His Toilet. When He Shows Us the Reason Why? I Ran to Try It!
Minor plumbing issues are, at best they are an inconvenience, at worst they are indicative of a bigger issue. If you’ve ever watched your toilet fill up with water to the brim upon flushing, you probably experienced a brief moment of panic. The last thing you want is the toilet to overflow. You can use…
(Video) He Shows Us His Spring Rain Tarp Setup. How it Turns Out? What an Incredible Idea!
If you’ve been wondering how to set up a tarp in less than favorable conditions like rain or snow, we got something you will find useful. It’s a video from Wilderness Innovation and in it, he shows us how to set up PTSL Tarp. Although there are roughly 50 ways to set it up, this…
Take Those Fire-Building Skills to the Next Level by Learning How to Make the Perfect Bird’s Nest Tinder Bundle
We’re always looking for new ways to make fire starting easier, and we think we found one method that will make your fire starting experience a little easier. Introducing the “Bird’s Nest Tinder Bundle,’ a bird nest-inspired tinder bundle made of the fibrous materials from nature. This fake birds nest is easy to make and…
The Must Have Pistol That’ll Shoot Any Caliber
When the going gets tough, resources become limited. You have to work with the things you’re given and oftentimes that’s a challenge. This is why it’s always a good idea to have specific items that can be used again and again. We’re about to show you a cool pistol called Contender, and it’s a great…
Learn a Brilliant and Easy Way to Make a Waterproof Spice Kit for Bugging Out
Just because you’re out camping or bugging out in the middle of a remote area doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy living a little. The one thing you can do to really make your outdoor experience more enjoyable is to pack foods you love. We’re about to show you how to take it a step further…
(Video) This Bushcrafter Shows Us Some Invaluable Knife Skills That Everyone Should Learn:
Any survivalist worth his or her salt knows that taking up new skills or hobbies is an integral part of improving your core survival plan. The reality is that you can never learn too many skills and we’re going to share a cool video with you that will teach you valuable knife skills. These skills…
5 Trades to Learn BEFORE a Disaster so a Prepper Can Thrive and Survive
The more you know, the better chance you have at surviving nearly any situation you may experience. In dire situations, you may need to find new methods to make money as your main job or current money-making venture may be on hold indefinitely. We got a list of 5 trades you should learn now that…
(Video) Making an Incredible Bug Out Knife From Fish Hooks. Yes, it’s Possible! Here’s How:
If you have spare fish hooks laying around in the house, you may be wondering how to put them to good use, especially if you don’t go fishing often. We’re about to share a nifty little video that shows you how to make a knife from fish hooks. Making a knife from fishing hooks is…