Among the survival Rule of Three, shelter ranks at the top with the shortest time frame for a reason; without it in extreme conditions, you can get injured, sick, die, or all three in successive order. More than any of the other “threes,” shelter is the starting point and in most survival cases, the most…
(Video) This Lighter is a Powerful Survival Tool That’s Needed During Those Pivotal Survival Moments
Just about everyone knows that a Zippo lighter is one of those amazing fire starting tools that virtually is fail-safe. It has a reputation for being able to start and sustain a flame in virtually any scenario. That is a bit of a stretch, but it is not far off. In fact, a Zippo lighter…
How to Make a Two-Pronged Hunting Spear That’s Ideal for That Pivotal SHTF Moment
Regardless of the survival situation you find yourself in, you have to eat. For most of us, that means securing some sort of meat source and if you do not have the right equipment or if the noise of a firearm is not advisable, some alternative is critical! There are many different options – bow…
(Video) This Winter Super Shelter is Unbelievable! Check Out How it Was Flawlessly Put Together…
Surviving in the outdoors in winter requires an entirely different set of skills in comparison to surviving when the weather, elements, and environment are warmer. Like it or not, even if you love winter, survival in spring, summer and fall is on many levels easier (although poses different challenges.) One major challenge is finding or…
How to Construct a Hobo Stove From a Tin Can
Unless your entire food supply is precooked and packaged or you eat it raw, chances are very good in any survival situation you will need to cook a meal. This reality is not only because eating some foods raw is unhealthy, but because there is nothing better in terms of morale-building than eating a hot,…
(Video) An Easy Way to Keep a Tent Warm in the Freezing Cold
Tent camping in any type of weather is pretty fun, but in all except the warmest seasons, it can also get pretty chilly. If you pitch your tent after the first hard frost, the chances are better than even that your evenings will run below 40 degrees if not below freezing. Obviously, if you camp…
5 Vital Tools for Survival to Always Have on Hand
Most survivalists use lists and a lot of them. We use them to track tasks and prioritize work, keep inventories of tools, food and survival equipment – the list goes on and on. I even have a list of all my fishing gear and tackle, categorized, so that when I plan a fishing trip, I…
How to Make an Unlimited Supply of Gel Fuel
For many, prolonged loss of power means eventually, the generator goes silent and when that happens, everything from heat to refrigeration to light becomes a challenge. There are many options, including storing quantities of gasoline or kerosene or using a fireplace or wood stove, but each has its limitations. Gasoline and kerosene pose a risk…
(Video) Why Sharpening a Dull Knife Could be a Bad Idea…
Possibly the most worrisome aspect of using a knife is the sharpness of its blade. When that is true, it is aggravating as well as dangerous. Because of that, the tendency of most of us when we use our knives is to assume they have started to dull and then sharpen them. That can be…
Tremendous Tumeric: How a Prepper Can Benefit From its Never-Ending Benefits
Tumeric is a spice that is a member of the ginger family and is native to southern Asia. It is used in many Asian cultures as a way to spice up foods (Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Iran, to name just a few), but its benefits expand way beyond culinary interests. Tumeric has been used for its…
(Video) How to Build a Bat House for a Homestead
Generally, there are no gray areas when it comes to how people feel about bats; very few people are ambivalent and most either love them or hate them. For the haters, there is little anyone can say to make them love the flying furballs and for those who love them, there is very little anyone…
Survival Skills a Prepper Can Practice and Perfect in Their Backyard!
The essence of making it through a survival situation is to be prepared – we all know that. That means you have to practice, but the question is where? For most of us, day trips are a possibility as are weekend excursions, but a lot of the time, we have a bunch of other stuff…
How to Survive by Utilizing the Parts of an Old Cell Phone
The key to survival is being able to take whatever is at hand and use it for whatever you need to make it through whatever you are facing. That is a lot of “whatever,” for sure, but you get the point; innovation and improvisation are critical to you making it out in one piece, whether…
DIY MRE’s and the Best (and Easiest) Way to Set Them Up
Note: This is not your typical Meals Ready to Eat (MRE) like you see in Sporting Goods stores or on survival websites. For one, they are not as expensive. Two, they are not one meal necessarily, but multiple food options that you can eat in one meal or pace out over a period. MRE’s allow…
(Video) Char Cloth is an Incredible Supply for Survivalists. Learn How to Make and Use it During SHTF.
In a survival situation, being able to start a fire is one of the most important steps you can take to begin to get back to some semblance of normalcy. While you must have a reliable way to create a spark, you also have to have a reliable method of tinder to help catch your…
(Video) Making a Fire in Harsh Conditions Doesn’t Have to be Challenging. Here Are Some Tricks to Make it Happen Easily and Quickly.
There is nothing so miserable and potentially dangerous as spending a night out in the woods in wet or cold weather, or both, without a fire. Fire serves multiple purposes, light, warmth, protection, a way to cook food, a signaling device, and many other functions. Without it, especially in inclement weather, a person is reduced…
Have a Dead Car Battery? Using a Rope and Elbow Grease All Might Not Be Lost!
First, a couple of warnings: This only works on manual cars and works best on cars that run on gasoline (as opposed to diesel). Attempting to start a vehicle like this is a desperate measure, should be a last resort. It does pose some danger to your person regarding physical exertion (you could pull your…
The Rock – A Survivalist’s Last-Gasp, Fail-Safe, Always Present Survival Tool!
No. We are not talking about the professional wrestler. This is about the common rock, found in woods, backyards, driveways and pretty much everywhere else. For as long as human have been scurrying around the planet, we have used rocks as tools, weapons, even as pets! Yet, in today’s amped up survival tool market, the…
How to Build a Quinzee Shelter in the Snow While Bugging Out During the Winter
If you are bugging out it’s safe to say things are not optimal. If you are doing so in the Winter, it’s safe to say that things really are not optimal. One challenge you face if you do not make it to your bug-out location is where to shelter. If you are lucky, you may…
Surviving an Emergency During the Winter – What a Prepper Needs to Make it Through!
As Winter approaches, especially if you live in a colder climate, it is time to update your vehicle and travel survival kits – just in case. But the best-stocked survival kit is all but useless if you do not prioritize to deal with the elements – whether you get lost hiking, are in an accident…