Even if you are relying on a bare-bones survival set-up, it will cost you money. You can skimp, sure, but if you do, it is likely the gear you buy will not live up to the rigors of a survival situation, or you will not have what you need when you need it. So let’s…
(VIDEO) This Prepper Took Out His Impressive Wilderness Survival Kits. When You See Them? Now You Can Face it ALL.
Warning: The maker of this video occasionally employs “salty” language and references that are not fit for family consumption. He is very informative, however, and worth watching and listening to regardless. We all know how important it is to be as prepared as possible for a survival situation or SHTF moment, but what should you…
(Video) This Man Is Strongly Against Prepping. Let This be a Reminder as to How We Can Truly Prepare for the Crunch.
The video on the next page should serve as both a warning and a cautionary tale you must adhere to if you are a survivalist or are preparing for a survival situation or SHTF scenario. It underscores that in either, there are people out there who do not appreciate the survival mentality or more appropriately,…
The Lost Art of Bartering and Why You Need to Learn it!
If society as we know it was to end suddenly, say the dreaded EMP threat becomes a grim reality, and everything is thrown back into the early 1900’s effectively, would you know how to survive beyond your stockpile of food and water? Most of us would not and many of us would run a huge…
With Just Cotton Balls and Another Common Household Item, You Can Ignite a Long-Lasting Fire
Fire is one of the most important elements you must secure if you are confronted with a survival situation. While not technically part of the “principles of three,” fire makes your life a lot easier, provides both warmth and security and is good for your morale. Most of us know to always have several different…
3 Sure-Fire Survival Methods for Catching Fish That You Need to Know!
It’s no secret that fishing is one of the easiest, most dependable ways to ensure you have food if you are facing a survival situation. Even in urban areas, fish thrive, and they can live just about everywhere else on the planet. Almost every significant body of water holds multiple species of fish, and they…
PVC Pipe: The Ultimate Survival Tool?
PVC pipe is ubiquitous to our everyday existence. It is the primary piping used in sprinkler systems, household plumbing, even as framing for some temporary structures. Durable and flexible, PVC piping is a primary component of most new construction and any renovations or remodeling that is done to existing homes and buildings. Because it is…
17 Awesome Ways You Can Use Duct Tape in a Survival Situation!
During World War II, our military needed a durable adhesive that could withstand high levels of stress without failing and was also waterproof. The result, made by Johnson & Johnson, was duct tape. While it was created for the military, its civilian uses quickly became evident. Chances are, even if you are the least handy…
These Diseases Will be a Threat in a Survival Situation – Prepare Now Before it’s Too Late!
In a severe, long-term survival situation, diseases we currently have in control, through our stellar medical system, will become very real, viable and dangerous threats. As infrastructure breaks down, diseases like Malaria, Typhoid, Cholera, dysentery and Tuberculosis will inevitably rear their ugly heads and affect anyone not prepared to fight them off. This reality is…
Condoms! They’re Not Just For, Well You Know, Anymore!
Improvisation in a survival situation is critical to making it through in one piece. No matter how many survival skills you have mastered, if you cannot adapt to your situation, you put yourself at a distinct disadvantage! That means being able to used everyday items as survival tools. One such everyday item is the condom.…
An All Natural De-Skunking Solution for Your Dog That’ll Actually Work
DIY projects that can help you deal with everyday issues using household items you likely already have in your supply closet or pantry. If you have a dog, virtually wherever you live, the prospect of said dog having a meeting of the minds with a local skunk are very real, particularly if you let your…
12 Inexpensive Survival Items You Must Stock Up On
For most survivalists, whether you are planning for a manageable survival situation or a dire SHTF moment, you could spend a fortune on survival and preparation items and most of us do. Even the US government encourages everyone to prepare for at least multiple days without power or traditional infrastructure. Many of the items you…
Survival Tips for Living Out of Your Vehicle
No one willingly wants to find themselves in a life-situation where living out of their vehicle is the only alternative, but it could happen to just about anyone. You could be displaced by a natural or man made disaster. In difficult economic times, the bottom could fall out for you and the vehicle is your…
The Amateur’s Guide to Radio Guide Communication When the World Goes Silent
Aeschylus, the Greek tragic dramatist, wrote that “In war, truth is the first casualty.” This is certainly true in natural and man made disasters, but the second casualty is usually communications. If you have friends or loved ones in New York City or Washington, DC after the 9/11 terrorist attacks or the same in or…
(VIDEO) Would You Live in This Tubular Glass House Built Around a Tree?
This is not so much a “survival article” so much as an interesting concept that may have broader applications for those looking for a more sustainable lifestyle, be it in preparation for dramatic changes or just because a sustainable lifestyle is an admirable goal. The tubular glass house is the design and creation of architect…
(VIDEO) You Just Ran Out of Water. Here’s Where to Find Water in an Emergency Situation.
It is no secret that if you are lost in the wilderness or facing a SHTF moment or survival situation, water is one of your primary concerns. You can last about three days without any water, but if you find yourself without water in your home, you have plenty of options – at least for…
The Incredible Evidence That Shows Our Minds Are Hardwired to Survive
Have you ever wondered why most of us love a good “underdog” story? Whether it is a modern day “good agent” taking on corruption or a superhero defeating the bad guy or even the “against all odds” sports team snatching victory from the jaws of defeat, we love to see the “little guy” prevail. Conversely,…
(VIDEO) Critical Tips to Follow for Your Bug-Out Vehicle
One of the most important elements of any bug-out plan is the type of vehicle you have to transport yourself away from danger. You can have a bug out bag and survival plan that are top-notch, but if your vehicle is unreliable, unavailable or non-existent, the entire concept of “bug-out” becomes “bug-in” and if the…
(VIDEO) This Man Spent a Year in the Wilderness. How He Survived? Astounding!
The young man in the video on the next page made a huge decision: Leave the comfort of his home to live for a year with a group at an extreme survival school. He leaves his family and girlfriend to learn both survival skills and to get back to his roots in terms of connecting…
(VIDEO) The Mysterious World of the Japanese Swordsmith is Fascinating!
They are world renowned, seen in movies and replicas populate as decoration in many American homes, but making the real deal is much more complex than assembly line manufacturing. I am talking about the Japaneses sword, generally the Katana, a single-edged, curved, long-sword, used by Samurai from about the 15th century and by other Japanese…