The true survivalist always reviews other survivalist’s suggestions for preparing for a hike, SHTF moment or even a long-term survival situation. As in the rest of life, you can never stop learning and reviewing where you are and where you want to be. One area most of us have down pat is survival food and…
5 Ways You Can Prep For An EMP
On of the most speculated SHTF scenarios involves an Electro-Magnetic Pulse (EMP.) An EMP is a short burst discharge of electro-magnetic energy, either intentionally or naturally occurring and if it is large enough, it could wreak havoc on electronics and even the very electrical grid. In fact, US Congressional hearings concluded that an EMP, either naturally…
[VIDEO] Make This DIY Saw Blade Knife
Being able to fashion a weapon from just about anything is one skill that every survivalist has to work on and master. This is particularly true if you are facing a bug-out incident, SHTF moment or longer-term survival situation. Of all the weapons you can create, a functional knife is probably the tool you will use…
6 Survival Hunting Traps And How To Build Them
By the survival principle of 3’s, the average person has about three weeks that they can go without food. In a survival situation or a SHTF scenario, you could easily find yourself in a situation where you are separated from your food cache and you need to improvise. One way to improvise is to trap…
Critical Considerations When Constructing Your Remote Cabin
Whether you are building a remote cabin for hunting or fishing or preparing a bug-out place in the event of a man made or natural disaster, there are certain things you must consider and incorporate to make sure your refuge is safe and secure when you are away and ready for you when you get…
[VIDEO] Learn How To Make A Knife From A Pry Bar
Knowing how to fashion your own weapons in preparation for or during a survival situation is a skill that is invaluable. Of all the weapons you can make, however, knowing how to fashion a knife out of common tools or items is easily the most useful because of a knife’s functionality in everyday and survival-day…
Make This Epic Bow From A Bike Rim
This is one of those projects that is not only amazingly fun to construct, but the end product is amazing to see in action. By using an old bicycle tire, inner tube and catapult rubber, you can construct a compound-like bow that is inexpensive, has a rigid frame and great power output. It also is…
5 Best Trades To Know In A Survival Situation
In a survival situation, depending on how prepared a person is, some folks will have the tools to cope better than others. A soldier with survival training, for example, will be able to cope better than an Actor with no survival training, if all things are equal. People who work in the Trades, will more…
Do You Know The Knife Laws In Your State?
Like firearms laws, knife laws vary from state and like firearms laws, the variances can be surprising. It is critical that you know the laws of the state you live in but also any state you visit. Don’t assume that the laws are the same – because chances are they are not. New York State,…
How To Make An Arrow From A Metal Spoon
Broad-head arrows are a very effective way of felling and killing game. While they are illegal in some states for regular hunting, in a survival situation, where civil law has broken down or if you are stranded in the wilderness, they could be a life saver. Using a spoon to fashion a very sharp and…
Make This Awesome DIY Stand For Your Hammock
Just about every loves retreating to a hammock on a hot, lazy summer day. They’re even good on cool days if you have a blanket to drape over yourself. Most people, however, are surprised when they learn that the hammock is the inexpensive part of the scenario – buying a hammock stand can get very…
Make This Awesome WIDE Paracord Bracelet
A paracord bracelet can serve a variety of purposes. In a survival situation you can undo it and use the cord as fasteners, you could connect each piece to have one longer cord. And because of its durability, you can even use the bracelet itself as a fastener. This particular “Wide” paracord bracelet is adaptable…
How to Make An Emergency Waterproof Tinder Bundle
Even if you are not full blown survivalist, nearly everyone knows to have plenty of fire making methods stored in your survival kit, bug-out bag or even around your house (safely stored of course) for a survival moment or even for just when the power goes out after a storm or other natural event. Having…
[VIDEO] Make This DIY Water Filter
One of the most acute needs a survivalist has during a survival situation is to gain access to clean water. Without water, you can last about three days. But filtering water in a survival situation can pose a challenge. This incredible water filtration device, made from PVC, a coffee filter and activated charcoal is inexpensive and…
11 Survival Items You Can’t Afford To Overlook
Survival situations crop up all the time, all over the place. Take natural disasters for example. A blizzard in the Northeast, tornado in the Midwest, the occasional hurricane in the southeast or an earthquake on the West Coast – no matter where you live, a survival situation can appear at any time. Even the federal government…
10 Epic Survival Uses For Duct Tape
If you are a DIY’er as well as a survivalist (they are two different things after all,) chances are that you already know the amazing qualities and versatility of duct tape. I’ve used duct tape on my truck, to hold piping together, as a marker for a property line, to pull two pieces of vinyl…
Must-Have Items For Your Mini Fishing Kit
A mini fishing kit is one way to ensure that you can catch dinner in almost any survival setting – whether on a back country hike, camping trip or in a bug-out situation. Edible fish exist all across the world and they are one way of gaining access to protein, which is vital in any…
Check Out This Amazing Hack That Creates A Stronger Battery
Re-purposing common household items in a survival situation is a skill set you must perfect as you try and maintain as normal a life as possible. One hack that anyone can do involves the A23 Energizer Battery and it is particularly useful if you have a lot of smaller electronics you need to keep energized.…
[VIDEO] Make This Awesome Ax Sheath With PVC Pipe In Under An Hour!
Your tools in a survival situation are all that stands between you and having to imitate a primitive cave dweller. Treat your tools shabbily and they will return the favor; treat them like the vital instruments of survival that they are, and they will allow you to survive much easier and more comfortably. Knives, firearms,…
[VIDEO] How To Store Fuel For An Emergency
Caution: This article is about storing fuel – check your local laws to make sure that storing fuel in quantity is legal. One of the major challenges for any survivalist is how to preserve and store fuel. With so many gas stations only selling fuel with ethanol, gasoline goes bad very quickly, so storing it…