Bug-out bags are more than just a tool for survivalists or doomsday scenarios. They can be vital for just about anyone found in a situation where a quick escape with an unknown future is a possibility. Whether you live in tornado alley or hurricane row, in an earthquake prone area or even in a city where…
These Items Could Be a Game Changer For a Bug-Out-Bag
The first rule about Bug-Out Bags is there is no perfect bug-out bag. The second rule is depending on what web site you visit or who you ask, opinions on bug out bag contents are as varied and diverse as the people who posted their “must have” list. When searching for that perfect concoction of…
[VIDEO] 24 Awesome Tips and Tricks for Zip Ties You Need to Master
Few items are as versatile as the zip tie. They can be used to organize cabling and cords, secure buckles, attach clips onto rucksacks, restrain people (OK, hopefully you’ll never have to do that,) even to affix a bandage to a wound. Practical, reusable and extremely versatile, zip ties are possibly the most useful tool…
A Green Beret’s Guide To Being Prepared: Bug-Out-Bag 101
When a U.S. Army Special Force Green Beret gives you survival advice, you take it! They’ve been privy to exceptional training and have vast experience in SHTF situations. So when they speak, we listen and take note. So enjoy our post today because these tips came from an extremely reliable source! Natural disasters, weather events,…
A Fail-Proof Method To Create Fire From Char
Char is an excellent resource for starting fires and today, we’re going to show you exactly how it’s done. Remember – there are many ways to start a fire. But it’s important that you don’t limit yourself to learning only a few methods. Survival is about being resourceful, so soak up as much information as possible…
Could This Product Allow Us To Live Off The Grid? We Sure Hope So…
What if we told you there was a “magic product” that could make it possible for you to go off the grid? Well, prepare yourself. Cause it looks like it’s officially here. If you are like me, you loathe paying the electric bill every month. This is particularly true if you live in the Northeast,…
Edible Plants In The Wild You Need To Know About
One of the most over-estimated concepts of survival, be it necessary because of a personal crisis (getting lost, surviving an accident, etc.) or larger scale emergency (natural disaster, power grid collapse, etc.,) is the notion of “living off the land.” Most of us have a romanticized view of the concept and fail to realize that…
Awesome Fire Starting Techniques You Need To Know
Being able to start a fire from raw materials is the coolest outdoor skill a person can acquire! It could also be the most handy. Anyone can throw a few boughs together for a lean-to or dig out a snow shelter, but being able to start a fire from scratch puts a survivalist in a lofty…
How To Survive In The Wild During Winter
Few situations pose more risks and challenges than surviving in the outdoors during winter. Not only is the landscape bare and more than likely frozen, but food sources are sparse; even animals only venture out when it is a necessity. There is also cold, the threat of harsh weather, less daylight hours and you burn more…
Think Like a Burglar And Prevent Yourself From Getting Robbed
Victims say that next to violent, physical crime, there is nothing more dehumanizing than being robbed. You literally feel violated whether what was stolen was a few dollars carelessly left on a counter or items of more significance like computers, televisions and other electronics. Each year, it is estimated that over two million home invasions…
How to Properly Build a Safe Survival Shelter
After locating a source of water, shelter is one of the top priorities for anyone in a survival situation. Without shelter, the elements become more than just a nuisance. They become a real threat. Exposure to the elements can hurt and even kill a person staggeringly quick. Fortunately, in virtually every survival situation, natural and…
8 Epic Uses For Left Over Coffee Grounds
Don’t throw out your used coffee grounds! Today we’ll show you several ways to be resourceful with these left over bits of coffee. Trust us – you’ll want to put to use right away! I don’t know about you, but get between me and that first cup of coffee in the morning and things can go very…
How To Find Water In the Wildernes EVERY Time
Apart from immediate medical needs or escaping severe weather, finding water in a survival situation is your most important priority. In most cases, depending on where you are, you can endure without a cache of food or shelter or even fire, but without water, your situation can migrate from worrisome to grave to dire in…
Desert Survival: Critical Factors You’ll Need to Live
Any person traveling to the desert MUST learn these critical factors in order to survive the harsh conditions. In today’s post will share exactly what you need to know and prepare for. Of all the places to be stranded or in a survival situation, an arid area (desert) easily poses the most challenges. Temperatures can range…
Practice These Winter Survival Skills: Bushcraft Edition
Survival in the winter can be a daunting process, but it is doable if you have the proper skills. Winter survival brings its own challenges and risks. Not only are you contending with having to find shelter from the elements, locating food, keeping dry, etc., but in addition, winter survival means you will also have…
Enjoy Nature Without Bugs: Use Plants Repel Them!
Did you know certain plants can naturally repel bugs? It’s incredible! The plants we’ll tell you about in this article are easy to find, inexpensive and can help curb your bug problem… the natural way! Whether you spend a lot of time outdoors or just the occasional evening on the patio, insects are something you…