Who doesn’t enjoy good comfort food? Food you can really sink your teeth into and indulge in? We like to stay in good shape, so that doesn’t allow for excessive indulgences. BUT it definitely allows for some. We’ve got some mouthwatering, truly unique and delicious meals you can make – and the best part? They’re…
5 Must Know Survivalist Fishing Tips
If you’re out in the wild, eating fish can sustain you for an entire day or longer, depending on the size of the fish. In survivalist situations though, you may not have access to your fishing equipment like poles and bait etc. But even if you don’t, there are still several things you can do…
38 Survival Uses for a 5 Gallon Bucket
Can you think of 38 Survival Uses for a 5 gallon bucket? Survivalists are huge on being resourceful. It’s so important to know how to improvise during a SHTF moment. And most of us have a 5 gallon bucket. In our case, we easily have a combined number of 12 (garage, backyard, car, basement) and…
How To Make a Fire Hardened Spear
Sometimes people get confused by the concept of fire hardening. Some feel that if you opt for fire hardening, you’re only going to modify the structure of the material you’re burning. We understand why they might think this, but it’s actually not true. The entire concept of fire hardening is to dry the wood. It’s…
DIY Camping Bucket Light
Have you ever gone camping to a spot with AC Power? If you have, and yes – we know this isn’t considered roughing it- you’ve probably seen those 2 or 5 gallon bucket lights hanging around the campsites. We saw this last year up at Kelly’s Beach on Kings River. If you haven’t been, it’s a…
Survivalist Wound Care: How To Avoid Infections
Cuts and open wounds can pose a serious threat to you or your loved ones while out in nature. The risk for infection is high and depending on the severity of the wound you’ll want to ensure you are prepared to assess the situation properly and treat yourself or the individual affected in the best…
Easy DIY Survivalist Fish Trap
One of the key elements to survival in the great outdoors is finding food. Fish serve as an excellent source of protein and are very nutritious. There are several options survivalists can choose from when it comes to fishing and we have reviewed several on this site. You can use spears, spear guns, create a fishing line,…
Brush Up On Your Bushcraft Skills: Practice in Your Backyard
Acquiring survivalist and self reliant skills can take a considerable amount of time. It’s all time well spent of course, but depending on how often you’re able to break away from work and get out for the weekend, it might feel (for some) that you don’t have as much time as you’d like to fine…
5 Kickass Survivalist Uses for Pine Trees
On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate your survivalist skills for pine trees? It’s ok if you don’t know much about them. We’re continuing to learn more and more and that’s why we wanted to share some awesome survivalist tips with you surrounding pine trees. For many of us, we’re enjoying camping season and…
Alternative Weapons When You’re Out of Amo
Imagine the scene. It’s a SHTF moment and you’re running low on amo. You’re not in a position to obtain more and you don’t know when you’ll have an opportunity to replenish your stash. What do you do? Don’t panic. Die Hard Survivalists plan for scenarios exactly like these and we work to ensure we’re…
Plants That are Safe to Eat Worldwide
To eat, or not to eat? That can sometimes be a life or death question. But when you’re out in the wilderness and you’re searching for something to gain nourishment from, you’ll want to be very careful what you select from nature to consume. Not all of natures goodies are healthy to eat. Some are…
4 Amazingly Ordinary Items You Can Use for Survival
Emergencies are rarely something you know about in advance. They usually strike when you least expect them to and often times you don’t feel like you have what you need with you. But knowing that and knowing you could be left in a vulnerable situation doesn’t mean you should feel overwhelmed. Instead, it’s up to…
Survival Tips: Kids Edition
If you have children or have friends/family with children, this is a great opportunity to teach them some survival skills. Kids tend to get excited over projects and being outdoors. Their brains tend to soak up new information like a sponge providing you can break them away from their phone or whatever electronic devices is occupying…
DIY Badass Speargun for Survivors
We’re continually on the hunt for new and exciting weapons and tools to add to our survivalist arsenal. When it comes to fishing we have discovered several alternate ways to bait fish, how to create a three pronged spear that we posted about here, and even how to create a fishing rod using PVC pipe in…
DIY Cardboard Solar Food Dryer: A Survivalist Must-Have
Survivalists are people just like everybody else. We understand the importance of having access to fresh and healthy foods and we appreciate having access to them when we need them. Because of this, it only makes sense to enjoy these items even if you find yourself living off the grid or possibly in a survivalist…
4 Great Places to Get Cheap Survival Gear
If you’re a survivalist, you probably have a lot of gear. You’ve got your pantry packed up with with canned goods and bottled waters, you’ve got your garage full of with every natural disaster kit you can reasonably justify owning, your Bug-Out-Bag is crammed full of all your miscellaneous must-have supplies, and your camping equipment with…
[VIDEO] How To Get Unlimited Hot Water Without Electricity
We use hot water every day. Whether we’re using it to take a shower or to wash our dishes after dinner, hot water is a luxury that we wouldn’t want to do without unless absolutely necessary. We understand that in SHTF scenarios, many people (ourselves included) will need to work with what we have. But that doesn’t…
4 Edible Looking Plants That Are Actually TOXIC
Being aware of what plants and berries you can consume while in the wild is a matter of life or death. If you consume something that is hazardous or poisonous, you could be in a very bad situation. And depending on where you are, you may not have the means to get medical attention as…
The Survivalists Guide to Poisonous Snakes
Not all snakes are poisonous or cause harm. Many are, in fact, completely harmless and can be left to their own devices – or even kept as pets, depending on your comfort level. Just know that if you have a pet snake, the key to keeping them tame is maintaining a lot of interaction with…
[VIDEO] You Can Create Survivalist Weapons from Trash
Survivalists are a resourceful breed of people. We strive to master specific skills, discover current techniques, and improve upon them all while creating new methods along the way. Doing this ensures we are always prepared, capable, and knowledgeable on various topics related to survival. This is important because if/when SHTF, we are ready to deal with whatever…