No one intentionally gets lost. Even when you hear friends say “I’m gonna get lost in the woods this weekend” we understand that it’s a figure of speech. But more than likely, each of us at one time or another have been lost. It might have occurred when you were younger, maybe at a crowded venue like a supermarket,…
Do You Have the Right Clothing For Survival ? Find Out
The type of clothing you need to survive will depend largely on the weather and conditions you are in. Obviously if you’re staying out in the dessert during warmer months, you would want to prepare yourself and your body for extreme heat. With that in mind, you probably wouldn’t bring heavy fabrics like wool or polyester.…
3 Easy Weapons You Can Make At Home Today
There’s something about making or building something with our own two hands that makes us feel accomplished. In school, some of our classmates dreaded wood-shop, whereas we looked forward to it. It’s nice to see that over time that hasn’t changed. Lucky for us there are countless articles and videos online for fun weekend projects that help…
Crazy Easy Pill Bottle Survival Kit: Be Prepared On-the-Go
Sometimes we struggle with what to bring with us for certain activities and events. It doesn’t make sense to haul down all your survival equipment to your nieces outdoor talent show at Camp Idyllwild. But if you’re a survivalist by nature, you know life events and emergencies happen on their terms, not ours. So really,…
These Items Will Be The First to Go in An Emergency- Stock Up While You Can
With all the preparation you’ve been doing, you’re probably in good shape (or getting there at least) with your supply stash. Sure it’s important to have food with a long shelf life and yes, it’s always important to have a back up of certain items that you feel will get used the fastest. But ultimately,…
[VIDEO] 20 Ways You Can Use Condoms for Survival
We know what you’re thinking. But before you get skeptical and start thinking we’re pulling your leg, hear us out. For years condoms have been used as a way to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy. And statistics prove that they’re quire effective at doing their job. High five, condoms! Since we are constantly looking…
4 Items You Forgot to Add to Your Bug-Out-Bag
If you are detail oriented like us, you probably find yourself with a lot of lists. And if you have a lot of lists, you probably view them fairly often to ensure they’re up to date. For example, we have a checklist by the door of our garage with all the food expiration dates in our emergency…
20 Survival Friendly Items Under $5
Who doesn’t love a good deal? If you were to look over your preparation kits, gear, pantry, camping equipment, tactical wear, weapons and miscellaneous survival items and you took a calculator and added up the cost of each item, you’d probably be surprised. If you’re like us, you’ve purchased items over time and possibly acquired some (thanks…
4 Self Reliant Skills Every Survivalist Should Master
When we’re talking with our buddies about survival techniques, hypothetical scenarios based on what’s in the news, and general “need to know” info, we often identify things (that at least one of us) hasn’t thought about. This is exactly why talking, listening and learning from our peers and fellow survivalists is so important. How else…
[VIDEO] Is Your Bug-Out-Bag Equipped with THESE Improvised Survival Weapons?
This video is badass! He covers things you wouldn’t even think to use as a weapon. Very informative and applicable to real life SHTF scenarios. After watching this video you will definitely want to re-evaluate your bug-out-bag and your gear. Preparing for SHTF situations is full of unknown elements. It could be a natural disaster…
Are Your Wilderness Signaling Skills On Point? What Every Survivalist Should Know
If you’re lost in the woods and need help, do you know which signaling skills to use? There are a variety of types and methods, but you must remember that the signal you use will depend largely on your environment, the weather, your surroundings and whether or not you are in danger. For example, if…
5 Stupidly Easy Tips to Cool Down Your Tent
Camping in the heat can put a damper on your time spend outdoors. Especially when the evenings aren’t any cooler than the days, and stepping inside your tent feels more like a sauna than a relaxing place to rest your head for the evening. Sure warm weather often makes for better fishing, camping, hiking, and…
[VIDEO] Awesome Lightweight Survival Kit for Emergency Prep
Its camping time! You’re hyped and can’t wait to experience the great outdoors, fish with your friends, make an awesome campfire and hang out with your friends and family. You start off with your checklist, cause its important to write stuff down and avoid forgetting stuff. So you go over everything with a fine tooth…
How to Prep Your Kids for Disaster: What Every Parent Should Know
We talk a lot about being prepared. Things you can do solo and things you should work on with your family to ensure everyone’s safety as a whole. We want to do everything we can to cover our bases and a lot of that means thinking ahead, watching the news, following blogs and articles about…
Is Your Vehicle Ready For A Survival Situation? Things You NEED To Know..
During an emergency, your vehicle is going to be your go-to mode of transportation. That’s why it’s important for you to think ahead and fully equip your car or truck with everything you’ll need to keep it running and prevent additional hiccups from hindering your plans. You might have a spare tire in your trunk, and if you…
Paracord Survivalist Bracelet: A Step by Step Guide with Photos
If you’re a Die Hard Survivalist, you know what paracord is. And you probably know countless types, reasons to use them, and situations they will come in handy for. But for those of you who are not familiar with these handy go-to items that survivalists are obsessed over, we want to fill you in. First…
How to Treat a Spider Bite: A Simple Guide!
Whether you’re out in the woods with your family or helping your great aunt Mildred clean out the shed in her backyard, one thing is certain: You are SURROUNDED by spiders. Most spiders like to stick to themselves and view humans as a potential thread. So they will either do one of two things: 1.…
[VIDEO] Survival of the Fittest: Man vs. Snake!
Whether you’re a snake lover or are completely terrified by these slithering, scaled reptiles, chances are you wouldn’t jump up and down at the opportunity to go up against one in the wild. We’re not talking about a small corn snake here. We’re talking a beast that could eat a decent sized pig for breakfast…
Is That Safe to Eat? Learn The Universal Edibility Test to Find Out
Is that safe to eat? Will it make me sick? If only there were a way to tell, right? Well, you’re in luck cause there is. Gone were the days of suffering in the great outdoors, hungry and desperate. Pondering what it would be like to eat those berries or chew on that stem for survival…
Powerful Handmade Survivalist Weapon: You Only Need 3 Supplies!
You’d be amazed with what you can find on the internet these days. All people need is a little creativity and they’ll conjure up the coolest lifestyle hacks, idea boards, alternate uses for common every day items, and our personal favorite (at least today) man made weapons! Have you ever made a weapon on your…