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4 Essential Knots You NEED to Know Now!

Some may want to know why learning knot techniques is important. And that’s understandable! So let’s give you a scenario: You’re mountain climbing over the weekend with some friends, because… hey, you’re an outdoorsy kind of person and you enjoy the adrenalin rush of adventure! Chances are if you’re climbing a mountain you’re not terrified of

5 Badass DIY Survivalist Weapons

Whether you’re a weapon enthusiast and own a your own weaponry museum, or you simply appreciate the skill it takes to properly use one, this list of badass DIY survivalist weapons is easy to follow and yields awesome rewards! Being prepared and ready for danger or potential emergencies is vital. But not all situations are

Simple Survivalist Debris Hut: A Step-By-Step Guide

Time and unforeseen occurrence may place us in situations we did not anticipate. Having the knowledge and skillset to pull from in said occurrences will separate the strong from the weak. And in today’s post, we’re going to show you a simple, step-by-step guide to building a survivalist hut from debris. Normally, if you’re experiencing

[Video] Easy to Make PVC Pipe Fishing Rod!

As a survivalist, you should be prepared and equipped to feed yourself and/or your family. Sure it’s great to have the necessary essentials to go fishing when you had a mapped out plan of your camping or fishing trip. But what about a scenario that you hadn’t planned? A situation that you hadn’t anticipated. What

3 Awesome Step-by-Step Tips for Emergency Survival

We have all seen those horrible, nightmarish clips on the evening news of the havoc brought on by a natural disaster. These storms are huge and powerful and often come without much warning. Unfortunately there is no way to predict them or to know just how much damage they will cause. The best thing any of us

10 EXCELLENT Foods to Have In an Emergency!

Storm watch. Tornadoes! Hurricanes and floods. Earthquakes. Regardless of the type of natural disaster that hits you or your family, one thing is certain: You need to survive it! What is something each and every one of us does each and every day? We consume food. But what happens if there are power outages, or you’re unable

Doomsday Asteroid Discovery!

When I read online that an ancient asteroid was recently (as in, just a few days ago) discovered in Australia my eyes bugged out like two giant saucers. How many of these are laying around undetected by researchers? Call me a nerd, but I find this kind of thing absolutely fascinating. How old is ancient? How

10 Kitchen Hacks You Will LOVE!

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – I spend a LOT of my free time in the kitchen. And that’s not a bad thing, I enjoy cooking and preparing meals, etc. But something I love even more is discovering new tools, recipes and hacks that make my life easier. I’m hoping at

10 Awesome Alternate Uses For Duct Tape

Duct tape can come in handy in so many situations, its difficult to count. But recently we’ve discovered new and exciting ways to utilize this superman strength adhesive and it made us wonder just how many ways it can be used. We’ve seen wallets made from it, sofas covered in it, and make-shift band-aids fashioned

5 Cool Fire Pit Ideas for Your Backyard

Call me old fashioned, but I still love the concept of relaxing by the fire. Whether I’m spending time with my family, catching up with friends or enjoying some quite time alone with a good book – I use our fire pit at least 5 days a week. But recently we’ve done some minor remodeling

5 GREAT Ways to Use Hydrogen Peroxide

Chances are you already have a bottle (or two) of hydrogen peroxide sitting in your medicine cabinet at home. I have 3 bottles and I’m not entirely sure why. But up until today I only used it for two things. 1.) Acne – If you suffer from the occasional breakout, I highly recommend hydrogen peroxide.

Super Simple DIY Emergency Preparation Kit

  When you were growing up, did your parents ever turn your garage into a massive earthquake-proof bunker? No? Oh ok… I guess that was just my family. Either way, I think we can all agree that being prepared for emergencies is a good thing. We all hope disaster will magically skip over us, but realistically we know

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