Watching news coverage of various disasters can feel anyone with a sense of dread. We’ve seen the effects whether it’s a hurricane, tornado, or any other potential catastrophe: homes destroyed, property demolished, and families that were torn apart. It’s enough to make you want to ensure that you’re fully covered in the event of a…
(VIDEO) Check Out This Clever Way to Make a Water Powered Generator From an Old Washing Machine
You are in desperate need of a generator, and you don’t have an unlimited budget. The cost of most generators can range from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars, and many of them are dangerous – they require careful maintenance and need to be monitored; you have to be careful of carbon…
(VIDEO) This Stunning Cabin Was Made by Spending Less Than $500. How This Was Made Possible? Incredible!
A lone cabin in the woods should instill a feeling of warmth and comfort. It should create a sense of coziness: a structure of beautiful natural wood, complete with windows to watch the slow drift lazily by, and a small interior centered around a heat source – whether a blazing fire or a small stove.…
15 Crazy Fishing Tricks That Actually Work, Even Though They’re Hard to Believe!
It’s almost summertime. That means it’s almost time for those trips out to the lake, just you, your boat, the sunshine, and the gentle lapping of the waves. It’s time for you to perfect your fishing craft, and exhibit that impressive patience as you wait for the perfect catch. Every fisherman and fisherwoman have his…
The Top 10 Most Dangerous Animals in the World Will Shock You. #10 Blew My Mind.
When you think of the most dangerous animals in the world, you’re probably envisioning the big predators at the top of the food chain. You know, the ones with the big teeth, big claws, the “lions and tigers and bears, oh my!” image of an imposing force to be reckoned with. Well, we’ve got a…
(VIDEO) They Built Shelters Underground. When You Find Out What They Used to Construct Them? Mind-Boggling!
You never know when the worst is going to happen. All you can do is prepare yourself for that hypothetical situation to ensure that you and your family are taken care of. Whether it’s a tornado, a storm, an explosion, or any other horror that might occur, you want to make sure that you are…
(VIDEO) 3 Knots You Should Learn NOW. Why? These Knots Could Save Your Life During a SHTF Moment.
Knots. They can be the bane of your existence when you don’t know how to go about untying them. But knowing how to tie them is an incredibly useful skill to have! Whether you’re setting up a shelter, making a fishing line, building a weapon, setting up a trap that includes a net – knowing…
(VIDEO) Learn How to Construct and Use a Primitive Atlatl
An atlatl is an ancient hunting tool that has been around for over 30,000 years. It acts as a spear-thrower, utilizing a means to project and accurately launch the spear. Some say it was the first advanced weapon of its time; its mechanics are impressive even by modern standards of weaponry. The atlatl throwing board…
(VIDEO) This Survivor Built a Primitive Wattle and Daub Hut From Scratch. How He Did It? I Still Can’t Wrap My Mind Around This!
Sometimes the old, traditional way of doing this is the best way of doing things. If you’re looking for a different shelter structure to try, take a look at the wattle and daub hut. Native Americans utilized this style of housing across the prairies of the Southeastern Plains. A wattle and daub hut is a…
(VIDEO) I’ve Been Drinking Coke for Years and Never Thought of This…
So you have a preferred carbonated beverage of choice, whether it’s Coke, Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, or La Croix. The options are limitless, and guess what? So are the options for what to do with the aluminum can when you’re finished drinking! The first one that probably comes to mind is recycling. In the United States,…
(VIDEO) This Traditional Way of Tapping a Birch Tree Will Blow Your Mind
So you’re bugging out, and you’ve found a black birch tree, but do yow know what exactly that means? Do you know how lucky you are?! A birch tree can be utilized in many ways. Its bark can be used to make tea, its wood is excellent for wood crafting, and its sap is incredibly…
(VIDEO) SHTF and You’re Running Out of Light Sources. Here’s How to Make Candles Under $2.
So it has happened. The lights have gone out, and they’re out for good. You have your flashlight, and your carry lamp, but it’s only a matter of time before those die on you. It’s time to start thinking about backup light sources. Start getting ready to make some candles – what else do people…
(VIDEO) This Prepper’s Idea for an Emergency Shelter is Mind-Boggling. You Have to See it to Believe It!
Finding shelter is the most important thing to ensure survival. Tents are portable and light weight, but still collapsible. It’s important to find shelter you can rely on, and that will keep you away from the elements. Imagine a shelter that you could build for under $100 worth of material. And imagine if this affordable…
How to Keep Your Camper Cool, Despite the Extreme Heat
The sun is high in the sky; the ground is dry and cracked. There are no trees, no shade. There’s nowhere for the heat to go. And you’re stuck in a 12,000-pound metal box. Facing the extreme heat in your camper is sometimes a necessary evil. Whether you’re choosing to stake it out in the…
(VIDEO) This Prepper’s Bug Out Bag is PERFECT. Now I Need to Redo Mine to Match His!
When packing up your survivalist bug out bag, you might struggle to determine which items are necessities, and which items you can do without. After all, your bag needs to be small enough to grab at the drop of a hat but stocked enough to take care of your needs. So, are you wondering how…
(VIDEO) How to Start a Fire…Using Only an Aluminum Can and a Chocolate Bar
You never know when you might find yourself alone in the wild without matches. Proper preparation can be everything, but circumstances often arise where equipment might be damaged, stolen, or lost. The best way to prepare is to learn as many possible tricks to get you through your situation, no matter how much you might…
(VIDEO) Learn How You Can Make a DIY Rotating Compost Bin for Only $12!
Compost is important. Imagine if all those scraps of fruit and vegetables didn’t have to go into your plastic-lined garbage bag, into the dumpster, into a landfill. Imagine if your kitchen scraps of organic waste didn’t have to sit in those plastic bags, never able to decompose and return to the soil! Composting is what…
(VIDEO) Check Out What You Can Buy for $100 at Walmart for Your Survival Bag… Including Medicine!
Seeing some survivalist kits might be disconcerting at first. Tools like pocketknives and other blades, cooking ware, thermal sleeping bags, hiking gear, tents, and various bags – it adds up rather quickly. And many people believe that to obtain useful tools for your trek into the wilderness you have to buy the flashiest brands with…
(VIDEO) Is This the Best Bug Out Shelter for a Collapse?! You Decide…
In the event of a disaster, the biggest priority is locating a safe place to take shelter. Think about instances like Hurricane Katrina, where thousands of individuals were left to the elements after losing their homes. The housing options needed to be safe, sturdy, and cost effective for such a massive group of people. Many…
(VIDEO) With This Easy Trick You Can Make Your Campfire Last ALL Night
A fire is essential to survival. Knowing how to start a fire is one thing, but it is something that has to be constantly fed, attended, and managed. A cold night out in the wild might mean a night without sleep as you struggle to maintain the flames. A survivor needs to know how to…