If building your bug out shelter from the ground up, there are a lot of things to consider. Before you start on a major project like this one, you may ask yourself a variety of question such as: How big should it be? Will it have dirt floors or wood floors? Will it include windows?…
(VIDEO) Learn How to Make Birch Oil Using This Easy Method…
Birch oil can be extremely useful in survival situations. The oil has many health benefits: it can be used as a disinfectant and also a protector against bacterial infections, it can relieve joint pain, it can be used as a tonic, a stimulant, a diuretic, and it can reduce temperature during a fever. And that’s…
(VIDEO) Easy Homemade Cleaners That’ll Come in Handy When You’re at Your Bug Out Cabin
Making your cleaning products at home can be beneficial for many reasons. They’re simple, inexpensive, and easy to make. Not to mention, they are a more sustainable alternative to purchasing pre-made cleaners. Most cleaners come chock full of chemicals and toxic mystery ingredients that can be hazardous to your health. When you’re at your bug…
(Video) The Dark Truth About Bugging Out Is Shocking
A Bug Out can be warranted for anything. Whether it is an inconvenience, such as a water contamination issue, gas line problem, flood, or something along those lines… or an actual emergency. Most people experience the inconvenience that requires them to bug out. Their bag acts as a go-between to survive. And then there are…
(VIDEO) How to Properly Hand Wash Your Clothes During a Bug Out Moment.
You’re using the bare minimum to survive during a bug out. Hopefully, you are in your safe location, and you’ve obtained all of the appropriate supplies that you need to last the bug out. And that’s probably not going to include modern conveniences like, you know. A washing machine. Your clothes are going to get…
17 Alternative Old Garden Hose Hacks. Don’t Throw That Old Hose Away!
We live in a society where the norm is to discard items that no longer seem useful to us. When objects have fulfilled their purpose, we often end up tossing them in the trash without a second thought. But the good news is that this isn’t always necessary. Sometimes, with a little creativity and resourcefulness,…
7 Insanely Clever Ways to Keep Your House Cool and Save Some Serious Money This Summer
Summer is coming. Depending on where you live, that might mean spending more time outdoors: camping, hiking, fishing, swimming. If you’re in an area known for its scorching summers, it might mean more time indoors, keeping your air conditioning on full blast as you seek shelter from the heat. Running your air conditioning during the…
Figuring Out the Most Reliable Transportation After an EMP
For those of you that do not know, an EMP is an electromagnetic pulse, caused by a sudden burst of electromagnetic energy. An EMP can damage electronics that you have in your home, or in more serious circumstances, cause damage to buildings, vehicles, and even the landscape itself. Lightning can cause an EMP, as can…
6 Incredibly Important Reasons Why Forests Are Beneficial to Survivalists Today
What determines whether a tree will thrive? Is it the temperature of its environment? Exposure to sunlight? Annual rainfall? No, it turns out that the presence of humans is what actually determines the survival of trees in any location. Since human civilization has come into existence, it is estimated that the world’s tree population has…
Alternate Plan: What Actions to Take When Your Bug Out Cabin Has Been Compromised
You’re a survivor, and you’ve done your best to build your bug out cabin. You’ve ensured that it is fully stocked with the essentials – food, water, supplies, weapons, and anything else you might need. Your bug out cabin is also your safe space in case the unthinkable happens, and it’s secure against many hypothetical…
How to Survive a Drought and Prepare for a Lack of Water Disaster
When people think about natural disasters; many words come to mind: hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, fires, earthquakes and the list goes on. These bring images of horror: cities destroyed, landscapes altered, families torn apart. And yet people rarely think of one of the most deadly killers – droughts. While they may appear less exciting from an…
You’ve Just Encountered a Bear Who is Ready to Attack. Here’s How to Make it Out in One Piece.
Bear attacks might seem like rare occurrences in the wild. For the last fifteen years, there have been 27 fatalities caused by bear attacks in North America. More than half of the attacks were caused by black bears, and the rest were caused by grizzly bears. When it gets down to it, it averages out…