A kuksa is a type of wooden drinking cup that is hand crafted, originating from the Sami people of northern Scandiavia. They have been used for hundreds of years, and can last indefinitely if they are well cared for. They come in a variety of sizes, but are generally smaller for individuals use. Some kuksas…
(VIDEO) He Took Out a Sandwich Bag. How He Starts a Fire? You HAVE to See This!
Have you ever been in a situation were you desperately need to start a fire, and have a plethora of dry twigs, sticks, and grass around you, but nothing to use to spark a flame? When you’ve got no matches in your pack, and no lighter to speak of? Where you have no knowledge of…
10 Survivalists Share Their 3 Best Survival Tips When You’re Doing Everything in Your Power to Survive in the Wilderness
You’re alone in the wild. You’ve veered off your trail, and you’ve been wandering for hours trying to get back. Somehow, you’ve managed to lose your sense of direction as you tried to retrace your steps. And now the sun is beginning to set, and with the oncoming darkness, panic is spreading through your body.…
(VIDEO) How to Make This Incredibly Cool Slingshot Mod
When you’re stuck up at the bug out cabin, your supplies may be limited. And you might not have had time to invest in a gun or other weapon before the SHTF. And when you need to venture out in order to get more supplies, your safety is paramount. Are you willing to go out…
Why it’s Vital You Teach Your Kids Self Defense NOW
It is a scary world that we live in. Horrific headlines jump out at us from the front page and flash before us on our evening news. We read stories of senseless violence, and we are reminded that human beings can be incredibly cruel to one another. At times, it can be too overwhelming to think…
(VIDEO) Descend These Steps and Check Out a Top Secret Survival Shelter You Can Own
Can you envision your best possible scenario for survival when the worst case occurs? I imagine it would include getting yourself and your loved ones out of harm’s way. Would it also include a vast array of survival supplies? Would it include a comfortable shelter, far from the prying eyes of strangers? Well, take a…
The First 5 Things You Should Do When a SHTF Disaster Hits
You heard the explosions, and you took refuge with your loved ones in the basement. Now, the power is out. It is completely silent, except for the panicked, heavy breathing of your family as you sit in the dark, dank room. Just when you think it’s time to get up and take a look, you…
4 Highly Venomous Snakes in North America That May Take You by Surprise. Know What They Are NOW, Before it’s Too Late.
You’re walking alone on a trail about forty minutes outside of Tucson. The day is perfect: The sun is shining down on you (rather than beating down on you), and there’s a light breeze in the air. You contemplate your plans for the day as you walk the trail, admiring the desert scrub and the…
To Survive an Attack, Here are the Best Places to be at in the United States
It’s the end of the world as we know it. Do you feel fine? Well, you might, depending on where you happen to be located during the end of the world. Location, it turns out, can be everything. We see hundreds of films, television shows, YouTube videos, and articles dedicated to educating (and entertaining) the population…
7 Things You Should Never Ever Eat in the Wild or You’ll Suffer the Consequences
When you’re hungry, you don’t always think clearly. But when you’re starving, you become a little more desperate. Especially if you’re starving out in the wilderness, unsure of the contents or location of your next food source. To a starving person, eating a vibrant green plant that looks vaguely familiar might seem like an excellent…
Revive and Re-Purpose Your Old Car Battery for SHTF! I Bet You’ve Never Thought of These Tricks!
You know the signs when your car battery is dead – or at least on its last leg: when you turn on your car, and the engine cranks but won’t start. And then when you can’t even get the engine to crank or the lights to turn on. At that point, your battery right really be dead…
Step by Step Instructions on How to Efficiently Clean off the Rust on Your Old Cast-Iron Skillets!
Your cast-iron pan or skillet shouldn’t be a high maintenance beast. You should know the do’s and don’ts of owning a cast-iron. For example, here are several don’ts: don’t boil water in your cast-iron, don’t use metal utensils on your pan, avoid cooking acidic food in the pan, don’t leave it wet and dirty, don’t…
6 Plants That You Should NEVER Ingest While Bugging Out or You Will Suffer the Consequences
If you’re ever in a situation where you’re foraging for food, make sure you know your plants. There have been too many horror stories of individuals that are uninformed about toxic plants that end up being poisoned. There are many ways to avoid ingesting poisonous plants, the most popular advice being DON’T EAT IT IF…
(VIDEO) How to Go About Getting Food From a Prickly Pear Cactus
Desert sustenance can be hard to come by. In the American Southwest, cacti are scattered throughout the desert landscape. One of the best cacti you can find is the prickly pear cactus, as it’s a great source of food. These cacti have large pads for storing water and producing flowers. Their stems are filled with…
(VIDEO) A Bear Decides to Come Over and Sit Down by a Man. What Happens Next? This is Insane!
If you can, avoid any encounter with a bear. Bears are territorial creatures, and you need to be especially wary if you come across any little bear cubs. Because chances are their momma isn’t going to be happy to see you. What are you supposed to do when you’re surprised by a bear? Give it…
5 Wise Survival Skills We Can Apply From the Military
Joining the military is one way to find out what exactly it is that you’re made of – and it goes without saying that not everyone is cut out for the military. Yet many experienced survivalists gained their skillset from their time in the armed forces. After all, what better way is there to train…
(VIDEO) You Encountered a Mushroom While Bugging Out. Here Are the Ones You Should NEVER Eat.
You’re wandering, looking for food to forage in the woods. You’ve gathered some nuts and berries, but you need more sustenance. All of a sudden, you see a cluster of mushrooms in the distance on some mossy roots. You run over to take a look. They appear to resemble the oyster mushroom, which you know…
(Video) 4 Serious Threats We Should NEVER Try to Outrun in the Wild or Else
Occasionally, as humans, we can be a bit full of ourselves. Being such evolved creatures and such, we might overestimate our own abilities, particularly in situations of survival, when the fight or flight instinct kicks in. When we are caught in a moment of panic, it can be difficult to remember the best practices for…
(VIDEO) You Can Make These Mini Log Homemade Fire-Starters for Your Backyard
What makes a backyard summer barbecue perfect? Perfect weather, good friends, tasty food, refreshing drinks? Picturing the sunshine and the smells of hot dogs and hamburgers roasting is enough to make anyone pine for a barbecue. Well, we’re missing one important factor – a fire that doesn’t go out. Nothing is more annoying that having…
(VIDEO) Fishing Life Hacks That’ll Make Fishing a Cinch!
Father’s Day is almost here! And if your father enjoys the occasional summer fishing trip, I’m sure you know all of the annoying little things that can happen to spoil a perfectly enjoyable trip out the lake. Things that can happen that can ruin the trip is when your knife goes overboard and sinks to…