For those new to EMPs and prepping, a phenomena, also known as an electromagnetic pulse, is a short burst of electromagnetic energy. It can be a natural occurrence – think of lightening – or, if man-made by our enemies, an EMP of sufficient strength can undoubtedly destroy. Once that happens we can say good-bye to all…
The Benefits to Having a Manual Siphon Pump Are Incredible. Find Out Why Preppers Want One!
Think of all the things you need to siphon from day to day during the future when a chaos situation erupts. Water, gasoline, and bleach just to name a few. Then think about living in a world where you will have to siphon these liquids manually, without the aid of conventional or electrified devices. It’s not exactly…
Don’t Wait: Here are the First 4 Things a Person Must Do as Soon as a Disaster Takes Place
Many preppers and survivalists will be tempted to wait immediately after a chaos situation makes itself known. They want to look for the typical SHTF signs of impending doom. RE: Reports that electricity will be down for weeks or months, riots in the streets, gas stations charging one hundred dollars per a gallon of gas,…
(Video) How to Make a Wicking Bed Survival Garden
Whether it’s homesteading or prepping, gardening is an important part of sustaining ourselves. It does not matter if you are thinking about the present or future! Having a good, sustainable outlet of fresh vegetables, which depends on how good your soil is will prolong life indefinitely. Still, there are things to consider, especially if you are…
7 Incredible Uses for Cinder Blocks
On Die Hard Survivor we are all about making something out of nothing. There really is nothing more fun than to find something tossed out by a family or worker and discovering a whole new everyday purpose for it! As a prepper, we live for hacks and fist pump whenever one reveals itself to…
(Video) He Shows Us How to Bug Out in the Rain. The Tips He Offers? So Clever!
If you’ve been at the “survival game” long enough you probably already know how to camp out in the rain. Still there is always room for improvement and, honestly, new things are coming out all of the time to improve the life of a hiker and camper. How often have we seen videos of outdoorsmen,…
5 Life-Threatening Hiking Errors a Lot of People Make
You are physically fit – or getting there – and you’re ready to take on the great outdoors. What better way than to take a nice long hike into the wilderness, getting to know the terrain and admiring the wildlife about you. Sounds like a fun challenge, a dream come true for many, but there…
How to Properly Assemble an INCH Bag
We will be perfectly honest with you. We never knew there was a difference between a bug-out bag (BOB) and an INCH bag. And perhaps, for some, there is no difference. However, if we are going to really break it down a BOB is the security item you take with you when you are on…
(Video) Is This Fire Starter Truly the Best? One Survivalist Shares His Thoughts by Putting it to the Test:
Bear Grylls is an ultimate survivalist. He’s climbed Everest, circumnavigated the British Isles, and journeyed the Antarctica, amongst other wilderness adventures! So when he comes out with a line of survival gear we take notice. So does Ultimate Survival Tips whose host decided to take a good look at the Bear Grylls Ultimate Fire Starter.…
(Video) 3 Life Hack Myths That Are Finally… Busted!
As survivalists, bush crafters, homesteaders, and preppers we are given a lot of advice. This is especially true when we first get started. We really are not certain where to turn but if it sounds good, if we are assured “it” will work without fail, we consider it legitimate. Sadly, that is not always true.…
5 Things a Person Should NEVER Stockpile for SHTF
When a SHTF scenario hits, we will need everything. We do not deny that. However, there are some things we will need more of than others. We know we will need water and ready-to-eat foods. There will be certain tools that will be vital, fire, and medical supplies. Yet, there are some things that are…
(Video) 10 Insane Survival Duct Tape Hacks That Will Blow Everyone’s Mind!
Our Crazy Russian Hacker is at it again and this time he has duct tape (aka – “duck” tape)! And what isn’t there to love about duct tape? It’s strong, resists water, and these days it can be patterned and used to design any number of wonderful things! This reminded us in part of the…
If Preppers Aren’t Doing THIS Yearly, They Won’t be Disaster Ready
Many a prepper likes the idea of loading up their bug-out bag, knowing it is filled to the brim with supplies that will save the life of themselves and their families should a bug-out ever be necessary. However, often these same survivors will forget about their bags, tossing them into a corner of a closet,…
How One Prepper Put Together His 25 Pound Bug Out Bag
When a former Counterintelligence Special Agent, US Army Chief Warrant Officer, and combat veteran gives you tips and trick on how to survive a SHTF scenario you probably should listen. Our host over on Graywolf Survival was all of those and also grew up in the woods. He spent a lifetime in various environments and…
WikiLeaks Claims That CIA Lost Control of ‘Hacking Arsenal’ – Did They?
No matter how discouraged you may be with the way your government is running the country, there is always a certain amount of pride we, as American or European citizens, have in our country. No, not everything is as we want it. And yes, we are preparing for a SHTF scenario, but – for…
Couple Drastically Changes Their Off-The-Grid Living With the Help of Hydropower
Often, you can tell the difference between those outdoorsmen and preppers. The ones who want to live green and get back to nature are up against the ones with good intentions but never follow through. Anyone who wants to give it a try is aces in our book but those who truly do what they…
(Video) He Finds Some Willow Bark. How He Shows Us How to Make Cordage? What a Valuable Skill!
We know what some of you are thinking. Why not just buy a lot of rope or cordage and be done with it? This way you do not have to go through the pains of making your own. That is okay for the here and now but later on, when a chaos situation erupts, when…
Let’s Not Become Sweden – Why the Refugee Crisis That’s Threatening Europe May be Coming Our Way
It sounds nice. Let us open up our country to all those innocent people who are desperately in need of asylum. This is what America does! If it were that simple, that clear cut, and that harmless, it would be wonderful. However, the prospect is proving more dangerous than any of us can ever imagine!…
The 6mm Creedmoor: Is This the Next Big Thing in Long-Range Shooting?
Even if you do not consider yourself a hunter or feel, at this moment, a rifle is a necessity of life, as a prepper and/or survivalist, you know a weapon will eventually be needed. When the SHTF we may not just be hunting for our food but keeping our families secure. Both will be paramount…
How to Make a Sasquatch Bed for a Bug Out Location
Whenever you go camping there is always one thing, chiefly during the cooler months, you must be careful of. A numbingly cold ground. You can build a shelter, bring your tent, but if you are attempting to sleep on the ground, even with a sleeping bag and campfire, you can get incredibly cold! The…