When we talk about homesteading and prepping we often forget some of the little things we probably should think a little more seriously about. For instance, how should we use our water? Yes, men and women – and their children – all need fresh water to survive; to drink and cook with no matter what…
(Video) Several Ways to Transform a Pen Into a Useful Spy Tool
Who does not like to own their very own “spy gadget”? Oh, come on! They are fun and can be very handy and useful should you ever find yourself in trouble, cornered by bullies, or simply in the mood to give an annoying workmate a zap! And no, we really cannot condone that last idea!…
(Video) Steel Wool Life Hacks That’ll Make a Survivalist’s Life a Heck of a Lot Easier
Life hacks, as we all know, can be wonderfully beneficial to those who know how to use them well. They are techniques, tricks, shortcuts, or novel ways to reuse, recycle, upcycle, or repurpose certain products in unconventional ways to make life easier! Once again, we have found a wonderful product that can be used for…
(Video) Utilizing a Naturally Cool Tarp Shelter
Seems like whenever we see a camp-out video the outdoorsman, as well as showing how to hunt, find water, and organize his backpack items, also shows us how to keep warm at night. He or she will start a campfire, show us their snug sleeping back or hammock and also either shows us their tent…
(Video) Simply Spy Tricks to Try Using Household Items
As kids, we all wanted to play “spy” at least once. It seems so exciting and adventurous! Yet as adults, even if we really did want to become a spy, there are foreseeable problems. For one thing, unless you are Tom Cruise and have a team of professionals, being a spy will probably kill you!…
(Video) Deciding Whether This is an Excellent Bug Out Shelter Design for a Collapse
Maybe you already have that nice piece of land, either bought outright or inherited from a relative. You know you want to use it for bug-out purposes and have been hashing through various ideas on what to build. If you are handy, you can always build your own cabin, possibly using wood and resources around…
(Video) Try This Handy Homemade Recipe for Waterproofing a Variety of Items
It is often the older simpler formulas that are the most satisfying. That can be said for food and also an easy water-proofer that can be used for anything from wood, sacks, and boots! This is a method our host learned about many years ago and while it is simple it can also be a…
Everyone Will Want This Overlooked Item During a Life Threatening Survival Situation
In times of chaos, we often do not think clearly, especially those who have not prepped for a potential “end of days” scenario. They pretty much grab all they have and run without thinking about the potential consequences of some of the “throw away” items they’ve decided to take with them, wherever it is they…
Bizarre (But Clever) Survival Uses for Cinder Blocks That Actually Work!
In a world where we may eventually have very little, we will all have to look at what we have around us and start using items we never really thought about using before! What is nice is that a lot of these things, for now, are fairly plentiful. Take cinder blocks, for instance. They are…
NEVER Make the Following Hiking Errors – It Could Cost a Person Their Life
How often have we heard about family camping adventures turning into a disaster for no other reason than a family member goes on a hike and gets lost? It is a sincerely sad situation but if they had been taught well, not merely relying on their superb sense of direction, that frightening moment of “I…
When Stranded During a Collapse, These 12 Items in a Truck Could Save the Day:
We’ve been talking to our brother lately via text about Yellowstone National Park, current earthquake activity, and the fact he lives in the Northwest, fairly close to where the action will be should the volcano decide to blow. We reminded him that he is in the “ash zone” but he says he’s ready. He is…
(Video) Discover What Animals Are the Most Intelligent in the World
Often, we hear on the evening news or an entertainment report about the intelligence of various animals or celebrity pets we have all known and loved. Because they are so clever and cute many animals are featured on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and, of course, television. Yet, appearing brainy and actually being smart are two different…
Don’t Miss These Incredible Uses for an Outdoor Can
As we have grown and learned about this world around us, the way it works and how the small seemingly inconsequential objects near us do what they are meant to do, we often think about those things that have a multi-purpose. Both the one item that can be used for many things at the same…
(Video) Find Out Just How Good a Survivalist’s Eyes Are. 97% of People Fail This Test!
To say having good eyes during a survival situation is important is an understatement. No, it is not the only thing we rely on but it could be vital should we need to look between trees to see if a predator is approaching or for any number of other survival situation! Keeping your eyes in…
Cell Phones Are Slowly Taking Over by Spying on Us. Don’t Let That Happen by Following These Tips:
Years ago our Grandmother told us she did not trust microwave ovens. She said there is something dangerous about them that had nothing to do with the way they cooked or caused pacemakers to go wonky. She hinted that she felt it was looking at her as she worked in the kitchen. We laughed at…
(Video) Surprising Household Items That’ll Quickly and Efficiently Get Rid of Fleas
When spring and summer turn up so do fleas. Our poor dog has been having a particularly tough time of it this year despite the sprays and once a month tick and flea killer we apply. We do not like them around Rover for more than one reason. If they jump onto him they will…
(Video) This is a Reminder That Shark Attacks DO Happen – Check Out Some Horrific Shark Attacks Caught on Camera:
When we talk about survival the first thing that comes to most minds is subsisting in the wilderness, or finding our way after a catastrophic natural disaster, but there is more to it than that. It seems silly to say calamities come in all shapes and sizes but that really is a true statement. The…
(Video) A Person Just Cut Themselves in the Wild. Here’s How to Properly Treat the Wound.
Whether the injury is a superficial cut or a deep puncture, you need immediate care. If you are hiking or camping in the wilderness that care will come in whatever it is you brought with you. In other words, be prepared for this eventuality. Pack a First Aid kit of some kind into your backpack…
(Video) Watch as 5 Camping Gadgets Are Put to the Ultimate Test
When camping or hiking out in the wilderness we often come across things, for instance, a freshwater lake, that we really wish we could utilize for showers and/or a pot of boiling water to clean items with or make food. But who wants to carry along buckets and other bulky containers when we do not…
(Video) This Bushcraft Treehouse is a Thing of Beauty – Wow!
If there is something we can love and respect, it is a bushcraft tree house! Particularly, if it is as nice looking as the one our Bushcraft Heroes have put together! Part of us think of these guys as “boys” who simply want a treehouse but when you see how well it is constructed, the…