Many years ago, before we were interested in prepping and survival, we visited Alaska on a cruise and loved it. There were two things we wanted to see. Whales and bears in the wild! Sounds silly but we were in Alaska and it was important to us. Perhaps that outdoors spirit was with us after…
How to Effectively Make Cement and Concrete for Survival Tasks
We love wood, it’s warm and expressive, and if you have a small parcel of land in the middle of the wilderness you might be relying on it. However, some preppers want to build with a material that is a bit more permanent. So, they decide on cement or concrete because when the SHTF their…
(Video) Learn From One Man’s Experience of Dispersed Primitive Camping in a National Forest
To say there are some extra responsibilities and skills required for dispersed primitive camping is no exaggeration. If you camp-ground camp you know what fun it can be. However, there are always trash cans around, fresh running water, and usually, some friendly ranger or fellow camper to lend advice. Not so with dispersed primitive camping!…
The Secretive Method Native Americans Swear by to Survive a Venomous Snake Bite
Our father was the victim of a snake bite, in the open desert, during the war. We do not say this to show we are a professional on this matter but because, with Dad in mind, we found the subject of this article touches a nerve. Thankfully, our father was lucky, had people around…
3 Things to NEVER Do During a Home Invasion
As our Grandmother often said: “People are crazy!” With an estimated 2.5 million home invasions every year here in the USA, we can pretty much state Grandma was not wrong and we need to protect what is ours and do it with every legal means possible! As bad as it is now we find ourselves…
(Video) They Converted a Van Into an Eco Off the Grid Camper and Are Now Traveling the World
We have all had that dream, even if only for a few minutes, about selling the house, buying an RV, and taking ourselves and the family on an on-going enriching traveling vacation around the USA! We will learn much and drink in the beauty of the country we live in. What an awesome life, we…
4 Off Grid Water Sources – Bringing Water to a Homestead
There are a lot of constants in life and one of them is when a disaster hits, when resources are low, people are going to need fresh, clean water. Without uncontaminated water, we are all pretty much doomed so it is a sincere priority during a SHTF situation! Now, how we go about getting our…
How Bots Are Beginning to Take Over Our Campsites and Permits
It seems almost ironic that a people who are desperately trying to get back to nature have to rely on technology to get them a decent spot in a regulated camp area! Okay, we get it. As much as we hate to rely on our laptop or IPad we know it is what it…
(Video) Family Discovers a 1960’s Fallout Shelter in Their Backyard
It is surprising the things a family can find in their backyard if they look closely enough. For us, moving into a somewhat rural area in Southern California is was finding tins and magazines dating back into the early 1920s and 1930s — but there are those who find even more impressive things! A family…
(Video) Luxurious Underground Shelters for the World’s Elite Are Hard to Believe
It is called “luxury survival” and while it is much more comfortable than the bomb shelters of fifty or more years ago, it is still a confining shelter! We are reminded of a television show of the 1970s called Space: 1999. In this sci-fi show, the moon breaks free of Earth orbit and the people…
(Video) Barefoot Man Built an Underground House for Only $50. Wow!
Many of us are not exactly wealthy, even if we do own a small parcel of land we expect to bug-out on. After all, the land itself does not come cheap and then the subsequent building on that piece of earth can also be a costly matter! Over the years we’ve learned many ways to…
(Video) The Best Fire Starting Tinder Options to Take Advantage Of
We know you probably have hundreds of lighters around the house, the disposable kind that you can use and toss once the butane has gone to meet its maker. There is nothing finer when you need a quick fire start! But, eventually, they do not work as well as they once did. Some do not…
Missing Plane Found in Jungle 68 Years Later
Captained by Fred Eaton, the plane was a four-engine bomber used by the United States Air Force. It was known as the “Swamp Ghost,” a B-17E Flying Fortress, and it was left in the Agaimbo swamp, located in one of the most inaccessible regions of Papua New Guinea during World War II. The area is…
The 10 Best Survival Foods to Stock Up On Are Not What Many Would Expect
We were talking to a friend recently whose young son, around eight years old, had gone on a “food strike.” It seems he decided after years of eating meatloaf that he did not like it. He absolutely refuses to allow it into his mouth. We found this amusing in a sense. While the boy is…
12 Life Saving Items Always Have in a Truck. #12 is a Necessity!
Let’s say you are away from home, in your truck, and a disaster strikes. It does not necessarily have to be “the end of days”. Maybe more localized like an earthquake, flood, or a tornado. The point is, you are cut-off from home and will need to survive a while on what you have…
(Video) Man Gets His Hands On an Old Dishwasher Motor and What He Does With It is Awe-Inspiring!
Many of us have considered the inevitability of a bug-out shelter, a place away from the big city with little or no power. You may already have one waiting for you and have thought about how to operate in it, have electrical power, when the time comes to occupy your new home. A number of…
What Harms People Who Live Off the Grid the Most is Shocking
When you are out in the wilderness, pitching that tent, making your comfy campfire, and hiking through the woods to get to that fresh water creek, you know to keep your eyes open. Simply, an outdoorsman does not know what wild beasts might be out there in the deep dark woods ready to do…
(Video) What Survival Tools This Guy Makes by Utilizing Everyday Supplies is Such a Great Idea!
We honestly feel the innovators and inventors of this world will be a strong part of what will keep us safe and will move us on in the event of a nation-wide SHTF scenario. Certainly, we will need our strong warriors, our neighborhood preppers, and even our politicians or representatives to get things done but…
5 Stupidly Easy Ways to Cool Down a Tent
Whether you are training for a SHTF scenario or simply camping out with the family we all eventually want to be comfortable. Even when it is below zero we work on getting our shelter up, getting inside, and getting warm. The only thing worse than freezing out in the wilderness is being too hot!…
(Video) He Gives Us a Tour of a Hidden JFK Nuclear Bomb Shelter on a Remote Island and it’s Incredible!
One of our favorite subjects in school was history. During the Cuban Missile Crisis in the early 1960s things were tense. President Kennedy was obviously less sure about his persuasive powers than he let on because, little did we know, he had a secret nuclear bomb fallout shelter created during that time for he and…