We would like to think that when Doomsday is here that humanity will all come together and help one another through a disaster. Yes, there are a lot of good people out there, but unfortunately, when a collapse takes place a mob mentality may rule and — the truth is — the weak may get…
(Video) 4 Incredibly Useful and Simple Spy Hacks Everyone Should Learn
We’ve all at one time or another watched a James Bond movie and then wished we could become a spy. Sure, we wouldn’t want to get caught and tortured by an enemy, but you have to admit some of those tricks he uses are handy! Luckily we’re about to share some cool little tricks every…
18 Incredible Survival Uses for This Surprisingly Cheap Thermal Imaging Tool
Thermal imaging may seem like it’s something that’s only used in sci-fi films or perhaps by the police and fire departments, but more recently civilians are using it for a variety of purposes as well. As the use of this technology expands, so does its accessibility. In fact, many companies are now introducing thermal imaging…
7 Things to Never Eat in the Wild. Eat These Things and Suffer the Consequences.
When a person is hungry, they don’t always think clearly. But when a person is starving, they usually become a little bit more desperate. Especially if a person happens to be starving while out in the wild and they are unsure where to find their next food source. Think about it: If you’re starving eating…
The Most Clever Homemade Substitutes for Toilet Paper
What would you do if you suddenly ran out of toilet paper? It’s not something a lot of people consider when SHTF! It’s easy to forget about the TP when you’re focusing on bugging out or in, food, fire, and water! A lot of people figure if they run out of TP they can always…
20 Affordable Supplies That’ll be Worth Their Weight in Gold After a Collapse
It’s challenging not to take things for granted. Everyday household items, for example, are just a few items that will be in high demand post-collapse. Consider how things will be when the grid goes down. The reality is many of the stores will be bought out or looted, and the trucks, planes, and trains that…
How to Easily Make an Unlimited Supply of Gel Fuel
For many people, a prolonged loss of power means that eventually, the generator will go silent. When the power goes out everything from refrigeration to heat will be challenging. There are several options including storing gasoline or kerosene or utilizing a fireplace or wood stove, but still, these things have limitations. Kerosene and gasoline pose…
5 Things to NEVER Stockpile for SHTF
Most crisis preparation classes and conversations cover what’s important to stockpile for a SHTF moment. In regards to sports and politics, regarding survival stockpiling, mostly everyone has an opinion as to what’s most important and while most people agree on the basics, each person’s opinion comes with preferences. However, very few discussions cover what a…
7 Clever Uses for Cinder Blocks. I Can’t Wait to Try #6, it’s Perfect for Bugging Out!
Utilizing what we have around is huge for survival. Have you ever noticed that there always tends to be cinder blocks lying around that haven’t been used? If you do happen to have cinder blocks lying around we’ve got good news for you. It turns out there are several clever projects you can try and…
7 Things to Never, Ever Eat in the Wild
When a person is hungry they don’t always think clearly. However, if a person is starving then they may become more desperate. This is especially the case when a person is starving out in the wilderness and they are unsure where they are going to find their new food source. To a person who is…
Do Buried Shipping Containers Work Well as Bunkers? NO, and Here’s the Reason Why!
Initially using a shipping container as a shelter may seem like a great idea. After all, it’s a very resourceful way to use something, re-purpose it, and use it for a SHTF situation. Preppers are all for the idea of multi-purposing tools and ordinary everyday items and transforming them into whatever else they need them…
(Video) She Shows Us How to Make a Deep Hole Fishing Trap. Just How Much This Is an Asset to Getting a Great Meal? Wow!
Some people who live in the wild and are bugging out work hard to get their meals. It may be challenging, but the good news is there are always new tips to try to make it a quicker experience! Consider fishing for a moment. A zealous man or woman will go out in a boat…
14 Prepper Items to Stock Up On at the Goodwill Store
It’s true that Goodwill stores are an excellent source to discover survival items that are on the top of the list for not a lot of people. After all, most of us give away the stuff we don’t want to Goodwill as opposed to buying supplies from them. However, a lot of people donate all…
(Video) This Survivalist’s Log Shelter is Awe-Inspiring. I Still Can’t Believe How it Turns Out!
It is likely that when a serious SHTF situation takes place a person will need to leave their home and build a shelter somewhere else. In fact, it’ll be in a person’s best interest to build a shelter that’s strong and that will provide a lot of protection. A shelter that’s safe will allow you…
FEMA Markings: Why They Can Save a Survivalist’s Life
If you have even been in a large scale disaster area or know people who have — such as after dealing with a tornado or hurricane — then it’s likely you’ve seen markings on the front access point of a building. These markings are codes for FEMA searchers and they help tell a person and…
Is Big Brother Watching? Avoid Facial Recognition Software by Following These Tips!
There’s no doubt that modern technology is a wonderful thing. Thanks to our smartphones and tablet computers we have access to an endless amount of information all on the go. Plus, social media websites and apps allow us to now stay in contact with everyone we know. There is no denying that today’s technologies have…
(Video) The 10 Dumbest Ways to Die That Must be Avoided
Death is a highly emotional experience and even some cases can be tragic. It’s harder for the survivors than those who are deceased. After all, when you’re gone, hopefully, all of your troubles should be over. So it’s vital not to put your family through the possibility of losing you over something stupid. It’s more…
3 Animals That Could Do More Harm Than Good if a Person Eats Them in the Wild
Recently we changed our regular ninety percent lean and ten percent fat hamburger to bison. For us, attempting to get healthy and lose weight, bison is ideal. However, we have to wonder when dealing with a SHTF moment, if the mighty bison would be the better choice of the two types of meat to eat.…
Check Out the Best States to Head to When All Hell Breaks Loose
Just about every person has a bug out or a bug in plan, a strategy for what to do when a survival crisis hits and it’s necessary to move to a safer location. However, less considered is where a person should go beyond “the camp” or another safe space. Ask yourself if your bug out location…
(Video) How to Go About Throwing a Knife Russian Army Style
We have all seen in the movies when the good guy stops a bad guy when all of a sudden a well-placed knife gets thrown. In most cases, it looks effortless but it can also be lethal. Unfortunately, Hollywood movies are just fantasies and the reality is that knife throwing is a bit of an…