There is a never ending supply of fire starting techniques being passed around the prepper and survivalist community. After all, there are literally thousands of these tricks available to those who want to learn. One of the reasons why there are so many hacks for fire starting, in particular, is because fire is so incredibly…
7 Things a Person Can Scavenge From a Car When Doomsday Takes Place
Post-collapse, one reality is there will be plenty of abandoned vehicles due to the severity of the aftermath. An abandoned car can provide a lot of survival tools, materials, and supplies that anyone can utilize after SHTF. However, before anyone takes advantage of a vehicle that’s no longer in use, it’s important to make sure…
Hiding in Plain Sight: Creative Ways to Discreetly Wear Gear
The reason why a person should hide their survival gear is many, but two major reasons come to mind: It is to stay safe and for convenience. This can be convenient because you have your survival gear on your person as daily body wear (women may wear a paracord bracelet or necklace). You don’t necessarily…
(Video) Learn an Easy Way to Keep a Tent Warm When it’s Freezing Cold
Tent camping in any sort of weather is usually fun, but in all except the toastiest of seasons, it can also get pretty cold. If you pitch your tent after the first hard frost, chances are your evenings will run below 40 degrees if not below freezing. Brr! Obviously, if you camp during the deep…
7 Places Where a Person Can Survive the Inevitable Collapse That’s Coming
Most of us who are into prepping and everything that has to do with survival likely have an idea what we will be doing when the grid goes down. We’ve made plans, have our bug out kits ready and are prepared to bug out (or bug in) the minute the call comes. However, while some…
FEMA Markings: Why Everyone Should Take the Time to Learn What They Mean
If you have ever been in a large scale disaster or know of a person who has — such as after a hurricane or tornado — then you likely have seen markings on the front of a building. These markings are codes for FEMA searchers and they are designed to help you and searchers learn…
4 Rifles to Add to an Arsenal for Cheap Ammo
Every couple of years or so, there is a huge explosion of activity in gun stores across the country. Fears amid the political landscape often fuel these things, as millions of citizens clear off the shelves of ammunition, scared of what might be coming. This constant fear leads to a sharp rise in prices as…
(Video) This Earthbag Home Time Lapse is Incredible. I Can’t Wait to Build and Live in One ASAP!
Have you ever heard of a type of a home called an Earthbag? It may seem like it’s a complex style of shelter, but it’s really not. It’s actually pretty self-explanatory. It’s a small home constructed of bags that are packed with dirt and sand. The video on the next page will show you how…
(Video) What a Person NEVER be Caught Wearing Post-Collapse.
Imagine you’re sitting down while watching an eppy of What Not to Wear that’s focused on survival. The person being judged is not passing the test because he made one of the worst wardrobe blunders ever and you’ll never believe what he’s wearing. If you were a survivalist on the show would you pass? When…
The Optimal States to Head to When All Hell Breaks Loose
Just about every prepper has a “bug out” strategy, a plan in place for what to do when a survival crisis takes place and it’s vital to move to a safer location (or even bug in). Some may not consider where to go beyond “the camp” or another predesignated safe space. So, will your bug…
FEMA Markings: Why They’re so Important to Know and Understand
If you have ever been or known someone who has been in a large scale disaster area — such as after a tornado or hurricane — then you undoubtedly have seen markings on the front access point of buildings. These markings are codes for FEMA searchers and they help tell you and the searchers a…
(Video) The Easiest Way to Sharpen a Knife During an Emergency Situation is Something Everyone Already Has Access To…
Having the correct tool for the job is the cornerstone of any profession in which it’s important to work with your hands. Usually, the problem is that it’s easy to lose track of a tool or forget it at the most inconvenient moments. This is just as true for sharpening tools as it is with…
11 of the Most Intelligent Animals Surprise Many. #11 is Especially Astonishing!
When a natural disaster takes place, many may be forced to leave their home and travel elsewhere to avoid imminent danger. They may also have to live off the grid and land for a few weeks or even months. When a collapse takes place it’s also important to pack the correct supplies in a bug…
Things Cowboys Carried With Them to Survive Can Still Help Us Survive Any Situation Today!
We tend to think of a cowboy or cowgirl as a person from the past, one of those tough men or ladies who rode the range, steering cattle in the correct direction and corralling them! They did all that but they were also survivalists who lived through it all. These were the men and women…
How to Successfully Clean a Mattress – All a Person Needs is One Item!
Your bed can be the most divine place in your home. It beckons you after walking through the door after a long day at work and comforts you with the promises of sweet dreams. A nice mattress can be just as nice as sleeping on a soft cloud (or what we imagine a soft cloud would…
(Video) A Man Finds an Abandoned Shelter by a Highway Exit Ramp. Now Take a Look Inside…
When encountering an abandoned shelter you have to wonder how it came to be. Most shelters are made out of necessity and others are constructed to plan ahead. In the case of this shelter, it seems like a homeless person made a high exit ramp his home and he did a fine job doing so!…
(Video) Banned in America – 10 Things We Can’t Buy Here in the States
When we think of the United States of America, usually we think of a country that is free. As the ultimate symbol of freedom, it’s hard to imagine anything would be banned. But — guess again! Believe it or not, but there are items that people aren’t allowed to buy or even bring into the…
Desire to Live Off The Grid? Here Are the Best States to Live in Hands Down:
Living off the grid is not just for people who are prepping for a disaster. Some people want to live off the grid for other reasons. Perhaps they are tired of living to work rather than working to live or they want to experience nature and enjoy it to the fullest. Yet, many people will…
(Video) This Man Has Lived Off Grid for 6 Months. The Tips He Offers? Invaluable!
Planning ahead is very important for any DIY project. This is true if the project is an off-grid shelter you plan to live in for a while. Still, there will always be unexpected things that’ll come up that’ll either help or hinder your project. On the video on the next page, you’ll meet an off…
(Video) Try This Quick and Simple Trick to Keep Feet Warm While Bugging Out
Now that we’re experiencing winter it’s time to seriously think about the cold and how it can affect us. It’s not just about that moment when you crawl out of bed and have to face an unheated and cold kitchen or bathroom floor, but it’s also considering the cold weather in the great outdoors! In…