A knife. What would a survivalist do without one? Owning a knife is one of the handiest tools ever invented, if not the most valuable. With a knife, you can cut things, protect yourself from danger, and even use it to cut bark from a tree that you can use to make medicine! If you…
Living Off the Grid When a Brown Recluse Spider Bites? Here’s How to Treat It:
It’s true: spiders are feared by people all around the world. The reason why? Well, there are many reasons, but if you think about it, their many legs, eyes, and their intricate webs don’t help with the fear factor. However, if you were to ask a survivalist what they truly fear about a spider the…
Stay Cool This Summer by Making a DIY Air Conditioner in Just 8 Easy Steps!
Summer is here, and it’s already hot in most places in the United States. Now that it’s heating up you’ll be experiencing frequently hot summer days where you feel like melting, especially in your bug out cabin. Instead of constantly getting annoyed at feeling overheated, it’s time to find some relief from the unreasonable temperatures!…
(VIDEO) This Survival Hack Will Blow Your Mind: How to Star a Fire With Sugar and Without Matches
If your matches are wet and your lighter is out of fuel, it’s frustrating trying to get a friction fire going. You may have other issues going on too, such as it’s a cloudy day and your magnifying glass is rendered useless. Who has tons of hours to waste trying to get that fire going?! If…
Learn How to Make Gunpowder Just Like Your Ancestors Did and Use it When SHTF
Let’s face it: Just about any thought or discussion of when the grid goes down focuses on isolated and short-term survival situations where after the initial shock wears off, it becomes hours or even days before everything is “back to normal.” Even then, how do we know that when SHTF it won’t turn into something…
You Just Came Across a Mountain Lion in the Wild. Now Pay Attention to What You Should Never Do…
You’ve undoubtedly read about mountain lions. They are after all one of the most feared predators in the United States, and most of this fear is caused by misunderstanding these wild creatures. Though, they certainly are dangerous enough that you should respect them. The chances of you coming across a mountain lion are slim to none since…
A Primitive Fishing Tool Called the Gorge Hook Is a Tool You Need to Learn How to Make NOW
One of the easiest ways to catch yourself a delicious meal when SHTF is to go fishing. Unless your spearfishing, fishing normally won’t use up a ton of your energy. It also requires little resources. In addition, fishing yields healthy fats and protein when you get to feast on a tasty fish. Even though fishing…
(VIDEO) Stay Cool While Bugging Out and Learn How to Freeze Water in Seconds!
If you’re planning to go on a camping trip, hike, or bug out on a hot summer day, you’re going to need something refreshing and cold to add to your supplies. This easy and quick trick will turn your water into ice instantly! That way you can just put it in your backpack, head out…
(VIDEO) You’ve Been Drinking Soda Forever But Have You Ever Thought of These Hacks?
It’s hard not to love hacks, especially ones that pertain to survival and general everyday how-tos. The hacks on the video you’ll watch on the next page happen to have multiple purposes, and they all come from a soda can! That’s right, a soda can! There’s such a feeling of satisfaction when you can utilize…
Quick Tips on How to Cool Down Your Tent When it’s Blazing Hot Outside
Camping season is here and at the same time, it’s heating up outside. During the long and hot summer ahead, you’ll be wishing you knew some tips on how to cool down your tent. In fact, one of the biggest drawbacks of camping during the summer is that it’s too hot. One way you can…
(VIDEO) This Prepper Built a Bug Out Trailer. Now Learn Why This is the Ultimate Stealth Shelter.
If you have a trailer that you use to store a lot of your gear, then you know how useful it is. A trailer is a fantastic investment for contractors, survivalists, outdoorsmen, and the like. Plus, did you know that a trailer can be converted into a bug out survival shelter?! Turning a trailer into…
4 Ways on How to Successfully Turn Salt Water Into Safe Drinking Water
Drinking water that’s clean is easily the most important resource you should have during any survival situation. Depending on the situation, setting yourself up correctly can be easier said than done. If you happen to be in an area that only has salt water, such as a salt lake, ocean, or inland seas, you will…
12 Random, Yet Useful Hacks That’ll Make Life a Ton Easier When the Grid Goes Down!
When SHTF, not only will you be putting those survival skills that you took years to learn into practice, but you’ll remember the clever hacks that made you laugh when you watched them on YouTube. These are the hacks that were entertaining, but now they’re going to be useful. If you consider all of the…
7 Remarkable Survival Tips You Can Learn From 19th Century Cowboys
The men and women who traveled west in the 1800’s were remarkable survivalists. They lived during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and went through difficult times all the while using what skills they had to stay alive. Everything they owned was either purchased at a store that was usually located miles away or was…
Learn How to Sharpen Your Knife to its Sharpest Possible Edge by Using THIS Secret Technique
Have you heard of the saying that a knife is only as good as the edge it holds? Well, it’s true. A safe edge is a sharp edge because it is less likely to slip. Not only that, but it also will require a lot less force to slice through what needs to be cut.…
(VIDEO) Utilize This Primitive Bow Survival Trap and Get a Quick Meal at Your Bug Out Cabin!
One of your best friends in the event of any survival situation is any of the series of traps you may need to make to get food not only for yourself but your family. This may be a series of small metal traps, snares, or a set of deadfalls. However, there’s one main issue with…
The Top 10 Most Menacing Animals in the World Will Shock You. #10 is Spine-Chilling!
When you stop and think about the most menacing animals in the world, the big predators that are on top of the food chain may come to mind. You’re well aware of these animals — they’re the ones with the big teeth and huge claws. The phrase “lions and tigers and bears, oh my!” with…
(VIDEO) Why You Need to Make This Awe-Inspiring DIY Knife
A survival knife. Where would a prepper be without one? Having a knife is one of the most useful tools ever invented, if not the most valuable that you need. With a knife, you can hunt, put it around your waist so you can easily access it, and also use it for cutting things such…
Could you Identify These 6 Deadly Snakes When All Hell Breaks Loose?
If you think that you won’t ever get bit by a venomous snake while you’re off the grid or spending time outdoors, you’re wrong. When I was a young girl, my dad got bit by a rattlesnake in our backyard. He was doing yard work when he encountered what he thought was a bull snake.…
(VIDEO) Check Out This Mind-Blowing Hack: Starting a Fire With Sugar and Without Matches
If your matches are wet or your lighter is out of fuel, it’s hard to get a friction fire going. Another scenario is it is a cloudy day which is making your magnifying glass useless. If this sounds like an experience you’ve been through before, then it’s likely you’re sick of wasting your time trying…