Civil unrest is one of those things that just seems to be becoming the norm these days. Most people shrug this sad state off and figure things will calm down sometime down the road. Preppers know better. We know things will only get worse before they get better. We know things are going to eventually…
7 of the Strangest Holes on the Planet Are Hard to Believe
Humans, in their present form, have survived the perils of the world for over a million years. We’ve crossed the planet a million times over and have pushed the boundaries of what’s possible ever since we first set foot on terra firma. In our exploration, we’ve discovered countless places which have awed and inspired us.…
In Just 4 Steps, Anyone Can Make a Mud Cast in an Emergency. Here’s How:
Unless you are a trained paramedic, one of your greatest fears if SHTF is likely the question of what you’ll do if anyone in your survival party suffers a debilitating injury. For most of us, the question is not IF this will happen, but WHEN. When SHTF, there are any number of incidents which can…
This is Not an Average Survivalist Knife. Find Out What Makes This New Automatic Knife so Ideal
A proper survivalist can never have enough knives, right? We didn’t think so, either. Sure, you have your favorite go-to knife that you use for pretty much everything. But, chances are, you also have an unhealthy number of perfectly honed blades littering a drawer in your desk or dresser. In this field, it’s only natural.…
Why it’s Important to Pay Attention to the Riots and How to Prepare for Them
Recently, our country made it’s choice of who they think is most suited to be the new president. As a result of this, somewhat predictably, those who are not on the winning end have erupted this country into chaos. Streets in major cities have been blocked by lines of angry rioters, who have taken to…
Some People Are Reporting That FEMA IPAWS Are Sending Out a Large Amount of Emergency Alerts
It would be great to exactly when each and every emergency situation will happen in the future. We aren’t quite there yet, but we’re getting closer. Currently, the United States has several agencies in place that have the capability to warn us when there is an event happening that could require our attention. When there…
7 Supplies That Should Always be in a Car in the Event of an Emergency
Our cars are some of our most valuable possessions. They are always with us, nearly as often as our cell phones, so it makes sense that when disaster strikes, our wheels will likely be well within reach. But what if your car is the site of your emergency? Any number of things could happen: you…
How to Fell a Tree Using a Chainsaw
There will likely come a time that you need to do some property maintenance at your bugout location, and especially at your year-round home. One of the things likely to come up is removing trees that are taking up space that you have planned for something else, or that have become unsafe in the way…
(Video) This Winter Survival Hut is Remarkable. How it’s Assembled? I Can’t Wait to Try This!
The survival rule of 3’s states that you can survive 3 weeks without food, 3 days without water, and only 3 hours without shelter. This is referring to worst-case scenarios and is open to interpretation. Obviously, in the middle of the desert during the dry season, water is going to shoot to the top of…
(Video) A Man Places a Giant Spider in With a Snake. What Happens Next? No One Will Expect THIS!
Who will come out on top when a giant spider and an angry snake face off in a struggle for supremacy? Sounds like a bad Hollywood movie setup, right? Well, it’s not. Not yet anyways. But Hollywood screenwriters, take note because two of mankind’s greatest fears are placed together in this real-world experiment to find…
(Video) Survivalists Rave About This Forgotten Fire Technique
Many a prepper will tell you that the best possible fire starter you can have is a simple and nearly infallible Bic cigarette lighter. They buy them by the hundreds for all of their kits and caches. Still, many of them will also admit that you need more than one way to start a fire.…
(Video) Get a Glimpse into a Man’s Winter Canvas Tent With a Wood Stove – It’s Incredible!
How many times have you been out enjoying the winter and thought how wonderful it would be to have a warm and toasty tent to go back to? Perhaps even one with an awesome wood stove that you could cook your belly-warming dinner on? This couple decided to do just that, and they haven’t looked…
(Video) Is There Such a Thing as an Axe Being too Sharp?
A common saying in the Boy Scouts is “A sharp knife is a safe knife.” This is because a sharp knife will seldom slip from its task and embed itself in your hand or leg. The same can be said for an ax or hatchet. Too many people allow their axes to become far too…
(Video) This Great White Shark Circles a Family’s Boat and in the Process Puts Everyone on Edge…
There are a lot of things to be afraid of out there. We know that. That’s why we try so hard to be prepared for anything. Food shortage? Got it covered. Social unrest? No problem. EMP? Yeah, it would suck, but we’ll live. But what do you do when Jaws himself decides that you and…
How to Make a Primitive Gig for Hunting Small Game
When you get out into the wilderness, you will be quickly overcome by one painful fact: there are no McDonald’s in the middle of the forest. This can get a bit tricky when you’ve skipped a few meals and are now wrestling with a roaring stomach while trying to concentrate on getting yourself and your…
4 Effective Ways to Sharpen a Knife Without a Sharpener
Take some time to check out some of the most common survival or bug out kits out there. These don’t have to be premade kits; they can also be the ones that you see on YouTube channels and instructional videos. How many preppers do you see putting knife sharpening tools or whetstones in their kits?…
How to Build an Effective Tin Can Wifi Antenna
In this day and age, having access to WiFi is one of those things that’s basically a necessity. Like water, food, and shelter. So when you’ve lost your signal, you may find yourself at a loss for what to do. Sort of like a lost puppy. If you have this problem often, you’ve probably spent…
(Video) The Largest Spider in the World Is Unlike Anything a Person Has Ever Seen…
Moving some logs around the bug out property and feeling twinges of fear every time you grip a new log? That’s just a part of the life for those of us who decide to embark on the rollercoaster life of a prepper/survivalist. What are we afraid of? Well, a lot of things, hence the prepping,…
(Video) He Takes Out a Hatchet. What Makes This Tool So Powerful? Check THIS Out:
Of all the tools you could get your hands on for your prepper lifestyle, it almost goes without saying that an ax or a hatchet should be right up there at the top of your list. While many, if not most, survivalists will say that a solid knife should be your most important purchase and…
Here are the Guns a Survivalist Will Need When All Hell Breaks Loose During SHTF
Looking to defend yourself from the chaos that’s likely to erupt soon in the “Free World?” Whether you’re planning a bug out or choosing to stay in if things get crazy, chances are you’re going to want to have a weapon on hand to protect yourself from the crazies. If you’ve never owned a firearm…