Knots have never been a forte of mine and I suspect I’m not alone. Usually, I just rely on a few simple knots like a slipknot and a granny knot to get the job done. Usually, this works, too. Sometimes, though, even the tightest, most carefully bound lashing can be undone simply because the incorrect…
Learn How to Make These Homemade Booby Traps and You’ll Never Have to Worry About Intruders Again!
Booby traps are one of those things where if you have them, people will think you’re crazy, and if you don’t have them there may be a time you wish you did. Kind of like a life vest out on a boat. Sure you may hate wearing it, but when that boat crashes into a…
(VIDEO) When Creek Stewart From ‘Fat Guys’ Revealed His Secret Fire Starting Weapon, I Couldn’t Believe It!
How do you start a fire when you have no fire starting tools? Your matches are used up or wet, you lost your lighter, and you neglected to pack your spark rod. Now you are facing the prospect of a cold night unless you have mastered the art of friction fire making and have the…
(VIDEO) He Took Out a Battery and Gum Wrapper. What He Uses Them for, I Still Can’t Believe My Eyes!
Not everyone can carry a survival kit with them at all times. That’s understandable. Things happen. So when you do find yourself in a survival situation the most important skill you can have is being able to utilize any and all supplies you have in order to get through the day until you can get…
(VIDEO) He Cut a Pop Tab and Made it Into Something Useful. When I Figured Out Why, I Couldn’t Wait to Try it!
Okay, so you’ve seen how drinking straws, condoms, hand sanitizer and emergency blankets can be hacked to provide more uses than one person could imagine. What else could possibly be hacked? As it turns out, almost any everyday object can be turned into a useful tool by someone who knows how to think outside the…
(VIDEO) He Built a Fire in a Hole. Now Watch and See Why a Dakota Fire Hole is One of the Most Clever Survival Hacks!
There’s a myriad of ways to build a fire in a survival situation. Most methods simply have you build a fire above ground, feeding the sticks into the flames as you dart around trying to find that elusive spot outside the smoke in which you can breathe for a few moments. Of course, you could…
The Top 10 Survival Foods You Need to Stockpile NOW Will Surprise You…
One of the most important things you should consider in your bug out/emergency preparedness supplies is an ample supply of quality foods that will get you through a good amount of time without having to go to the grocery store. You never know when a power outage or natural disaster is going to strike and…
Learn How to Identify These Deadly Snakes in Nature… Before it’s too Late
Not all snakes are deadly. In fact, most aren’t, and even the dangerous ones are very unlikely to bite you unless you actively try to make contact with them. That said, there certainly are some dangerous ones out there and knowing how to tell them apart from the average non-lethal snake can definitely be useful…
(VIDEO) Learning How to Escape From a Zip Tie is One Skill You Can’t Afford Not to Have
Zip ties are excellent resources for everyone from the handyman to the outdoorsman and are a great thing to pack and keep on hand in every bug out bag and survival kit. However, in the hands of someone with ill intent, like those who are looking to take what is yours, zip ties can quickly…
Just How Important Are Antioxidants for a Prepper? Learn All About Their Essential Nutritional Benefits
You hear about the importance of antioxidants day in and day out, coming from the mouths of celebrities, doctors, the news and just about every food trendy person you know. These life-saving compounds are apparently only found in certain foods, and if you eat enough of them, you’ll be guaranteed to be immortal. Okay, that…
(VIDEO) Protect Yourself From the Elements and Learn How to Construct an Impressive Dugout Shelter Like THIS
You find yourself stranded out in the middle of nowhere, and it doesn’t look like you’ll be getting out anytime soon. Now would be the time to build a shelter to protect yourself from the elements and give yourself a level of protection from predators. What shelter should you build, though? You could do a…
(VIDEO) After You Learn These Incredibly Easy Knife Sharpening Techniques, You’ll Have Wished You Knew Them Sooner!
Having a good edge on a knife is the MOST important aspect of owning a knife. As they say, a sharp knife is a safe knife. This is because sharp knives are far less likely to slip from what you’re cutting and slash into your own flesh. Been there, done that, not fun. Being able…
(VIDEO) These Quick and Easy Life Hacks Will Blow Your Mind!
Most people go through their lives dealing with everyday annoyances by simply struggling through them as they come up. Whether it’s dealing with finding that perfect shower temperature or annoying ads that pop up when playing games on your phone, these minor frustrations can come up, and it can really begin to feel as though…
Do You Know What the Top 10 Most Dangerous and Deadly Spiders in the World Are?
Spiders are absolutely terrifying. With their gangly legs and the creepy way they move, not to mention those beady eyes. Then there are those sticky webs that get stuck on your face when you’re walking through the woods, sending you into a frantic dance wondering where the spider is. Yup, spiders suck. In reality, though,…
(VIDEO) Build Your Own Every Day Carry Mini Survival Tin
Having a take-anywhere survival kit that meets all of your survival need sounds at first like an enormous hassle. After seeing many of the survival kits that many people put together and those sold on the market, it can be difficult to imagine yourself carrying one of these bulky kits in your pocket or purse.…
(VIDEO) Cutting a Paracord Without Any Tools?! Sounds Impossible But it’s Not! Learn How HERE:
If you find yourself in a situation where you need to cut rope down for use, whether it’s to tie things down in the bed of your truck, to secure a tarp on a family picnic or to lash together a shelter in dire circumstances, most people would agree that you’ll need to have a…
(VIDEO) Here Are the Folding Saws You CAN’T Live Without – Add Them to Your Arsenal Now!
Very few people realize just how valuable folding saws can be in a bug out bag or just to have on a backpacking or camping trip. A lot of emphases is placed on how important it is to have an ax or a hatchet. This praise is well-deserved, as we’ve used variations of axes for…
(VIDEO) This is What You Should NEVER Be Caught Wearing Post Collapse. If You Do, You’ll Never Stand a Chance
In this episode of “What Not To Wear,” we look at the absolute worst wardrobe mistakes you can make when entering a SHTF situation. When the bubble bursts and we all find ourselves entering back into the Stone Age again, many of us will be tempted to retreat to the woods and live out our…
(VIDEO) These Survival Tips Can Get You Killed. Whatever You Do, Don’t Follow Them:
Knowing what’s true and false about survival could very well save your life one day. Unfortunately, many of the things that are commonly espoused as survival “truths” by the media and Hollywood would actually get you killed nine times out of ten if you implemented them in an emergency situation out in the wilderness. When…
(VIDEO) When I Figured Out What Simple Item He Used to Create a Solar Oven, My Mind Was Blown
Being able to cook without the use of a stove or grill is a hard trick to master, but is worthwhile when you consider the myriad of circumstances in which you can find yourself without access to even a camp stove. In most of these conditions, your first instinct may be to light a fire.…