If you currently have a trailer that holds most of your belongings, then you know how useful it is. A trailer is a worthwhile investment for survivalists, outdoorsmen, and more. Plus — it can be used to transform into a stealth shelter! In fact, one many decided to turn his trailer into a bug out…
Own an Old Garden Hose? Before Tossing it Out, Check Out These 17 Clever Hacks!
Let’s face it. Today we live in a society where the normal is usually to discard items that no longer seem useful. When that item has reached its purpose, it ends up getting thrown out without a second thought. However, little did we know that not everything should be thrown away after it’s fulfilled its…
When a Tick Won’t Come off, Try This Incredible Tool!
Encountering a tick is an inevitable reality if you hang out in the great outdoors in all but the cooler areas in North America. Even then, in recent years, finding ticks have become more familiar and their “season” seems to have started a lot earlier than it used to. Suffering from a bite from a…
(Video) He Comes Up With a Crazy Design for a Shelter. When He Reveals It? Shocking!
Staying safe from the dangerous elements when a deadly storm lands with hail, the wind, snow, or rain is when it’s most important to be prepared. Without having the proper shelter that’ll keep everyone safe it’s likely everyone will die from the weather conditions before dying from getting ill or starvation. When deciphering which shelter is…
5 of the Best Trades to be Educated About in Order to Survive Post-Collapse
If you take the time to think about it, after the collapse many people who are bloggers, writers, or customer service reps, for example, may have a hard time making end’s meat. The same goes for anyone else how used to have an 8-5 job where they had an office job that relied on the…
(Video) I Still Can’t Believe What Rubbing My Windshield with Steel Wool Can Do! This is Incredible!
At first, consider using steel wool on a windshield may seem like an awful idea. At least, that’s what common sense would tell you. However, with this hack, it’s best to keep an open mind because you’ll soon discover that’s not true. Using steel wool that’s superfine is actually a common windshield cleaning trick that…
(Video) This Survivalist Does a Practice Solo SHTF Situation. What Happens? This is Remarkable!
With all of the survival shows on the air, many of us find ourselves imagining that surviving out in the wild is as easy as whipping out a shelter, finding a beautiful spring bursting from a rock to get water from and perhaps having fish for dinner. Okay, maybe our imaginations don’t run quite that…
(Video) Learn How to Quickly Defrost a Windshield Without Scraping the Snow Off!
It’s an annoying winter struggle. It’s time to get up in the morning and get ready to go to work, but when you glance outside you happen to see snow on the ground. This means that someone — likely you — will have to go outside and get the snow and ice off of the…
(Video) How to Build a Bat House for a Homestead
Generally, there are no gray areas when it comes to how people feel about bats; very few people are ambivalent and most either love them or hate them. For the haters, there is little anyone can say to make them love the flying furballs and for those who love them, there is very little anyone…
Tips a Survivalist Must Remember to Effectively Protect a Vehicle From an EMP
It’s rare when the US federal government actually tells us that there are threats but if and when they do it’s a good idea to pay close attention. The government in the United States which consists of multiple agencies and the military has mentioned an Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) before and that it could potentially happen.…
Supplements a Prepper Needs on Hand to Treat Radiation Sickness When SHTF
As a prepper, you likely have a bug out shelter, tons of food, gear, and not to mention an extensive bug out kit. But do you have the supplies needed to combat nuclear radiation? The truth is most people do not have these necessary supplements or even know what they are for that matter. However,…
How to Construct an Appalachian Berry Bucket Using Tree Bark
Long before the use of tin, aluminum, and plastic for buckets, people typically made their own buckets from whatever materials they had available to them. Often times, this came in the form of wood with metal rings, much like casks and barrels, so that they could hold water. However, there are many tasks which don’t…
How to Make a DIY Hidden Kitchen Pantry That’ll Come in Handy During a SHTF Situation
One of the most annoying things about any kitchen is that useless bit of space between the fridge and the wall. In nearly any kitchen in nearly every household, this is the case. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could not only fill that wasted space but also add to your food storage space in…
How to Put Together a ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Rat Trap in Only 15 Minutes
Ask any prepper, survivalist, homesteader, farmer, regular Joe, the worst thing about putting a great deal of time and money into stocking your shelves is having that money and time go to waste when rats and mice get into your food. You can lay out dozens of the traditional mouse traps only to have the…
(Video) The Quickest (and Easiest) Way to Setup a Shelter Tarp. My Mind is Blown!
A storm is approaching, and you’re bugging out. You need to set up a shelter quick. Otherwise, you’re going to get pounded with rain. Having the skill set to set establish a haven quickly is one thing, but luckily there is a hack you can try to make the process go more rapidly. After all,…
This DIY Rattle-Can Camo is Insane for Bug Out Gear and Why it’s Imperative to Camouflage Gear During SHTF
Most hunters and survivalists, if they are in the wilderness or likely to be, spare little expense when it comes to camouflaging their clothing. But what about the rest of your gear, including your backpack, any stands you have and most importantly, your weapons? I cannot tell you how many people I see in the…
6 Primitive Traps for Catching Food While Bugging Out
Finding oneself in a societal collapse or SHTF situation is a frightening experience unless you’re prepared. Hopefully, you’ve been preparing ahead of time by having enough equipment and food prep to last you for a while. Even if your plans go awry, and you have planned ahead enough to keep you going for months in…
(Video) A Prepper Can Eat From a Prickly Pear Without Being Harmed. This Survivalist Shows Us How!
If you’ve ever bugged out in the desert then you know it can be challenging finding food. If you were ever to get stranded in the wilderness without food, it would be easy to die depending on which desert you’re in. In the southwest, you will find cacti everywhere. In particular, one cactus that’s easy…
4 Compelling Reasons Why Every Prepper Should Add a Pellet Air Gun to Their Arsenal
When you were a young boy, it was likely you used BB guns and airsoft guns before graduating to other guns. You also likely had a pellet gun, because, after all, that’s where a young outdoorsman begins. Pellet guns are easy to use, which makes them a great tool to learn on. As young boys…
How to Successfully Clean a Mattress – One Item is All That’s Needed!
Your mattress can be the most divine place in your home. It beckons you after walking in the door after a long day of trekking through the woods and comforts you with the promises of sleep. A fantastic mattress can be just as nice as sleeping on a soft cloud (or what we imagine soft clouds…