One of the easiest ways to get food when SHTF is to go fishing. Unless you’re spearfishing, fishing won’t use up a lot of energy and also requires minimal resources. Plus, it yields healthy proteins and fats when you’re able to catch some fish. Of course, even though fishing doesn’t require a lot of resources,…
You’re Bugging Out and Just Got Bit by a Brown Recluse Spider. Here’s How to Effectively Treat It.
Spiders are feared around the world for a reason. It’s likely because they have many legs, eyes, and make intricate webs that look creepy yet beautiful. However, when you ask a person why they fear spiders, they might tell you it’s because they bite. Even though spiders can bite doesn’t mean all of them are…
(VIDEO) These Unbelievable Life Hacks Could Save Your Life During a SHTF Moment. Here’s Why…
Imagine all of the worst possible things that can happen to you in this lifetime. The possibilities are pretty endless: your car gets a flat tire during an emergency, and you have no air compressor. There’s a huge blackout, and you have no light. A major disaster pollutes your water source in your city, and…
(VIDEO) This 5 Tool Rule is Life Saving – Here’s What You Need at a Minimum!
It doesn’t matter where you’re bugging out or spending time in the woods, survival means you need to have an excellent set of skills and tools that’ll come in handy when it’s time to complete various tasks. Yes, owning a wide variety of tools is nice, but if you’re in the wilderness during a survival…
(VIDEO) Survival Lilly Shows Us How to Make a Survival Spear as a Defense Weapon Against Wild Animals
You’re out in the woods, alone. You’ve set up your shelter, got a nice fire going, and you’re about to cook your dinner before settling in for the night. It has been a long day, and you’re looking forward to getting a fresh start in the morning. You hear a twig snap in the distance,…
Everything You Should Know About Zippos and Lighter Fuel
You may or may not know that Zippos have been here before WWII and are very iconic lighters that are still available today. Despite the competition that comes from inexpensive and disposable lighters that you can purchase at a gas station, Zippos are still preferred by many. Zippos have likely stuck around due to Hollywood…
(VIDEO) Using the Mound Method, This Survivalist Shows Us How to Make Charcoal Out in the Wild
Charcoal is created by heating wood or other substances to the point where water and other materials are removed from the substance. The carbon that remains creates an incredible fuel with an ability to burn hotter than the substance it is created from. This makes it a valuable resource in the wild. Compared to wood,…
A Brown Recluse Spider Just Bit You. Here’s How to Effectively Treat it When SHTF.
There’s a reason spiders are feared by people everywhere. It’s likely due to intricately make their webs, their many legs, or their many eyes. However, when you ask someone why they’re really afraid of spiders, they’ll likely say it’s because they don’t want to get bit by one. Spiders are unlikely to bite a human and…
(VIDEO) He Cut Up an Old Tire. What He Created With It? Every Prepper Should Check Out This Easy DIY Project!
One problem of long-term survival in a post-EMP or collapsed government world that is seldom discussed are the problems of clothing ourselves when the supply trucks are no longer running. Of course, there will still be clothing, but much like every other supply item, the useful stuff will be hoarded by individuals and traded at…
How to Make a Joule Thief Flashlight From an Altoids Tin Can
Keeping your mind active with creative thinking tasks is going to be critical when SHTF. It will keep you engaged and alert at all times (very important in a SHTF world) and allow you to find out of the box ways around common and uncommon problems to be found when the bubble bursts. One big…
These Moccasins Are Built For Tough Outdoor Wear and Are Ideal For Rugged Terrain
Good shoes are imperative when it comes to outdoor living, camping, or hiking through the wilderness. If ever the grid goes down and we find ourselves in a SHTF scenario we may very well survive because our footwear kept us going, allowing us to escape a bad situation, even through the most unpredictable circumstance! After…
(VIDEO) This DIY Brick Rocket Stove is Truly Mind-Boggling. Find Out Why:
Rocket stoves are great because they allow you to reach high temperatures with incredible efficiency, requiring very little fuel when compared to a campfire. They are also much easier to cook with because you can rest a cooking pot directly on top rather than having to build a tripod or balance the cooking pot on…
(VIDEO) I’ve Been Drinking Coke for Years and Never Thought of This…
So you have a preferred carbonated beverage of choice, whether it’s Coke, Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, or La Croix. The options are limitless, and guess what? So are the options for what to do with the aluminum can when you’re finished drinking! The first one that probably comes to mind is recycling. In the United States,…
(VIDEO) This Traditional Way of Tapping a Birch Tree Will Blow Your Mind
So you’re bugging out, and you’ve found a black birch tree, but do yow know what exactly that means? Do you know how lucky you are?! A birch tree can be utilized in many ways. Its bark can be used to make tea, its wood is excellent for wood crafting, and its sap is incredibly…
(VIDEO) SHTF and You’re Running Out of Light Sources. Here’s How to Make Candles Under $2.
So it has happened. The lights have gone out, and they’re out for good. You have your flashlight, and your carry lamp, but it’s only a matter of time before those die on you. It’s time to start thinking about backup light sources. Start getting ready to make some candles – what else do people…
(VIDEO) Here’s the Best Homemade Crossbow You’ll Ever Learn How to Make
While you’ll ideally have a few weapons at your disposal when SHTF, there is a good chance that there are a large number of Americans, some preppers included, who won’t be prepared to defend themselves. Many people think that stocking up on weapons is foolish because you will want to avoid confrontation as often as…
Why You Need to Make This Incredible Handmade Knife
The knife. Where would a survivalist be without one? Having a knife is one of the most useful tools in existence, if not the most incredible tool available. You can hunt with one, have it strapped around your waist for protection, and have it on hand for cutting things such as a rope and even…
(VIDEO) With Household Items You Already Own, You Can Make This Cool Airsoft Machine Gun
One aspect of bugging in (or bugging out) that not many people talk about are the sheer boredom that is likely to occur if you haven’t thought to plan activities for people to do while they wait out the disaster. This is why you should pack plenty of coloring books and toys for kids, books…
(VIDEO) Don’t Want Any Intruders to Enter Your Bug Out Cabin? This Tripwire Bang Alarm Should Do the Trick!
There are countless ways to employ tripwires around your property. Some people prefer to use them for booby traps (be aware that this is highly illegal, but it’s your property so that’s up to you) while others prefer to use them as advanced warning systems. Either way, the purpose of tripwires is to aid you…
(VIDEO) These Survival Hacks From a Compilation Will Leave You Slack Jawed. They’re THAT Impressive!
Being able to make use of every single thing at your disposal is going to be what sets the survivors apart from those who don’t make it in a SHTF situation. Essentially, nothing is garbage. Things we throw away today without a second thought are going to be indispensable when the bubble bursts and there…