Have you ever stopped to consider what you would do with your vehicle got stuck in the mud during a SHTF situation? Sure, you should have been a lot more careful, but it doesn’t do any good to dwell on that now. If you happen to have a few supplies, such as a few logs…

Want a random weekend project? Not everyone has a strong-box in the bank of their choosing. Some prefer to keep their treasures at home. Yet, that can be dangerous. If they are not hidden away well thieves could make your property their own! What would you say if we found the perfect hiding place/safe for…

How many uses you can glean from a single tree is pretty remarkable. For example, think about the endless amount of survival uses that comes from a pine tree. When SHTF and a survivalist doesn’t have all of the supplies he needs and happens to come across a pine tree, that single tree can provide…

If you’re bugging out and are concerned that another storm is coming your way, quickly setting up your shelter is of the utmost importance. After all, if you don’t know how to efficiently setup your shelter you may end up fumbling around in the dark while trying to set up your tarp, and that’s not…

WD-40. It’s something most everyone already has in their home, but they’re most likely not using it as much as they could be. The truth is WD-40 has more than a thousand applications, so if currently don’t have any, it’s definitely something you should invest in for survival. If you have WD-40 in your home…

Chances are, you likely have lip balm of some sort squirreled away in your bug out bag or camping gear. After all, painfully chapped lips are one of the many things that can quickly put a damper on your entire outdoor experience. However, it may come as a surprise to many that lip balm can…

You may try your best to keep your place clean and free of pests, scrubbing the floors as often as possible and cleaning up spills as soon as they happen, but eventually, even the best of homes (and that includes bug out cabins) can become infected with the scourge of pests. That’s why we call…

During World War II, our military was in need of a durable adhesive that could be used without breaking. They also needed something that was waterproof. Luckily that’s why duct tape was developed by Johnson & Johnson. Even though it was created for the military, civilians quickly caught on this incredible tape and began to…

Have you ever been in a situation were you desperately need to start a fire, and have a plethora of dry twigs, sticks, and grass around you, but nothing to use to spark a flame? When you’ve got no matches in your pack, and no lighter to speak of? Where you have no knowledge of…

Coffee filters are made for more than just straining coffee these days! Every prepper, homesteader, and survivalist know that flexibility in the items we store and stick into our bugout bags is important! Certainly, we make preparations but eventually, even with our special attentions, we may run out of certain items and need to rely on…

If you’re a prepper, then you’ve likely heard of the 9-volt battery trick. It consists of steel wool and a 9-volt that are used to start a fire. This is a staple hack that many survivalists and campers have come to depend on and before they bug out they always make sure they have both…

Entering into a survival situation unprepared is pretty much the worst experience you can find yourself in, which is why you should try to avoid this circumstance if at all possible. This means you should pack as much food as possible, as much water as possible, a shelter, and a way to build a fire…

When windows get streaky, many of us inevitably wait waaay too long to clean them, putting off the task for days or even weeks or even (a tentative hand goes up) months. Then, when we finally grab the Windex and a rag and start polishing up, leaving a gleam that Martha Stewart could be proud of,…

Ancient Pathways and Tony Nestor bring us some incredible survival uses for Yucca! Did you know the spines on a Yucca plant are well-used for defense? Perhaps not for human beings, although that is debatable, but for small animals. They are no fools! It truly is a remarkable plant. Not only does it contain an…