Nothing is better than getting out of the house for a walk, just you and your best friend, Rover! What’s even better is taking him with you on a camping trip. The wilderness and your dog just seem like the right mixture. But there are many things to consider. Does your dog behave? Is he…
(Video) World’s Most Deadliest and Venomous Spider?! Check THIS Out:
If you ever stuck your foot into a pair of shoes, without checking first, and felt a weird little tickle or pain – only to later discover there was a spider in there, the following will probably be helpful. How many of us have wondered if that little arachnid was poisonous? If it was, we’re…
(Video) These Real Life Hunting Stories Are Bizarre But Supposedly True. Just How Freaky They Are? Let’s Decide:
Venturing out into the wilderness can at once be calming and invigorating, especially when you’re venturing out to begin a hunt. Sitting in the quiet woods, waiting for game, can be one of the most relaxing experiences of your life. For some hunters, though, it can be the most terrifying. Some people experience some of…
Low Profile Weapons: Why a Survivalist Should Consider Adding to Their Current Arsenal of Weapons
At first glimpse, you may look at this title and assume we’re going to tell you how you should discreetly carry switchblades, a pocket pistol, and maybe even brass knuckles. However, even though these kinds of weapons are fantastic for defense (though be wary because they’re not legal in every state), what we’re going to…
Living off the Grid and Get Bit by a Brown Recluse? Here’s How to Effectively Treat It.
Preppers and people alike fear spiders for a good reason. It’s usually due to their big eyes, long legs, and those intricate webs they make to catch their prey. If you were to ask a survivalist why he doesn’t like spiders, most would say it’s because they don’t want to risk getting bit by one.…
(Video) This Boy Gives a Tour of His Fallout Shelter. What Makes it so Unique? Unbelievable!
As a prepper, are you prepared for a nuclear fallout? It’s true, there are stories and photos all over of impressive fallout shelters that also act as home. There are shelters with karaoke bars, dance floors, fake backyards and some even have jacuzzies. These are the types of shelters that can benefit hundred of people…
6 of the Most Horrible Natural Disasters in the United States Will Remind Survivalists That a Collapse Can Happen at Any Time
A SHTF situation can occur anytime and anywhere just like these six terrible natural disasters remind each and every prepper! As preppers, we are constantly stocking food, water, supplies, and learning new skills for when a collapse occurs. Even though many people that aren’t preppers may think we are being ridiculous and crazy, we know…
10 Potential Threats to Overcome While Bugging Out. #10 is Surprising!
If a prepper bugs out during a SHTF situation, here are 10 threats they NEED to be prepared for! When a collapse comes, we all would ideally like to stay in our homes where we feel safe and comfortable. This is because we know the area and have a better idea of how to handle…
Deadly Wilderness Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs
Whether camping, hiking or in a survival situation, there are fundamental mistakes we must not make if we want to avoid injury, sickness or even death when we stray off the beaten path. These are mistakes that almost everyone makes in some iteration until they have years of experience under their belts and instinctively know…
How to Survive (and Eat Well) on $50 a Month
It seems like an impossibility to live on only $50 a month when even we, who try to live as food-frugally as possible on $200 a month, finds it tough. But it can be done. It has everything to do with what you can live without and find suitable inexpensive or free substitutions. One of…
(Video) 3 Horrifying Fishing Stories No One Wants to Believe. They’ll Shake a Survivor to the Core!
While listening to the following “fish” stories you may be wondering why they were made as a part of Die Hard Survivor. It’s a little fanciful for the realism of prepping and bugging out. But, when you think about the unknown of each potential situation — it makes sense. On this site we often give…
How to Successfully Blend In: 5 Tips From a Special Agent Every Prepper Should Follow
You may have read SHTF articles in the past about how your best for survival post-collapse amidst the chaos is to become a “grey man.” This essentially means you want to do anything you can to avoid the notice of other survivors who may not have prepared as extensively. The problem with this definition is…
Deciding Whether to Bug Out or Bug In: Which One is Better?
No matter which site you prefer to learn your preparedness information from or which survival expert you prefer on TV, chances are all of them have their own ideas on which is better, bugging in or bugging out. It’s a major decision which plagues the minds of thousands of would-be preppers. It’s a huge, decision,…
14 Important Pieces of Weather Advice Passed Down From the Pioneers
While preparing for survival, we do a lot of reading. During that time it’s common that when something occurs to us, we will go online or pick up a book that strikes our fancy. This is especially the case if it pertains to something we’ve become obsessed about, such as survival topics. It’s nice to…
Portable Bug Out Trailers That Are Ideal for Off Roading Post-Collapse
Many of us, when it comes to the SHTF, have a good idea what we will be doing and where we will be going. Many of us have our emergency kit or bug-out bag ready. While some will bug in, others will take to the road, perhaps to that shelter on that small parcel of…
5 Hardcore Security Measures That’ll Keep Intruders From Getting In
Whether you’re waiting for a volcano to erupt beneath Yellowstone or the financial bubble to burst, all signs remind us that nothing’s more important than a strong door. When things go south, it’s up to you to keep the riffraff off your property. Since your bug out home is one of the most crucial aspects…
(Video) How to Survive Post-Collapse Like a Prepper’s Life Depends on It
We have talked a lot about preparation here in these pages. As important as food storage is and getting ready to bug-out on an emotional or mental level, have you worked on the physicality of preparation? Many homesteaders and preppers think they are ready for most, if not all, that might happen should the grid…
The 5 Most Unique (and Deadly) Animals in the World Are Shocking
Admittedly, some of us work through the weekend and may not get out as much as we’d like to, but when we do go out we find ourselves going on grand adventures to a national park or bug out somewhere remote. It’s there, however, that we may encounter an animal we may not know that…
(Video) The 5 Biggest Spiders in the World Are Truly Shocking
You better hope you never have to come across these creepy crawly critters. Few people are unaware that all spiders are venomous predators. However, the number of spiders who produce toxic enough venom that is actually harmful to humans is a smaller number. Yes, you can breathe a sigh of relief. Coming across a spider…
10 SHTF Vehicles That Will Never Let a Survivalist Down When Doomsday is Here
Most survivalists believe they have prepared for just about everything when it comes to SHTF, but the reality is there is always more you can do than stockpiling food, building the latest weapons, and having the best bug out bag. Planning and stockpiling is important, but so is making sure you have a solid travel…