Have you ever wondered why most of us love a good “underdog” story? Whether it is a modern day “good agent” taking on corruption or a superhero defeating the bad guy or even the “against all odds” sports team snatching victory from the jaws of defeat, we love to see the “little guy” prevail. Conversely,…

The men and women who traveled west in the 1800’s were remarkable survivalists. They lived during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and went through difficult times all the while using what skills they had to stay alive. Everything they owned was either purchased at a store that was usually located miles away or was…

We might think that bugging out is about buying the right supplies, figuring out the perfect storage system that will last us long enough when the inevitable happens. We might think it’s designing a perfect bug out bag, honing our skills like building fires, purifying water, trapping animals, or practicing first aid. And we might…

When it comes to the hypothetical situations of SHTF and chaos ensues, many people have an idea of what will happen. Whether it’s in survivalist literature, or it’s reinforced through pop culture – there are many theories. Think about the books that have been written about survival after a natural disaster, or our favorite post-apocalyptic…

Of the many things preppers prepare for, from economic failure to EMPs to terrorist attacks, natural disasters are above all the most likely reason you’ll ever have to make use of your prepping skills and supplies. Among natural disasters, few things frighten people as much as a powerful earthquake. You can see a storm coming…

You’re watching an episode of What Not to Wear survival edition when all of the sudden the prepper being judged is in big trouble. He didn’t pass the test because he made one of the worst wardrobe mistakes. Why didn’t he pass? Well, keep reading. If you were the contestant, would you pass the test?  It’s…

In many ways, our culture struggles with the concept of self-reliance. Many of us are dependent on our fast-paced lifestyles and conveniences. Many of us struggle to separate from the mindset of the crowd. In our consumer-driven culture, we often struggle to resist the temptation to buy things we do not need. We feel like…

Once in a while, you may get into a fight. That’s just a fact of life. While many people leave their fighting days back on the playground, there are others who turn to fighting at every opportunity to get their way, and they often have no qualms at bringing others into the fray with them.…

Moutain lions, aka cougars, are one of the most feared predators in the US, and even though this fear mainly comes from misunderstanding this cat, they are definitely intimidating enough to warrant a lot of respect. Thankfully the chance of a prepper coming across a cougar while bugging out, camping, hiking, or spending time in the…

Disasters can happen in all shapes and sizes. You might even know when to expect them, and have their arrival looming over you as you attempt to prepare accordingly. And then there are the types of disasters where you have absolutely no notice, and your left to your own devices, hoping that you know enough…

Being prepared for SHTF, as any prepper knows, is a lot of work. A lot of hard work. It involves plans, backup plans, and backup plans for the backup plans. Even then, you can never be completely sure that you’ve covered all of your bases and the unexpected can still arise in a way that…

When SHTF, the last thing you are going to want to worry about is where you are going and what you are bringing. That stuff should be figured out long before you ever have to worry about bugging out. The same can be said for how you are going to get to your bug out…

Mountain lions are one of the most feared predators in the Americas, and while much of this fear is due to misunderstanding, they are certainly dangerous enough to garner a significant amount of respect. Luckily, the chance of you running into one anywhere in the wilderness is very slim, as they are highly reclusive creatures…

While a growing number of people prepare for it, especially given the appalling state of the geopolitical scene these days, very few people actually want to have to test their prepper skills in a real-world application. Nevertheless, those skills may be tested sooner or later, whether it’s due to a botched nuclear trade agreement, a…