You may think you’re fully prepared to bug out, but it’s a lot more than just stockpiling water, food, putting together a killer bug out bag, and having all of the recommended supplies. In addition to having everything you need when SHTF, it’s also imperative to develop a plan to get you and your family…
7 Things You’re More Than Likely to Lose During a Long Term Collapse
With exception to a few hardcore bushcrafters and some radical eco-warriors, nobody wants to have to endure a long-term collapse of life as we know it. By government estimates, if we were to lose power for a year, which could very well happen with a strong EMP, at least 90% of the United States population…
7 Survival Tips We Can Take Away From the Cowboys Who Lived During the 1800’s
If you really think about it, cowboys and the people who moved west, were the ultimate survivalists during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Pretty much everything they had, everything they used to survive out on the prairie, was made either by themselves or in some specialty store they visited while stopping off in a…
The Truth as to Just How Much Your Mind Affects Your Ability to Survive
We heard a story from a few years ago about two young women in a boat. Somewhere along the line, their motor conked out, and they were forced to be self-sufficient until help came. They had very few supplies, so they ate and drank very little and in the mean time did all they could…
9 Reasons Preppers Are Happier Than Most People in the World
Sometimes survivalists get a bad reputation. Many people will tell them that they’re paranoid, or that they’re filled with pessimism or anxiety about hypotheticals. Sometimes they’re labeled “crazy,” reduced to nothing but a caricature of an old man building his bomb shelter, muttering to himself about the end of the world. We all know that…
The Top 16 Most Dangerous Animals in the World Will Shock You. #10 Blew My Mind.
When you think of the most dangerous animals in the world, you probably think about the big predators at the top of the food chain. You know, the ones with the big teeth and big claws. If you’re honest, the “lions and tigers and bears, oh my!” image of an imposing force flashes across your…
Incredible Life-Saving Military Combat Ideas for Personal Defense
Turn on the news on any given day, and you will see stories about ordinary citizens meeting violent ends. While all of these deaths are unfortunate, the most regrettable ones are those who would have been preventable with proper training and being properly armed. The military makes use of several combat ideas for meeting threats…
Ten Bug Bug Out Vehicles That Won’t Let You Down When SHTF
Even if you think you’re ready to bug out, preparing to bug out is a lot more than just stockpiling supplies, food, water, and putting together a kick ass bug out bag. In addition to storing everything you need, it’s vital to come up with an effective plan to get yourself and your family to your…
Here’s What the True Definition of Alpha Means, and How You Should React When a Disaster Hits…
The concept of the alpha wolf is one that constantly retold again and again on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. Usually, this idea is spread by young, egotistical jock types who insist that the alpha male is hugely aggressive and doesn’t do anything for anyone other than himself, which is what puts him on…
Practice These Mental Games to Strengthen Your Survival Mentality
Survival mentality is a combination of skills that center around the core concept of keeping alive at any means necessary. It means being knowledgeable about how certain situations can be used to your advantage while others should be avoided at all costs. This skill isn’t something that you are born with–although some people are naturally…
(Video) The Dark Truth About Bugging Out Is Shocking
A Bug Out can be warranted for anything. Whether it is an inconvenience, such as a water contamination issue, gas line problem, flood, or something along those lines… or an actual emergency. Most people experience the inconvenience that requires them to bug out. Their bag acts as a go-between to survive. And then there are…
You Just Encountered a Black Bear. Here’s How to Avoid a Potential Attack.
Despite the cuddly image portrayed by Smoky, Yogi, and the Charmin bears, running into a bear when you’re out in the woods is anything but cute. Especially if you are miles away from your vehicle and have no cell phone reception. While many people think the best thing you can do is play dead, this…
(VIDEO) The Dark Truth About Bugging Out May Surprise You. Here’s Why…
No matter how you slice it, bugging out is an unfortunate situation created by desperation in the face of unfortunate circumstances. One way to make this easier is to have a top-notch bug out bag prepared ahead of time, along with a plan on how you are going to survive no matter the circumstances. Despite…
(VIDEO) This Family Lives in a 168-Square-Foot Tiny Home. Now Wait Until You See What’s Inside.
Through the years, the recession has hit people far and wide and in the process has resulted in vitalization to the prepping movement. Preppers who dealt firsthand with the results of the economic shift began to create new ways of being frugal and learned how to prepare themselves for the good and the bad just in…
6 Survival Tips We Can Take Away From the Great Depression
During the Great Depression, people took nothing for granted. They used what they had and cherished their time with loved ones. They may have been frightened that things were going to get worse, but that didn’t get them down. They learned how to be resourceful and in the process became mentally strong. Similar to the…
Trials Every New Prepper Will Go Through…
Being a prepper is a somewhat difficult and, at times, lonely position to be in. For many new preppers, and for many seasoned veterans, as well, there is a lot of confusing and contradicting material out there. On top of that, very few family members and friends will fully understand why you are doing what…
6 Survival Tips You’re NOT Following That’ll Make You Have to Deal With Consequences
We all love to enjoy this world that we live in and stock up on more and more food for when SHTF. We also like looking at survival gear and plan for that possible future when all hell breaks loose. But the truth of the matter is that a lot of preppers will not be…
The Truth Revealed: How Braving the Wilderness Alone Can Decrease Your Survival Odds
With stories like Wild and Into the Wild, it’s easy to see why the romance of traveling alone into the wilderness is gripping more and more people around the world. However, it’s also important to note that with one of these stories, Into the Wild, the young man who trekked into nature to find himself…
Survival Awareness: A Skill You CANNOT Live Without
In any survival situation or SHFT moment, no matter how well prepared you are, your state of mind and degree that you have practiced your survival skills are critical. This is particularly true if the situation you are facing poses danger to you, your property or family; that danger could come in any variety of…
These 6 Essential Security and Crime Prevention Tips Will Make You Feel Secure and Ready to Take on Anything
The best thing you can do to prepare your home for a home intrusion is to make sure it never gets hit in the first place. Having a gun in the hand is great for when they come breaking in the door, but making sure that door never opens in the first place is an…