In many ways, an Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) is kind of the survival “Million Dollar Question (s) of epic, doomsday events. Lots of folks have surmised whether it could happen, how, how big of a threat it is and what would happen if it did? While there is agreement that it could happen via a manmade…
(Video) Are Millennials Ready to Handle a Serious Emergency Situation?
We truly date ourselves when we announce that we come from the tail end of the “baby boomer” generation but, coming from that period, having a father who fought in WW2, we were taught many things that, we think, our generation did not really teach Generation X or the Millennials. Now, with Generation Z approaching…
(Video) 6 Pictures That’ll Test a Person’s Intelligence and Ultimately Teach Them How to Survive Better. This is Fun!
As preppers and survivalists, there are times when we find ourselves having to think “outside the box”. It is not often fun but it is something we have to do in between fighting off wild predators, putting up our tent, and finding food and water. Just how good are you when it comes to another…
(Video) Some of the Craziest Natural Phenomenons to Ever to Grace Our Planet Are Hard to Believe
When we are out on our nature hikes we see a lot of beautiful things. Streams, butterflies, birds, and even the occasional colorful cloud formation. These visuals are sort of what it’s about, why so many people are tossing away their iPhones and setting up tents in campgrounds. Yet, the things we see in our…
(Video) Here are 15 of the Most Dangerous Places to Avoid at All Costs Now and After a Disaster
One would think if you are visiting a beautiful vacationer’s paradise, gorgeous to the eye with lovely and expensive high-end hotels, with plenty of tourists hot spots, the city would be relatively safe. Not necessarily true, say some experts. Just because a place is not a terrorist home-base, without bombings and gunfire, does not make…
(Video) Lessons from the Oroville Damn That Every Survivalist Needs to Learn
Imagine if you had an hour to evacuate from your home due to a completely unforeseen act of nature that might have led to your home being wiped out and you losing your life. That was what happened in Oroville, CA on February 17, 2007, at the Oroville Dam. Intense rains led to massive damage…
The Four Vital Survival Elements Needed to Make it Through Safely
Even if you are the most prepared survivalist in the world, finding yourself in the stress of an actual survival setting is stressful and potentially panic-inducing. If the situation is dire enough, even basic survival tasks become monumental efforts. This is particularly true if there is any element of violence, shock, trauma or danger involved.…
(Video) Some of the Most Stunning Hikes in the World Make Us Want to Drop Everything and Go Right Now!
Often, when we get into “survival mode,” we tend to forget the other side of the coin when it comes to camping and hiking. We veer to thinking only of the survival aspect, how we are going to feed ourselves and get water when the SHTF, without truly seeing the beauty of the world around…
4 Old Wives Tales That Are Surprisingly True
Our Great-Great Grandmother, on both sides, passed away years ago. As a matter of fact, we never met them. However, some of their teachings of years pass have remained, passed down from the generations, and retold to us by Mom and Dad. We tend to find ourselves occasionally shaking our heads with regard to that…
Survival Experts Are Saying ‘Stop Believing This Garbage’
Are you are prepped and ready to go? Sure. You’ve read it all, watched the videos, and have been survivor training for months or years. What’s more, that bug-out bag is well-equipped, standing by to be picked up when the sirens start wailing. You may even have a shelter waiting for you somewhere, ready to…
(Video) Hiking on a Budget: How to Decide Where to Save and What to Splurge On
When it comes to hiking, camping, and bugging out we seriously understand the issues. Honestly, we are not the wealthiest person in the world and often feel left out when seeing some preppers and survivalists who can put hundreds of dollars into their way of life. We wish we could too but sometimes paying the…
6 Reasons to Prep Even if a Survival Situation Never Happens
For the vast majority of us, survival situations are rare occurrences. Think about it. While almost all of us experience a short-term disruption to our daily lives because of a survival incident, the majority of us can go years without experiencing anything depending on where you live and very few of us ever experience a…
(Video) This Prepper Bugged Out in a Thunderstorm. Check Out Some of the Invaluable Tips He Offers Us!
It’s April of 2017 and Joe Robinet travels north to explore a new and unfamiliar area! After a nice three-hour hike, he takes us into the middle of the woods, a nice area with flying squirrels and what appears to be hawks of some kind flying above him. And a storm is coming in quick!…
America’s “Freest” States – Where, Why and What to Consider
Last year, the Cato Institute published its analysis of America’s “freest” states. New Hampshire ranked at the top while states like New York and California ranked the lowest. That prompted a debate: What exactly does “freest” mean? Is it a low tax burden, few regulations or lots of wild spaces? What about infrastructure and freedom…
10 Primitive Survival Skills Every Outdoorsman and Woman Should Learn
As preppers, we are always trying to hone our survive skills. We know what is important, the pantry of food, the things we pack into our bug-out bags, the water we collect, and the fire we build. Yet, there are still many beginner survivalists and preppers out there that are disoriented. Then there are seasoned…
5 Easy to Make Errors That Hikers Tend to Make. Here’s How to Stop That:
Hiking is a fun and active hobby that many nature enthusiasts enjoy. It’s enjoyable to explore the great outdoors and learn how to fend for yourself when you’re out in the open. But don’t let your comfort level make you neglect your sense of safety. However, even though adventures are a blast and it’s nice…
Learn About the Best States to Head to When All Hell Breaks Loose
Many preppers already have it in their heads where they are going to live when a chaos situation makes itself known. Many have fortified shelters all picked out while others have decided to bug in. We like both ideas! However, there will always be states in the USA that are better to live in than others…
Here Are 6 Things Non-Preppers Will Be Forced to Face During a Disaster. (#6 is REALLY Going to Hit Them Hard!)
The debate as to what to prepare for and how much is one that is always in the undercurrent within the survivalist community. Some maintain that a dire survival situation is inevitable and given that, survivalists should prepare for the worst as a starting point. Others maintain that we have nothing to worry about at…
Federal Land Transfer: Be Wary of Politicians Bearing Maps
Maps are an important way of life. What would we do without them? Some people with amazing senses of direction have no problem getting around but those of us who have problems with east and west, who cannot go anywhere without their Garman map and direction finder, are not as lucky! However, come to find…
Prepper BS to Stop Believing in Right Away… Before it’s too Late
When the day comes to use all of your prepping skills, you will most definitely have a foot up on those who did not prepare. That goes without saying. Yet, you may also be completely floored by the things witnessed during this time. As a matter of fact, some of you may have journals, diary…