History has always had a very special place in our heart. It is by looking into our past that we can see what we are now — and where we should be in the future. It is also by looking into those frightening and unique times that we learn to survive what may come.…
5 Stages of Evasion to be Prepared For. These Techniques Saved This Expert’s Life!
You never know when the time will come for a bad guy to target and pursue you. You will need to get away, preferably quickly. However, a slapdash evasion can be dangerous and ineffective. A productive evasion comes in stages and starts with first contact. That is when you know you are in trouble. You…
The Eisenhower Decision Matrix – And How to Use it Correctly!
When you get down to it, no matter what type, most survival situations and their outcomes for people come down to a few simple, but vital decision points. Whether to plan ahead, what to include in your planning, the degree of your situational awareness, how well prepared you are before a crisis and what to…
Retail Apocalypse Gains Traction as David Stockman Warns ‘Everything Will Grind to a Halt’ After March 15th
Retail stores are downgrading or closing all over the United States, employees being fired by the droves. It is easy to blame a multitude of reasons, none of which really has a leg to stand on, but it is happening. We can cite J.C. Penney, Sears and the ever popular Family Christian Stores which have…
The Incredible Untold Survival Story of California’s Indians
Survival comes in many, many different forms, but no matter what survivalist story you are talking about, three elements are common. The first is resiliency. The second is adaptability. The third is innovation. The fourth is opportunism. No matter what the survival story, those three elements are critical and often spell the difference between surviving…
They Shot Each Other Down Then Depended on Each Other to Survive in the Norwegian Wilderness
If there is one thing we love it is a true good-will story that takes place between enemies. It was during World War Two where a German Heinkel bomber flown by Lieutenant Horst Schopis was shot down by British Captain R.T. Partridge and his radio operator R.S. Bostock in Norway. Although one of their crew died,…
Thirteen Yards in One Second: Why a Person Can Never Outrun a Charging Bear
Survivalists who spend a good portion of their time in the great outdoors understand the risks of coming in contact with one of nature’s most ferocious beasts: the bear. Savvy survivalists often know what to do if they meet a bear in real life, but when they actually come in contact with one, they might…
Lessons From the Great Depression (That Everyone Can Still Apply Today)
The economic collapse of 2008 – 2009 was a shock to the world economy and many people were hurt because of it. As bad as it was and as bad as politicians tried to make it out to be, though, it was nothing when compared to The Great Depression of the late 1920’s and 1930’s.…
Counter Tactics: How to Avoid Trouble Post-Collapse
When a disaster occurs we, for the most part, know where we stand. Most of us have families to protect so we cannot just leave and go looking for trouble. We need to stay put for awhile or bug-out, while still protecting what is ours. No doubt if the disaster is big we can expect…
(Video) 4 Clever Yet Simple Spy Hacks Everyone Should Know
At one time or another, we have all wanted to “play” spy. It doesn’t matter your age – child, teen, or adult – there is something super interesting about the contraptions we see spies use on our favorite movies or TV shows. Whether it be Tom Cruise changing his face in Mission: Impossible© or…
(Video) Overflowing Iconic Glory Hole Spillway is Quite the Site…
The Monticello Dam spillway, just west of Sacramento, hasn’t seen water since 2006. Thanks to the welcomed but overwhelming California rains this year residents can now gather to watch and photograph water spilling into the iconic hole once again! It’s called the “Glory Hole” and it has residents shouting, “Glory Be!” The world-famous spillway…
6 Vital Lessons to Remember From the Oroville Dam Disaster
Nobody ever wants to think about emergency evacuations and prepping for one, but if the recent Oroville disaster is any indication, making a few key preparation now could save a life. In all fairness, it’s nearly impossible to prep for emergency situations that occur last minute. The people of Oroville, California had just one hour…
Is a Disaster Imminent? Oroville Dam May Fail and Residents Likely Would Not be Informed in Time.
Survival is more than waiting for the grid go down. There are real current survival situations going on every day, including earthquakes, tornadoes, and floods. As it turns out the Oroville Dam is becoming a genuine disaster situation in the making and the sad part is the shoddy system of notification should the dam break!…
Tips We Must Learn to Protect Our Vehicle from an EMP
The entire concept of an EMP, or an Electromagnetic Pulse, is a scary one. It is not something we can see or hear but the impact of an EMP is devastating! Governmental agencies have come out and said such a thing is life threatening and what it will do to transportation, basically making our cars null…
5 Easy Ways to be Successful When Bugging-Out “On Foot” When SHTF
We would love to believe when the SHTF everything will run smoothly. We can picture ourselves jumping into our car and driving on over to our bug-out camp and life will be tense but grand! However, being fairly intelligent preppers we know the world outside will be in chaos. Initially, it may not be so…
Why it’s Vital to Spend More Time and Resources on Physical Conditioning
With all the things we are preparing for when the SHTF, all our canning, bug-out bag packing, shelter considerations, and hunting skills, do we really need to also think about physical conditioning too? Oh yeah, we definitely do. Many preppers and survivalist, for one reason or another, may find themselves walking or even running long…
Bushcrafter Got Injured and Lost for 6 Weeks. How She Managed to Survive? Remarkable!
It is a family’s worst nightmare when a member of your kinfolk is lost and possibly injured in the wilderness. Unless very lucky most, without survival training, would be doomed. How often have we heard stories of emergency units rushing to the hills only to find nothing or – worse yet – finding a person or…
(Video) The 10 Dumbest Ways to Die That Must be Avoided
Death is a highly emotional experience and even some cases can be tragic. It’s harder for the survivors than those who are deceased. After all, when you’re gone, hopefully, all of your troubles should be over. So it’s vital not to put your family through the possibility of losing you over something stupid. It’s more…
These Animals Are Really Not Very Cute, But Surprisingly Enough They Can be Friendly
You have heard of the expression: “If looks could kill …” Granted, the phrase is regarding the look someone gives another individual but if we were to take that in its literal meaning, some creatures in the world would have a distinct Medusa effect on us! Honestly, they look rather ugly and vicious so therefore…
(Video) For Random Entertainment, Watch How Silicone Reacts in a Vacuum Chamber
Silicone is a wonderful material. You can create incredible molds for many a survival or prepping project. And, to be honest, it’s just rather neat-looking to watch it set then be able to cut into silicone to see if the mold came out right. If you are at all creative, like to work with molding…