As a survivalist, most of us are all about getting ready for the end of the days by preparing for a variety of disasters that could happen. Examples of these events are power outages, earthquakes, society upheavals, tornadoes, and the like. Although many of us have likely been preparing for a while, when we actually…
If a Person Observes Any of These Signs it’s Time to Bug Out
Getting ready for a collapse is vital — it’s not only important to have a bug out bag and location set up, but it’s also just as important to have a plan in place for friends and family members. Even then, if we think we’re prepared, going through an actual survival situation is something altogether.…
Physical Skills Every Survivalist Should Take the Time to Master
There are several elements involved if one is going to successfully make it through a survival situation. Depending on the difficulty of the crisis a family faces, each of those elements – presence of mind, innovation, flexibility, preparation, and fitness are important keys to making sure we have what it takes to power through safely…
Cell Phones Are Spying On Us: How to Stop This Take Over From Happening
Technology is always evolving and with that comes a concern for our safety. We’ve heard in the media and know that our cell phones monitor our activity, which can be a little discoerning, to say the least. A report has said that around 85% of smartphones carry 24 “zero days,” which means there’s a glitch…
Never Make These Deadly Water Purification Errors While Bugging Out
Many think that if a lake has fresh water that it’s alright to drink. Compared to a river that’s laced with toxic plants and such, usually that’s right. However, nature still can laugh at us when we least expect it. That’s why specialists recommend for us to not to drink from a lake unless you take the…
Before Throwing Out Old Tires, Check Out These Ingenious Ways to Put Them to Good Use
Unless a family lives in an urban area, chances are there are many worn out and used tires hanging around a home or neighborhood that aren’t being utilized. In many places, tires are a bit expensive to get rid of legally and getting rid of them illegally is not an option, so many times they…
Tactical Hand Signals That Are Essential to Learn for a Collapse
Hand signals when we are unable to communicate as we normally would is an invaluable tool that is utilized in many environments. In fact, NASCAR drivers use these hand signals to let the team know they are ready to hit the pit stop. Similarly, NFL quarterbacks use them to shift offenses. In baseball, almost everyone…
This Clever Trick Will Keep a Tent Warm During the Cold Seasons
When spending time in the wild being colder temperatures are always a threat and it can be challenging to deal with the cold while bugging out. Almost anywhere there are freezing temps at night is an unavoidable obstacle that people must learn how to deal with if they want to bug out or do things.…
With These 10 Powerful Powerless Tools It’s Possible to Make it Through an EMP
Many people don’t know what an EMP is, especially if they’re not serious preppers. An EMP is an electromagnetic pulse, and the truth is if one were to tape place it could potentially wipe out anything from radios to cars and even pricey computer equipment in a mere blink of an eye. Someone who is…
Survival Experts Tell Us: “Stop Believing This Garbage”
Admit it: Many of us enjoy browsing and reading about the latest news on social media, blogs, news sites, and more. However, it’s safe to say it’s a good idea to take what we read with a grain of salt. By now we all know the common phrase “fake news” and how inaccurate “facts” can…
Who Lives in the Zones? Check Out This U.S. Nuclear Target Map to Find Out:
When we first came across this map we couldn’t believe it. Not only was it intriguing for us to learn about what type of zone we should be living in and what areas are more prone to danger, now we know just how powerful this map could be if war with North Korea or another…
The Fantastic Four: When the Crunch Is Here These Plants Are Life-Saving
Knowing that the crunch is here and that we’re experiencing it real time is a difficult pill to swallow. This is especially the case if we lack the survival skills and knowledge. There’s no doubt that we can pack a lot of MRE’s in our survival bags, but after they’re eaten we’ll need to find…
How to Easily Crack a Padlock Without Using a Code
Most of us when we were kids had fun pretending to be one of those super-elite “cat burglar” types from an old movie. The men or women in the movies could go to a lock or safe, quietly listen to the tumbler, brush the lock and then crack open the safe without breaking a sweat!…
Is Boiling Water Necessary to Make it Safe to Drink? Here Are the Facts!
It is pretty much accepted that boiling water is the only non-chemical way to treat water and make it safe for consumption by humans. While this certainly is true, it is also overkill for the sake of an easily recognized symbol. The reality is most pathogens die much sooner in heated water than the 202…
Walk Like a Fox in the Woods to Remain Undetected
Navigating through any type of forest or brush can be a challenge if keeping quiet is the goal. While hunting, keeping quiet is paramount; next to their sense of smell, most animals have an acute sense of hearing. Keeping quiet in a survival scenario can also be very important; if you are trying to navigate an…
Urban Survival Skills Everyone Should Master
As much as we might like, not all of us can drop a few hundred thousand on a giant piece of land and then spend another few hundred thousand building our dream survival/homestead home. Because of work, family, friends or just preference, some of us live in the dreaded suburbs or even in urban areas…
Teach Children Well by Making Sure They’re Equipped With the Right Survival Skills
For those of us who have kids, we usually spend a great deal of time worrying about them. We worry about their health and safety, what they are learning in school, whether their friends are good or bad influences on them, where they ultimately will end up, etc., etc. The list is literally endless –…
How to Predict the Weather with Clouds
If a person is an avid fisherman, particularly if they typically fish on lakes, ponds or the ocean, chances are they are pretty good at predicting the weather. Or rather, they are probably pretty good at looking at an electronic radar image, gauging how fast a storm is moving across the image’s map and predicting…
(Video) Watch This Fish Off of a Man VS. a Boy – I Still Can’t Believe Who Won!
Apparently “fish off”s are a regular occurrence for Brendan and his family. They seem to like it and the sport is entertaining when put in “show” form. Also, we have to admit that his little brother is cute. Mind you, this is coming from a female perspective, a woman who has many nephews who are…
How a Person Can Keep Their Apartment Safe While They’re Traveling
Traveling the world and bugging out in new locations is a fun and exciting time! You get to visit new places and see new things. However, with so much excitement to go somewhere new, it can be easy to forget about your apartment. If you’re out on vacation, your home is more likely to be…