When the SHTF on a country-wide level we are going to be up to our armpits in things we will need to do. In our top five, if not number one, will be food. We may have plenty in our pantry now but if those weeks and months turn into years you will need a…
How to Decide Which Survival Skills to Focus on First
It is a big wide world out there and when we think about prepping and surviving it can get really mind boggling! Many of us think we know what we’re doing but recognizing that anything can happen at any given moment… Well, that can be truly overwhelming! What if we are concentrating too much on…
(Video) Learn These Foundational Skills and be Prepared How to Respond to an Injury in a Wilderness Environment
The thought of being injured in the great outdoors is not a pleasant one. Depending on where you are, how far it is from civilization, you could be in a world of hurt until you are either a) found or b) you manage to crawl somewhere to be found. Either way, you will be in…
Handy Survival Tips That’ll Get a Person Out of a Serious Bind During a Disaster
Whether you are camping, hiking, on a fishing or hunting trip or even just walking through the forest, a survival emergency can crop up at any moment. You can lose the trail and get lost or twist an ankle or misjudge how much time you have until darkness. That is why you always have to…
(Video) Break Into a Master Combo Lock in Just Seconds – We Have the Secret Code!
We all have a little pride when we can do things that others cannot. My cousin’s “cool thing” was being able to break into a car when we locked our keys inside. He’d grab a wire hanger and have that door open in seconds! Confidentially, I could never figure that one out but he was…
(Video) Tracking Basics Every Survivalist Needs to Know
Hunting for food is a pretty basic survival function. Food is key to our survival and if the situation is dire enough, tracking game could be the only option to get some protein. Animals, however, tend to shy away from stuff and situations that can get them eaten. In fact, some are so uncooperative, they…
Skills That Helped a Family Make it Through The Great Depression
We have heard a countless amount of stories from our Dad and from Grandpa about The Great Depression. Enough to know there was little “greatness” about the Depression. However, there were many things that came from this period of time that we found fascinating from a survival point of view. There were things they, even…
(Video) For Survival Training Without Tools, Watch This Guy’s Bushcraft Journey. Wow!
Many of us have gone out camping and hiking. It is all a part of our survival training. And while we may think we are really roughing it, few have done what our host over in the video on the next page has. He is out in the middle of the desert with nothing more…
Essential Skills for the True Outdoorsman to Remember
If a person has truly been honing their survival skills, they probably have been out in the wilderness at least a few times on camping trips. They may have also made some impressive hikes through the woods too and really enjoyed the experience, despite the hardship. While this is a good thing, since it helps…
6 Skills Needed to Survive in a World Without Oil
Sometimes we learn stuff or are prompted to think about things from places we would not necessarily expect either of those to happen. A relative of mine, for example, was largely a train wreck personally, but they gave me growing up wiser advice on life and coping than anything those relatives with their stuff together…
To Stay Safe, Know How to Decipher Those Search and Rescue Markings
The aftermath of a survival scene and environment is nothing if not chaotic. As Emergency response crews descend, they deal with dangerous conditions, health and safety hazards, a dazed, desperate or hostile populace (sometimes all three.) To combat this, they have symbols they use as they clear an area to ensure those following in their…
Basic Survival Skills Everyone Should Master
Every survival situation demands a slate of skills that you could use on a daily basis, but you probably do not use them every day. They are skills that kick into action when under crisis – after a major storm or earthquake, during a home invasion or when scrambling for your very survival. These skills…
NEVER Make the Following Hiking Errors – It Could Cost a Person Their Life
How often have we heard about family camping adventures turning into a disaster for no other reason than a family member goes on a hike and gets lost? It is a sincerely sad situation but if they had been taught well, not merely relying on their superb sense of direction, that frightening moment of “I…
Keep a Get Home Bag Ultralight by Following This List
One day we are moving along, going to our jobs, playing with the kids in the park, and maybe even taking a little “me time” down at the track or mall – then disaster strikes! We need to get home but it is not easy. But we will be okay because we have a Get…
The A to Z of Bushcraft!
Being knowledgeable in bushcraft is beneficial from a survival perspective as well as anytime you venture into the “great outdoors.” The more you know, obviously, the more you will be able to encounter and thrive, but additionally, being knowledgeable in bushcraft also will give you the confidence to venture out beyond normal parameters in terms…
(Video) Learn From One Man’s Experience of Dispersed Primitive Camping in a National Forest
To say there are some extra responsibilities and skills required for dispersed primitive camping is no exaggeration. If you camp-ground camp you know what fun it can be. However, there are always trash cans around, fresh running water, and usually, some friendly ranger or fellow camper to lend advice. Not so with dispersed primitive camping!…
Preparing for Survival in an Apartment – Some Things to Consider!
Living in an urban area likely means you live in a condominium or an apartment. During any survival incident, that reality poses challenges unto itself. Once stuff starts happening, evacuation in most urban areas is difficult, if not impossible. The larger numbers of people mean everything from infrastructure to food supplies are stressed – almost…
Bartering – Why it is Smart to Start Planning for it Now
In a dire survival situation where traditional infrastructure has collapsed, bartering will be one way, maybe the only way, to get what you need to make it through. Bartering has an age old history and entails trading goods for services, goods for goods, services for services – in essence, something you have someone else values…
3 Things We Must Never Do During a Home Invasion
Home invasions and robberies happen all the time; in the United States alone, 8,000 home invasions are estimated to happen each day. That means there are over 2.5 million home invasions each and every year. Additionally, that statistic will only increase if we ever are faced with a severe, long-term survival scenario. As the unprepared…
5 Stupidly Easy Ways to Cool Down a Tent
Whether you are training for a SHTF scenario or simply camping out with the family we all eventually want to be comfortable. Even when it is below zero we work on getting our shelter up, getting inside, and getting warm. The only thing worse than freezing out in the wilderness is being too hot!…