When thinking about bugging out we always worry about what we do not have. It’s only natural. Would it not be pure chaos if a collapse hits and we suddenly realize we are only halfway equipped for what will be a tough future? Rather than thinking about what we should have we really should be…

Note: If you plan on utilizing night vision technology, please check with your local laws and regulations pertaining to their purchase, ownership, and use. Some municipalities have restricted all of the above and while night vision equipment gives you a very big advantage in a survival situation, you do not want to inadvertently run afoul…

A true survivalist is resourceful and is always on the lookout for a good deal. They also like the concept of “free” if it comes with no strings. Further, while some can afford any and all survival gear, many cannot, making a bargain or free stuff a necessity if they want to have the equipment…

Of all your survival gear, your footwear is possibly the most important in terms of ensuring you can make it through to safety. If you have ever had uncomfortable shoes or shoes that gave you blisters, you know what I mean. If your feet are wet, cold, blistered, hot, cracked, bleeding, etc. movement can be…

Unless they plan to prove a point or are gluttons for punishment, no outdoorsmen really wants to set up camp in the rain. Yes, it may seem the tough and macho thing to do and, sure, you are training and a little rain should be the least of your worries. Yet, small steps here. Getting…

One of the greatest challenges for most of us in building a survival system that we can rely upon is the cost of survival materials, supplies and equipment. Truth be told, with the exception of the most wealthy among us, a person could go broke procuring the stuff that would ensure a survival life that…

When a chaotic situation hits look out for a storm of hoarding from friends, neighbors and even kindly Mr. Jackson from down the street! All of these people who have known for a lifetime might suddenly be making themselves scares, not open doors when you come to call even though you know they are inside.…

No one ever intends to go camping and forget to bring stuff or find out that they overlooked the basics of what they will need. In fact, just about all of us go in thinking we have prepared “above and beyond” and only find out through practical application that we are wanting. That reality leads…

The temptation for most survivalists when planning and constructing a survival cache is to buy as much survival supplies as possible, particularly if they are on sale. We generally do not pay much attention to where they are purchased. A roll of paper towels on sale at the WallyWorld is just as good as a…

It is nice to know that if we need something natural that we can find it all in our backyard. European settlers brought a great plant over from “the old country” and it is has flourished in this “new world”, America. It became such a good thing that early settlers in the USA had good…

There are a lot of different household items that often get tossed once their intended purpose has been met. This, in many cases, is appropriate – some stuff is only good for what it was intended to be used for. Some stuff, however, can be repurposed and in these cases, hoarding potentially repurposed items only…

You cannot underestimate the importance of good footwear when it comes to most types of physical exertion. Anyone who has spent any time outside working, playing or even just existing knows that if your footwear is uncomfortable, you will be as well. In the worst case, faulty or cheap footwear can make just walking around…

Although many outdoorsmen really like to go full survivor, building their own shelter and taking as much time as it takes to do so, there are others that do not want to hassle with it. Granted, many of these are occasional campers, people who may not be preparing for “the end of days.” Yet, even…

While we believe it behooves us to buy expensive MREs online and also buying the best of the best at the local sporting goods store, there simply are things a good prepper and survivor can buy at Walmart©. No, really! It is surprising the things you can find at a Walmart, everything from sleeping bags…