We had a talk with a friend of ours the others day about meteors, both of us wondering what we’d do if it was reported a huge one was coming our way. For the most part, we figured it would be the end of all life on Earth and we really would not want to know…

In a survival situation, it not only is all hands on deck, it must also be “every opportunity taken, every object a resource.” This is because, in most dire survival scenarios, a lot of people will be vying for a limited number of resources, at least until the situation stabilizes. One resource that is often…

Robert Ludlum, the author of the Bourne trilogy, made it very clear in several of his many novels that sleep was as much a weapon as any firearm, bomb or vehicle his protagonists possessed. It is so important that we require truckers, airline pilots, and some units within the United States military to get a…

There are a lot of “survival experts” on television these days; as preparing for a disaster and survival concepts have become more popular. These “experts” seem to pop up like Dandelions on a freshly mowed spring lawn. Like most trends, though, many of these experts are either very unprepared and can only succeed in very…

The more you know, the better chance you have at surviving nearly any situation you may experience. In dire situations, you may need to find new methods to make money as your main job or current money-making venture may be on hold indefinitely. We got a list of 5 trades you should learn now that…

Contrary to popular belief, walking on foot when bugging out is not the best idea. Walking may seem like the natural thing to do in an emergency bug-out situation but if you live in a city or suburban area, you may find it harder to walk directly to a remote area for a bug-out situation.…

Every couple of years there is usually a massive explosion of activity in gun stores all over the nation. It’s usually the fear amid the political landscape that fuels this, as citizens clear the shelves of ammunition due to their fears of what’s to come. This constant fear also leads to a sharp rise in…

One emerging area of bugging out is the “Survival Bug-Out Trailer.” This is exactly what it sounds like. We have all seen the utility trailers of craftsman – loaded with tools, equipment, materials and supplies they need to do their work. If you have ever owned one or have looked in one, you know how…

Almost every survival advice on the Internet deals with stuff that a survivalist has to take care of in order to make sure they are prepared when a survival situation hits. Covered a lot less is what many survivalists do that is wrong or at least ill-advised. Realistically, most learning is done by harvesting lessons…

If you’re itching to get away and go explore the hidden wonders of the world, we’ve got a great video you won’t want to miss! The video is from Believe That and it shows cool locations you probably never heard of before. All of the places mentioned in the video are beautiful locations that were…

Survival situations demand we become innovative and use household items in ways we never would have under normal circumstances. The mouthwash industry takes in over $1B from Americans annually, which means virtually everyone uses some form of mouthwash that contains alcohol and is an antiseptic. The same things that make mouthwash so effective at killing…

A guided fishing or hunting trip can be one of the best experiences in a person’s life – or it can be a disaster ending up with disappointment and resentment. Too often, clients view guided hunts or fishing expeditions as solely a “client – Guide” relationship and the reality is that any good hunting or…

Unfortunately, as common sense survival has gained in popularity, so has an unrealistic look at what to expect in an actual survival situation. This is particularly true in a longer-term, devastating survival scenario – one where infrastructure is down for weeks or months, traditional authorities are only dealing with crisis and an unprepared populace is…