When you look at a map of cell phone service, as broad as coverage is now, there are still huge swaths of the country that have little or no coverage. In a survival situation, that can not only mean you are isolated from help, it also can mean that your cell phone is constantly looking…

From just about the beginning of human history, privileged folks have used their status to ensure if stuff gets really nasty, they have a way out. They may laugh at so-called “preppers,” but there are always more than a few who secretly prepare for a survival crisis as much if not more than the people…

A person in a survival situation can last about three days without water, which makes finding water one of the most paramount survival tasks. While the urgency is not the same, water is no less important if you live off grid, are homesteading or even if you lose it for a period of time because…

Taking on a three night and four day camp out in the middle of the wilderness is one thing. It is breathtaking to settle back, enjoying a crisp fire, listening to the birds, checking out the deer running about only feet in front of you. But doing so at ten degrees below zero, with snow…

In the aftermath of a severe survival incident, everyday items we take for granted will be at a premium. That includes food, water, auto supplies, computers – you name it – if the situation is dire enough, what we are used to as part of everyday life will be rare, non-existent or come at a…

Archery is a fun sport whether it’s used for hunting purposes or as a pastime. Any seasoned archer knows that it takes a lot of practice to become good, but they also know there will be a lot of mishaps on the way. Survival Lilly shared her archery adventures in a fun video and we’re sharing…

Prepping is an art form and a lifestyle. Not surprisingly, people take different approaches to the prepping lifestyle. Some are more knowledgeable about specific situations than others and others take a more relaxed approach at planning whereas others plan every detail. Neither prepper is right or wrong, it’s just how they choose to do things.…

NASA recently opened up about their preparations for a future asteroid impact. The government agency initiated an emergency plan back in October 2016 where they practiced evacuating people in one Southern California town. Their plan included a simulation experience featuring a strong chance of an asteroid hit. In an effort to better prepare for the…

Homelessness is a real problem for people and society. Although the problem affects cities and towns throughout the entire nation, it has a greater impact on major cities. The greater Los Angeles area is among those cities. Although the problem seems too extensive to fix, there are some folks that are taking the initiative to…

  We always hope, in one way or the other, that when the grid goes down we will be prepared. That goes without saying but we are not just speaking about bug-out bags or bug in supplies. We want to know that the area where we live in is free enough to allow us to…

Resourcefulness is one of the keys to making it through any survival incident and its aftermath. Being able to remain calm, accurately assess your situation, determine what tools you have available, how best to use them and how they will help you make it through whatever you are facing maximizes your chances of getting through…

Few realize it, but when we venture into the outdoors, we are sharing nature with whatever wild animals happen to be in the vicinity. In most cases, the wild animals we see are pretty tame – squirrels, woodchucks, rabbits, maybe a deer, nothing too formidable and certainly not frightening. Once in a while, though, those…

The Pacific Northwest may get a massive earthquake in the near future, but it may not happen where you think it could. Scientists recently discovered the Cascadia subduction zone and within it there is a major risk of seismic activity. The zone is about 30 times the size of California’s San Andreas fault and it…