It’s unfortunate, but the much-reviled media really did a number on those of us who feel it is important to be prepared for a survival incident or situation. We were painted as nutty because we wanted to be prepared, even after major disasters like hurricane Katrina showed exactly how unprepared and vulnerable we are as…

A couple in Alabama are fighting for their parental rights after a social worker took their newborn baby when it was discovered that couple had no address. Last October, Christian and Danielle Holm left their campsite in Cheaha State Park to go to a hospital in Anniston where she gave birth. The Department of Human…

What would you do if you knew there was an asteroid heading your way directly or near your home? Do you have an action plan for your family? NASA is making preparations for a possible asteroid strike and encourages you to do the same. Late last year, emergency officials teamed up with NASA to simulate…

We’re still recovering from the economic recessions of 2008, but many of us are still reeling from the downturn’s effects. Unfortunately, there are signs of another upcoming recession and it may be arriving soon. There have been numerous signs in the last few years and we’re about to share some of them with you. We…

To be perfectly honest with you, we are not the biggest fans of spiders. They are unpredictable, creepy, and enigmatic. They end up in sleeping bags and bug-out bags, and are generally, for us, a scary nuisance. Having said that, we are also not fans of big, black water bugs either but that is another…

The Thorny Dragon (or Thorny Devil, as it’s sometimes referred to) is a small lizard that looks fearsome thanks to it’s spine-covered body and thick leathery skin but it’s not. The Australian native’s body is covered with sharp spines as a natural way to keep it safe from natural predators, however, the only creatures this animal…

  In our current day and age of electric and gas heaters, heating pads, and the mere convenience of getting a hot drink every time we switch on the Keurig© or boil up some water in a tea kettle, we are all pretty lucky. In other words, we have a lot of modern conveniences that…

Like many, we were always advised when getting a dog to stay clear of the more openly vicious dogs like Dobermans, German Shepherds and most especially Pit Bulls. Indeed, we have heard a lot about that last one, how they often attack and will not let go of their prey. How many people have been…

You probably already know how to find edible plants in the wild. You may even find such plants or weeds right on your lawn! Plantain, dandelion, cattail, clover and mallow plants are all prime examples of wild plants you can actually eat. It’s great to know all about what you can consume, but do you know…

The United States is truly blessed in many, many ways, not the least of which is a National Park System that literally offers something for everyone. Like swamps? We have a National Park for you. Mountains? Take your pick. Desert? Yup. How about oceans? Of course. Wildlife your thing? You need to decide what wildlife…

For many people, any city is a dark, mysterious and dangerous place, with murderers, con men, rapists and muggers lurking behind every corner and ever bush. This is of course a paranoid and wrong impression, but it has been that way for as long as we have had cities. Because bad things do happen (everywhere)…

This is not so much a “survival” post as it is advice to save energy as well as increase the warmth of your home as we head into the dead of winter across most of North America. Conservation and self-sustainment are two bedrock principles of just about everyone concerned with survival in bad times and…

Post-collapse, one reality is there will be plenty of abandoned vehicles due to the severity of the aftermath. An abandoned car can provide a lot of survival tools, materials, and supplies that anyone can utilize after SHTF. However, before anyone takes advantage of a vehicle that’s no longer in use, it’s important to make sure…