About the only survival topics more persistent than wild “what I would do” supposition about Zombie Apocalypses are myths regarding actual survival in scenarios that actually can happen. Many of these myths are decades old and were initiated in Hollywood by guys whose idea of “survival” was having to stay in a three-star hotel and…

There are many ways of learning survival skills. For most, trying new skills in a controlled element like a weekend camping trip is the best approach while for others, taking classes that teach survival skills is the go-to alternative. One approach, covered in the article on the next page, is to take up sailing or…

Survival, as always, is the key here on these pages. Men and, especially, women are often targets of some of the most unlikely people. A man may seem friendly then, get into an elevator with him, and suddenly a knife is pulled and cash is demanded. It is not a happy thought but it has…

Although they look vicious we may take an alligator for granted. After all, they do look awkward and sluggish as they walk on land. However, they are very strong and in the water, their domain, you never want to challenge them! In other words, either on land or in water, you want to give these…

Most of us cannot slap down hundreds of thousands of dollars on a second home or survival shelter without putting ourselves behind the financial eight-ball, at least for a time. If you are in that boat, carefully considering alternative construction methods is one way of getting what you need at a relatively low cost without…

When a natural disaster takes place, many may be forced to leave their home and travel elsewhere to avoid imminent danger. They may also have to live off the grid and land for a few weeks or even months. When a collapse takes place it’s also important to pack the correct supplies in a bug…

When we think of the United States of America, usually we think of a country that is free. As the ultimate symbol of freedom, it’s hard to imagine anything would be banned. But — guess again! Believe it or not, but there are items that people aren’t allowed to buy or even bring into the…

Planning ahead is very important for any DIY project. This is true if the project is an off-grid shelter you plan to live in for a while. Still, there will always be unexpected things that’ll come up that’ll either help or hinder your project. On the video on the next page, you’ll meet an off…

Your bug-out vehicle, whether it is a specially designated vehicle or your regular, daily form of transportation, is one of the most important aspects of your survival arsenal. Since the vast majority of likely survival events ultimately require some form of evacuation, that vehicle is worth its weight in gold to you and your family.…

Just about every survivalist has a “bug-out” plan, a strategy for what to do when a survival crisis hits and it becomes necessary to move to a safer locale (or even to “bug-in”). Less considered is where to go beyond “the camp” or some other predesignated safe space. Is your bug-out location optimal for long-term…

In the best of times, having a secure home or location is a necessity; like it or not, there are a lot of people who are just bad actors and it does not seem to matter where you live. In a survival situation, that reality will be exacerbated; as normal, generally, law abiding people get…