It’s nearly that time of year for state fairs again; a time of year when you venture out into the unforgiving crowds for the sole pleasure of witnessing all of the freaks that life has to offer all gathered in one place. Despite ample opportunities to claim that, yes that 450-pound man (is that a…
All of a Sudden You’re Stuck in a Lightning Storm While Bugging Out. Here’s How to Survive Without Being Struck by Lightning.
If you have ever been caught hiking on a mountain ridge or fishing on a lake or swimming in any body of water when a thunderstorm rolls up, you know that internal sense of worry that gnaws on you, particularly if the storm has a lot of active lightning. The good news is you are…
The Most Venomous Snakes in North America You Should Avoid at All Costs
Anyone who ventures into the great outdoors knows that venomous snakes are a rare, but present threat to those who are not careful. While snakebites are rare, and snakebites by venomous snakes are even rarer, the possibility exists in all but a few locales in North America. Where you live increases your odds of an…
Prepare Your Vehicle for Any SHTF Moment by Planning Ahead. Here’s What You Need at a Minimum to Survive.
One area that often gets overlooked when preparing for a survival situation is the family vehicle. Sure, you have all the basics – spare tire, tire iron, simple first aid kit, jumper cables, flares, maybe a blanket or two, but unless you live in a remote area with extreme weather, we all generally take the…
(VIDEO) Just Starting to Think About Survival Preparation? Watch this First!
One of the most intimidating challenges to being prepared when you are just starting out is knowing what is important in a survival situation and what you can ignore or not worry about. The first thing to know is that even the federal government recommends everyone be prepared for at least a few days without…
(VIDEO) 4 Serious Threats You Should NEVER Try to Outrun. If You Do You Will Suffer the Consequences.
It’s easy as a trained survivalist to be a bit full of yourself. You might think you can handle just about everything and even though that’s likely true, when you’re hit with a pivotal survival moment your fight or flight instincts are still going to kick in. When that moment of panic comes, it may…
The 10 Most Dangerous Animals You Should Stay Clear of No Matter What. #10 Dumbfounded Me.
If you stop to think about the most dangerous animals that live in the world, it’s likely that the largest predators are what first comes to mind. You’ve heard or seen these predators in your dreams before. They are the ones who have big teeth and large claws. You may also think of the infamous…
A Bear Comes Over and Sits Down by a Man. What Happens Next is Crazy…
It’s best to avoid having an encounter with a bear. Sure, most will likely be afraid of you unless you are interrupting their meal or are near one of their cubs, but there is the rare occurrence when a bear may act differently. So how are you supposed to act when you get surprised by…
(VIDEO) What Three Survival Items Can You NOT Live Without?
If you were facing a hypothetical survival situation and could only have three items, what would your choices be? What could you not live without? And, you also need to think about how would you prioritize. Those are questions every person preparing for a survival situation must consider. You have to consider the Principles of…
Tips You Must Learn to Protect Your Vehicle from an EMP
A pretty good rule of thumb is that if the US federal government says something is a threat – or rather, if they admit something is a threat – it is likely a much more dire situation than said government wants to concede. That said, the federal government – multiple agencies including our military –…
You’re Bugging Out When Suddenly You Get Very Lost. Try These Steps to Get Un-Lost!
Anyone who spends time in the wilderness runs a risk of getting lost – no matter how experienced you are. Recently, in Maine, the skeletal remains of a very experienced hiker was found less than 3,000 yards off the Appalachian Trail. She wondered off the trail, got lost, made a series of understandable, but wrong…
4 Important and Compelling Reasons You Should Add a Pellet Air Gun to Your Arsenal
When you were a young boy, you likely used airsoft guns and BB guns before you graduated to other guns. You probably also had a pellet gun, because, after all, that’s where young outdoorsmen begin. Pellet guns are easy to use, and they also are remarkable easy to use. As survivalists age, they tend to leave…
(VIDEO) These Slick Survival Tips Will Help You Stay Afloat When the Grid Goes Down
Of all the things you can do to help yourself survive the impending doom of society and the world as a whole, the very best advice you can follow is to learn as many survival tips and tricks as possible. But what tips should you start with? That’s always a loaded question because you need…
(VIDEO) This Man Survives a Black Mamba Bite Multiple Times. When You See How? This Is UNBELIEVABLE!
For anybody spending any time outdoors, it can be pretty nerve-wracking when a snake appears coiled up in your path. Miles from a hospital and with no natural immunity, a venomous snake bite can quickly turn a lovely day out into a nightmare. Depending on the species of snake and just how much you pissed…
(VIDEO) You’re Swimming in the Ocean and Begin to Drown. Now Watch a Marine Demonstrate a Way to SURVIVE.
You could be on a cruise ship, you could be on a plane, or you could simply be fishing off a dock. In all of these scenarios, it’s not at all far-fetched that you could end up bobbing in the waves, gasping for breath between waves. A riptide can quickly make an already horrible situation…
These Diseases Will be a Threat in a Survival Situation – Prepare Now Before it’s Too Late!
In a severe, long-term survival situation, diseases we currently have in control, through our stellar medical system, will become very real, viable and dangerous threats. As infrastructure breaks down, diseases like Malaria, Typhoid, Cholera, dysentery and Tuberculosis will inevitably rear their ugly heads and affect anyone not prepared to fight them off. This reality is…
Condoms! They’re Not Just For, Well You Know, Anymore!
Improvisation in a survival situation is critical to making it through in one piece. No matter how many survival skills you have mastered, if you cannot adapt to your situation, you put yourself at a distinct disadvantage! That means being able to used everyday items as survival tools. One such everyday item is the condom.…
Living Off the Grid When a Brown Recluse Spider Bites? Here’s How to Treat It:
It’s true: spiders are feared by people all around the world. The reason why? Well, there are many reasons, but if you think about it, their many legs, eyes, and their intricate webs don’t help with the fear factor. However, if you were to ask a survivalist what they truly fear about a spider the…
You Just Encountered a Grizzly Bear. Contrary to All of the Advice You’ve Read, Here’s Step by Step Instructions on What to Do
Bears are easily the most terrifying thing that you’ll run into in the woods, short of Bigfoot. Even then, bears have caused far more injuries than the legendary Bigfoot ever has, so perhaps this is even more reason to fear them. Every year, bears injure and even kill humans in the quest to defend their cubs,…
The World’s Oldest Living Trees Will Astound You
Humans have a pretty hard time surviving simply from their day to day lives. There are organisms on this planet which routinely put us to shame. They have weathered storm after storm, fire after fire, and earthquake after earthquake. Looking at them, you would often have no idea that these ancient organisms have stood the…