On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate your survivalist skills for pine trees? It’s ok if you don’t know much about them. We’re continuing to learn more and more and that’s why we wanted to share some awesome survivalist tips with you surrounding pine trees. For many of us, we’re enjoying camping season and…
Survival Tips: Kids Edition
If you have children or have friends/family with children, this is a great opportunity to teach them some survival skills. Kids tend to get excited over projects and being outdoors. Their brains tend to soak up new information like a sponge providing you can break them away from their phone or whatever electronic devices is occupying…
4 Great Places to Get Cheap Survival Gear
If you’re a survivalist, you probably have a lot of gear. You’ve got your pantry packed up with with canned goods and bottled waters, you’ve got your garage full of with every natural disaster kit you can reasonably justify owning, your Bug-Out-Bag is crammed full of all your miscellaneous must-have supplies, and your camping equipment with…
4 Edible Looking Plants That Are Actually TOXIC
Being aware of what plants and berries you can consume while in the wild is a matter of life or death. If you consume something that is hazardous or poisonous, you could be in a very bad situation. And depending on where you are, you may not have the means to get medical attention as…
The Survivalists Guide to Poisonous Snakes
Not all snakes are poisonous or cause harm. Many are, in fact, completely harmless and can be left to their own devices – or even kept as pets, depending on your comfort level. Just know that if you have a pet snake, the key to keeping them tame is maintaining a lot of interaction with…
Do You Have the Right Clothing For Survival ? Find Out
The type of clothing you need to survive will depend largely on the weather and conditions you are in. Obviously if you’re staying out in the dessert during warmer months, you would want to prepare yourself and your body for extreme heat. With that in mind, you probably wouldn’t bring heavy fabrics like wool or polyester.…
These Items Will Be The First to Go in An Emergency- Stock Up While You Can
With all the preparation you’ve been doing, you’re probably in good shape (or getting there at least) with your supply stash. Sure it’s important to have food with a long shelf life and yes, it’s always important to have a back up of certain items that you feel will get used the fastest. But ultimately,…
5 Stupidly Easy Tips to Cool Down Your Tent
Camping in the heat can put a damper on your time spend outdoors. Especially when the evenings aren’t any cooler than the days, and stepping inside your tent feels more like a sauna than a relaxing place to rest your head for the evening. Sure warm weather often makes for better fishing, camping, hiking, and…
How to Prep Your Kids for Disaster: What Every Parent Should Know
We talk a lot about being prepared. Things you can do solo and things you should work on with your family to ensure everyone’s safety as a whole. We want to do everything we can to cover our bases and a lot of that means thinking ahead, watching the news, following blogs and articles about…
Is Your Vehicle Ready For A Survival Situation? Things You NEED To Know..
During an emergency, your vehicle is going to be your go-to mode of transportation. That’s why it’s important for you to think ahead and fully equip your car or truck with everything you’ll need to keep it running and prevent additional hiccups from hindering your plans. You might have a spare tire in your trunk, and if you…
Paracord Survivalist Bracelet: A Step by Step Guide with Photos
If you’re a Die Hard Survivalist, you know what paracord is. And you probably know countless types, reasons to use them, and situations they will come in handy for. But for those of you who are not familiar with these handy go-to items that survivalists are obsessed over, we want to fill you in. First…
How to Treat a Spider Bite: A Simple Guide!
Whether you’re out in the woods with your family or helping your great aunt Mildred clean out the shed in her backyard, one thing is certain: You are SURROUNDED by spiders. Most spiders like to stick to themselves and view humans as a potential thread. So they will either do one of two things: 1.…
[VIDEO] Survival of the Fittest: Man vs. Snake!
Whether you’re a snake lover or are completely terrified by these slithering, scaled reptiles, chances are you wouldn’t jump up and down at the opportunity to go up against one in the wild. We’re not talking about a small corn snake here. We’re talking a beast that could eat a decent sized pig for breakfast…
[VIDEO] Tornado Survival Tips: Tips That Will Save Your Life
No doubt by now you’ve heard of the deadly tornado that tore through Rochelle, a small town outside the small Illinois community of Fairdale. Images and videos of the tornado have been populating over the internet as early as last night and the coverage continues today. The amount of devastation a tornado can force upon a town is unfathomable and…
5 Plants to Survive On In The Wild: And Which Ones To AVOID
When you’re in the wild, it’s always best if you bring your own source of food and water. Obviously this is ideal, however in some situations and scenarios thrown your way, having your own food and water may not always be possible. But in situations like that, what do you do? You don’t want to…
5 Survivalist Skills For The Outdoors You Need to Master
We’re not talking about how to fit your king sized air mattress into a tiny one person tent, or how you could get your espresso machine rigged to your camper. We’re talking about basic things EVERY survivalist should not only know how to do, but know how to do it well. We’ve talked in previous…
SHTF: Why It’s Important to Make an Emergency Communication Plan
When disaster strikes, do you have a communication plan? A strategy that you and everyone in your home is actively aware of and fully on board to participate in? Planning for the inevitable. That’s what most of us survivalists do. We’ve got our Bug-Out-Bag stocked up and ready for use. Our garage and pantry is…
What to Do AFTER a Tornado: SAFETY First!
Tornadoes are chaotic. So it’s no surprise that the areas struck by a tornado are left in horrendous conditions. Broken power lines, demolished homes, offices and businesses. Cars relocated to neighboring towns and personal belongings strewn about as far as the eye can see. Just looking through photos of north central Illinois recent Tornado attack sends chills…
[Video] Survivalist Tornado Preparation: These Tips Will Save Your Life
No doubt by now you’ve heard of the deadly tornado that tore through Rochelle, a small town outside the small Illinois community of Fairdale. Images and videos of the tornado have been populating over the internet as early as last night and the coverage continues today. The amount of devastation a tornado can force upon a town is unfathomable and…
[VIDEO] Survivalist Island? This Community Is Living Off The Grid
At Die Hard Survivor, we pride ourselves in preparing ourselves for scenarios that could put us without power or electricity, access to emergency personnel, etc., But there is a bit of a divide. There’s like minded people like us, and then there are people who prefer to live their life without these things full time.…