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…
Safeguard Your Pets In a Disaster: A Step-By-Step Guide
At Dir Hard Survivor, we strive to prepare ourselves and those around us for emergency situations, natural disasters and unforeseen occurrence be cause we understand the importance of having options, the assurance that planning can provide, and ultimately the safety of ourselves and our loved ones. But for many of us, our families come in…
ATTENTION Survivalists: 3 Stupidly Easy Knots for a Tarp Shelter
By now you probably know the importance of knots and how they can help you in a variety of situations. Some knots come in handy when sailing, others are best used when camping or when you’re out scaling mountains in Aspen. But there are 2 highly critical points you must know before you do anything with…
EMERGENCY First Aid: Do You Know What to Do In These Scenarios?
Have you ever been in an emergency situation, full of high tension and the need for urgency, and you didn’t know what to do? Many of us have the first instinct to dial 911 for help. And that is ideally what should be done in the event of an emergency. But there are times when…
4 Essential Knots You NEED to Know Now!
Some may want to know why learning knot techniques is important. And that’s understandable! So let’s give you a scenario: You’re mountain climbing over the weekend with some friends, because… hey, you’re an outdoorsy kind of person and you enjoy the adrenalin rush of adventure! Chances are if you’re climbing a mountain you’re not terrified of…
5 Badass DIY Survivalist Weapons
Whether you’re a weapon enthusiast and own a your own weaponry museum, or you simply appreciate the skill it takes to properly use one, this list of badass DIY survivalist weapons is easy to follow and yields awesome rewards! Being prepared and ready for danger or potential emergencies is vital. But not all situations are…
Simple Survivalist Debris Hut: A Step-By-Step Guide
Time and unforeseen occurrence may place us in situations we did not anticipate. Having the knowledge and skillset to pull from in said occurrences will separate the strong from the weak. And in today’s post, we’re going to show you a simple, step-by-step guide to building a survivalist hut from debris. Normally, if you’re experiencing…
10 EXCELLENT Foods to Have In an Emergency!
Storm watch. Tornadoes! Hurricanes and floods. Earthquakes. Regardless of the type of natural disaster that hits you or your family, one thing is certain: You need to survive it! What is something each and every one of us does each and every day? We consume food. But what happens if there are power outages, or you’re unable…
10 Awesome Alternate Uses For Duct Tape
Duct tape can come in handy in so many situations, its difficult to count. But recently we’ve discovered new and exciting ways to utilize this superman strength adhesive and it made us wonder just how many ways it can be used. We’ve seen wallets made from it, sofas covered in it, and make-shift band-aids fashioned…
[VIDEO] Survivalist Guide for New Survivalists! (10 Must Haves)
If you’re new to the survivalist culture, you’re probably missing some key elements that will help get you prepared unknown situations. One of the basic fundamentals preached by most survivalist is that you always want to be prepared. True survivalists look for challenges and new “worse case scenarios” to ensure their prepping game is up to…
5 Vegetables You Should Start Growing TODAY!
So many times we cook a meal and throw out what’s left over. We’re not referring to the actual “leftovers”. We’re referring to the veggie scraps that get tossed in the bin. How may times have you cut up an avocado and thrown out the giant seed in the center? Us: Countless. So don’t do…
5 GREAT Ways to Use Hydrogen Peroxide
Chances are you already have a bottle (or two) of hydrogen peroxide sitting in your medicine cabinet at home. I have 3 bottles and I’m not entirely sure why. But up until today I only used it for two things. 1.) Acne – If you suffer from the occasional breakout, I highly recommend hydrogen peroxide.…
Super Simple DIY Emergency Preparation Kit
When you were growing up, did your parents ever turn your garage into a massive earthquake-proof bunker? No? Oh ok… I guess that was just my family. Either way, I think we can all agree that being prepared for emergencies is a good thing. We all hope disaster will magically skip over us, but realistically we know…