3 Times Someone Beat the Odds and Survived on Their Own
If you spend any time on survival webpages or forums, you’ve probably heard at least a dozen times that building your “survival team” is key to getting through whatever the future may hold. While it’s always great to have the contact information of like-minded individuals who have various skills to offer, you never know when […]
How To Bug Out in an Abandoned Building
Not everyone can choose to bug out in the woods. Abandoned buildings can be a great spot for city dwellers if you know your stuff. Here’s what to do.1. Scout AheadBefore you take your family into unfamiliar surroundings, take the time to scout out potential locations yourself (or with a fellow prepper). Move quietly, stay […]
Top 6 Natural Shelters Every Survivalist Must Know
Quick, what’s the first thing you should do when you find yourself in a survival situation? If you said locate food and water, that was a good guess. However, in most survival situations, building or finding shelter should be the number one priority. Without shelter, you won’t last very long even if you immediately locate […]
Insects That Can Sustain You
If you find yourself in a survival situation with little to no food on hand, what will you do? Ideally, you’ll be able to subsist on wild game. But you’ll soon discover how hard it can be to hunt or trap when you’re already starving and weak, or when game is scarce. That’s when insects […]
How To Build a Fire in Any Weather
Anyone can build a fire in clear, still weather. But if the wind kicks up, the temperature drops and the rain starts falling, that fire may become more of a matter of survival than comfort. The skill to build a fire in any condition will get you through if you end up stranded in a […]
Best EDC Weapon Combos
Everyday carry (or EDC) items are those that you consistently carry on your person every day. These defensive items can help you prepare for unexpected, dangerous, and/or potentially deadly situations. Whether you’ve carried daily for years or you’re just getting started this year, it’s very important to choose your EDC items strategically. The wrong weapon […]