So you've beefed up your home security, you've gathered plenty of emergency supplies, and you've stocked your pantry with lots of survival food. Now you're ready to ride out the next disaster... Or are you? Just because you have months or years worth of emergency food doesn't mean you're ready to live on it. Cooking without power is easier said than … [Read more...]
15 Most Overlooked Items for SHTF
If you ask anybody on the street what the most important survival items are, you’re most likely going to receive answers such as a knife, canteen, bandana, lighter, food, first aid kit, compass, map, and so forth. Are each of those items useful for survival? Absolutely. But at the same time, there are many important survival related items that people … [Read more...]
3 Emergency Items You Should Not Skimp On
Being frugal is a good thing, but it's possible to be frugal to a fault. Yes, it's great to save money, but when you only buy cheap products, you're going to end up dealing with broken products. Then you'll be going back to the store to replace what broke and will end up spending more money than if you'd just bought a premium product in the first place. … [Read more...]
7 Things You’ll Realize After Living Without Electricity
If you've ever wondered what it's like to live without electricity for a long time, just ask the people of Puerto Rico. Many of them lived without power for nearly a year. And according to a Harvard study, the death rate in Puerto Rico nearly doubled after Hurricane Maria do to a lack of air conditioning and medical care. It has been estimated that if … [Read more...]
10 Foods You Can Store For Over 100 Years
There's a common misconception that all food goes bad, but that's not entirely accurate. There are some foods that, for all intents and purposes, will last forever. Or at least for the rest of your life. I'm talking about the so-called "forever foods." Sugar, salt, and honey are three common examples. Another one is white rice. As long as it's stored … [Read more...]
7 Hidden Dangers that Could Ruin Your Survival Plans
In most scenarios, the unseen risks – the ones you don’t expect and don’t prepare for – are the most dangerous risks. There is a lot that can go wrong with a survival plan. Major disasters are chaotic and full of hidden dangers, and it’s difficult to foresee and prepare for all of them. However, the more hidden dangers you uncover and prepare for, the … [Read more...]
Top 10 Lies About Wilderness Survival
If you like hiking or camping or hunting, you probably think you'd be pretty good at wilderness survival. But that isn't necessarily true. Those activities are temporary and usually involve lots of gear and food. Being lost in the wilderness for days with few or no supplies is a completely different experience. The idea that outdoorsy people are … [Read more...]
35 Techniques Guaranteed to Turn Your Home Into a Fortress
The vast majority of preparedness articles are about stockpiling food, water, and survival gear. And while these things are certainly important, having all the survival supplies in the world won't do you any good if those supplies are stolen by looters, or if you're killed in a home invasion. So in a way, home security is even more important than stockpiling … [Read more...]
If I Could Only Stockpile 10 Foods…
Here's a fun thought experiment: If you could only stockpile 10 foods, which foods would you choose? And I don't mean your ten favorite foods. I mean the foods you'd need to survive. Could you get all the vitamins and nutrients your body needs from just ten things? The short answer is yes, absolutely. You can not only survive but thrive on just ten … [Read more...]
6 Practical Prepping Budget Tips
The most common complaint among new preppers is how expensive it is. While there are many ways you can prep for free, you will inevitably have to spend some money if you want to stock up on supplies. To do that, it's important to keep a budget and look for great deals. Prepper Princess is a Youtuber who is very big on budget prepping, and she … [Read more...]
7 Everyday Carry Tools That Will Last a Lifetime
They don't make them like they used to, do they? Over the past few decades, it seems like the things I purchase don't last as long. I still have tools I bought twenty years ago, yet I'm replacing tools I bought ten years ago. My conspiracy brain thinks this is intentional in order to get consumers to buy more things. Or it could just be the result of … [Read more...]
5 Things To Know BEFORE Going Into The Wild
We're in the heart of summer right now, and lots of people are going camping and hiking. It's great that so many people are doing this. What's not great are all the people heading into the wilderness without any knowledge of how to choose a good campsite. Camping in a bad spot could ruin your vacation and potentially cost you your life. In this video, … [Read more...]
14 Ways Underground Bunkers Can Kill You
If you have a fortified underground bunker filled with food to last for years, this is probably the last thing you want to hear, but the truth is: survival bunkers can kill you! Don't get me wrong, a survival bunker can also save your life, and in many cases, you're better off in a bunker than outside. Still, there are several ways bunkers can kill you, … [Read more...]
Bug Out Camping: How to Stay Alive
Depending on the nature of the disaster, you might be better off heading for your bug out location than staying put. But if you're forced to go off-road and trek through the woods on foot, at some point you'll have to set up camp for the night. Normally, camping in the woods is a safe and fun activity, but during a major disaster, it could be very … [Read more...]
25 Simple and Cheap Camping Foods
We're in the heart of summer right now, and lots of people are going camping. When I was a kid, my parents only took me camping a few times. They didn't really know what they were doing, but they did their best. We roasted marshmallows over the fire and made smores. But other than that, we didn't have much to eat. Not knowing what foods to pack, they … [Read more...]
8 Maps You Should Have in Your Bug Out Bag
One of the worst things that can happen during a bug out scenario is getting lost. You could accidentally wander into a dangerous area and get mugged, or you could run out of supplies and end up starving. And since you won't be able to count on your phone, you should definitely have some maps with you. In a world where most everyone has a GPS in their … [Read more...]
How To Make Bottle Blasters (Exploding Targets)
Here's a fun DIY project: bottle blasters. These things explode with a loud sonic boom when you hit them. They're great for target practice with slingshots, blowguns, BB guns, and more. In this video, The King of Random demonstrates his bottle blasters and shows you how to make them. Here's what you need: Tubeless tire valve 1 1/2 inch steel end … [Read more...]
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