When yours or the lives of others are at stake, you need every possible advantage you can get. Not having a weapon when facing an armed opponent is a grim prospect. Learning to use everyday items in these violent confrontations allows you to even the odds, even if just a bit. If someone attacks you with a knife, … [Read more...]
The First 10 Things To Do After The SHTF
It finally happened. You've been preparing for a disaster like this for years, and now it's actually here. The shit is officially hitting the fan. So what should you do? When the SHTF, many people will be glued to their TV's, smartphones, or radios (unless the disaster is an EMP). While all those people are frozen … [Read more...]
8 Mistakes To Avoid When Collecting Rainwater
Collecting rainwater for drinking purposes may seem simple enough, but there are many ways it can go wrong – some of which can actually be quite dangerous. If you would like to start collecting rainwater in a way that is both safe and effective, make sure that you avoid these common rainwater collection … [Read more...]
Why Doomsday Bunkers Aren’t As Safe As You Think
In 1961, Business Week magazine posed the question that was on many Americans’ minds: “to dig or not to dig?” President John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev of the Soviet Union were sparring, and a nervous world watched as the superpowers loomed on the brink of nuclear war. Publications as diverse as Yale Review and … [Read more...]
10 Things You’ll Miss When The Grid Goes Down
Sometimes I'm amazed at how spoiled modern Americans are. And to be honest, I have to include myself. Every day I get to take a warm shower, live in an air-conditioned home, drink fresh water, eat delicious food, watch entertaining shows, and sleep in a comfy bed. I try to remind myself just how lucky I am, but … [Read more...]
9 Best Doomsday Movies on Netflix
For as long as people have been making films, the doomsday genre has captivated audiences all over the world. Today, the doomsday film genre remains as popular as ever – and there are plenty of exciting and entertaining survival and disaster movies available to stream on Netflix that are well worth checking out. If … [Read more...]
Cattails – The Little Known Survival Food
Cattails are an often overlooked survival food. These nutrient-rich wild edibles grow throughout the United States and are generally easy to find. Cattails boast a high percentage of vitamins A, B, and C, phosphorous, manganese, and potassium. Not only can you eat cattails, you can also harvest the pollen from the … [Read more...]
Nuclear War – 12 Major Things That Will Happen
Sometimes I'm amazed that the world has made it over 70 years with nuclear weapons. We've come incredibly close to doomsday several times, but we keep managing to avoid it. How much longer before it finally happens? Tensions with North Korea have gone down thanks to Trump, but our relationships with Russia and China … [Read more...]
18 Things Everyone Should Start Hoarding
What are some items that you think you should start hoarding for a major, cataclysmic disaster? Water? Absolutely. Food? Also absolutely. Ammo? For sure. First aid equipment? Definitely. Gasoline? Yep. The list goes on. All of those things are incredibly valuable items to hoard for survival, and you can probably … [Read more...]
How to Prepare for a Home Invasion
Your home is your castle, but what use is a castle without guards or a gate? A home invasion can refer to a wide array of events, but what they all have in common is that the incident is taking place on your territory. When someone comes into your home with the intent of stealing from you or doing harm, you must … [Read more...]
25 Survival Uses For Leather Belts
There's an old saying that knowledge weighs nothing. You can only carry so many survival tools, especially if you're bugging out on foot or have to leave in a hurry. However, you can carry an almost limitless amount of knowledge - if you take the time to learn. I highly recommend taking the time to learn about … [Read more...]
10 Weird Canned Foods That Are Surprisingly Good
For those who are preparing for tougher times, canned foods are invaluable. Of all the food storage methods, few are more convenient or long-lasting than canned food. If all you’ve ever done is browse the canned goods aisle of your supermarket, you may be surprised to learn just how much variety there is when it … [Read more...]
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