When you're preparing for or facing a survival situation, there is a rule that will help you prioritize. It's called the Survival Rule of Threes. It means you can live: 3 minutes without AIR. 3 hours without SHELTER. 3 days without WATER. 3 weeks without FOOD. 3 months without HOPE. Want to save … [Read more...]
FM 21-76 US Army Survival Manual
I just read FM 21-76 for the first time and now I understand why it is considered a classic among survival books. After 40 years, the United States Military still uses it because the lessons inside are timeless. This book will teach you how to build makeshift shelters, procure food and water, cook a meal, identify … [Read more...]
Disaster Communication 101
There are many different methods of disaster communication. It's a very complicated subject, so in this article we'll just cover some of the basics. After most disasters, the power is going to be out and phone lines and/or cell phone towers will be overwhelmed. But if you prepare ahead of time, you'll be able to … [Read more...]
Using Buckets for Food Storage
P.A.W Productions made an excellent series of videos on food storage in buckets and Mylar bags. Included are what types of buckets to use and where to get them, how to use Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers, how to use Mylar hand sealers, what types of food to store, and a demonstration. If you're new to food storage, … [Read more...]
How to Start a Fire with a Fire Plough
The shit has hit the fan and the power is out. Despite all warnings, you didn't stock up on matches, lighters, or a flint. It's getting cold outside, and you could really use a warm meal. What now? There are many ways to build a fire without matches or lighters, but in my opinion, the best way is to make a fire plough. … [Read more...]
How to Tie the Three Essential Knots
Knot-tying is an important skill in survival. You might need to turn two ropes into one long rope for a clothes line or shelter. You might need a ring on the end of a rope to keep a boat in place. Or you might need to tie a rope to a fixed object such as a post. There are a many types of knots with multiple uses, … [Read more...]
How to Choose and Use a Fire Extinguisher
Fires are a more common problem than you might think in survival situations. Most people will have to cook their food over open fires and many of them will not use proper safety precautions. And if there is no running water, sprinkler systems will not work and locals will not be able to use garden hoses to extinguish … [Read more...]
How Much Longer Until World War 3?
With the world's economy crashing in slow motion and tensions between the East and West rising every year, I'm starting to wonder how much longer until World War 3. It's been said that history repeats itself, and this decade is starting to look more and more like the 1930's. And we all know what happened in the early … [Read more...]
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