Nature Can Be Brutal. It Can Also Be Generous. You Just Have to Recognize the Gift When Nature Presents It. Most of us have the basic knowledge to build a lean-to in the woods. The design is simple, the materials are available, and the concept is obvious. And it can take an hour or two to build from scratch. Want … [Read more...]
10 Things You Must Do To Survive Nuclear War
There was a time when many people constructed bomb shelters in their backyards. It was the 50’s and 60’s during the height of the cold war between the Soviet Union and the United States. Over time, the threat seemed to fade as disarmament agreements were signed and the Soviet Union collapsed. But slowly and … [Read more...]
How to Bow Hunt Small Game for Survival
What’s that? Bowhunting? What is this, the middle ages? I'm sure you thought something like that when you read the title. I get it, we have guns nowadays. Powerful ones at that, so what’s the point in using a primitive weapon like a bow and arrow to hunt food? That seems like reasonable enough logic, but here’s the … [Read more...]
6 Ways To Find Your Way In The Wilderness Without A Compass
Getting Lost Without a Compass Can Happen to the Best of Us. Here’s What to Do. No one heads into the wilderness with the intention of getting lost. But it happens all the time, even during the most innocent, daytime hike, fishing or hunting trip, and especially to the serious and sometimes over-confident … [Read more...]
30 Survival Skills Modern People Have Forgotten
Every generation is skilled at using the technology of its era. For example, people today are very good at driving cars, using smartphones, setting up home entertainment systems, and so forth. The problem is, if the end of the world as we know it ever happens, all those skills will be useless. The skills of our … [Read more...]
8 Survival Skills You Can Learn Without Spending Much Money
One of the biggest complaints among new preppers is the cost of getting started. Building a bug out bag, acquiring emergency supplies, and stocking up on survival food can be very expensive. Most people can only do a little bit at a time. If you're in that situation, you might feel stuck, like there's nothing you … [Read more...]
Simple Tarp Shelter That Anyone Can Make
When bugging out on foot, it's not realistic to take an entire tent with you. It's too bulky and heavy. Plus, tents are a bit expensive for people prepping on a budget. Tarps, on the other hand, are small and lightweight. They're also very affordable, and there are dozens of things you can do with them besides build … [Read more...]
Best Prepper Jobs To Help Rebuild Society After SHTF
During a long-term TEOTWAWKI disaster, all of your attention and energy will be focused on surviving each day. Now is the time to prepare, not just for an SHTF event, but for what comes after. Survivors will be tasked with rebuilding their communities, and ultimately society as a whole. After a mega disaster, the … [Read more...]
How to Build a Fire Even If The Wood Is Wet
Picture this: You've gone camping for the weekend, but an unexpected storm has blown into the area. The sun is going down, the temperature is dropping, and now it's raining. Even worse: You haven't built a fire. Meanwhile, your family is sitting in a nearby tent and starting to get very cold. You need to generate … [Read more...]
Survival Bows: How Archery Can Help You Survive SHTF
Compared to many of you, I am still at the beginning of my journey as a prepper. I really only started looking into preparedness when my 2-year-old son was born. It's surprising how much becoming a parent makes you think about the need to protect your family. Ever since then, I've wanted to make sure that if a disaster … [Read more...]
7 Bushcraft Skills You Must Have To Survive In The Wild
Going into the wild with only the clothes on your back and surviving for any extended period of time is not nearly as easy as Hollywood makes it out to be. In fact, it is extraordinarily difficult, and most people would die from exposure to the elements, dehydration, or any number of other causes in a matter of … [Read more...]
10 Fun Prepping Activities for the Whole Family
We all know that children learn through play. It is through play and using their imaginations that children process the world. Play helps kids build a sense of their own identities and abilities. And it is through play that children learn essential life skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, and … [Read more...]
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