There are many different survival skills that could prove invaluable in a disaster scenario. Some of these skills--such as marksmanship or the ability to preserve food--receive a lot of attention, while others often fly under the radar. Nevertheless, these skills are each … [Read more...]
7 Essential Knots You Need To Know
How many knots do you know (other than the shoelace knot)? Probably not many. But believe it or not, knots can be very useful. They can be used for boating, construction, and various DIY projects. This video covers seven essential knots that will allow you to use cordage however … [Read more...]
5 Survival Skills to Learn From Native Americans
This article makes an interesting point about Native Americans. It calls them "survivors of the highest order" because not only did they live off the land, they protected their resources and lived sustainably. They may not have had much in the way of technology, but there's still … [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 … [Read more...]
5 Most Important Survival Skills To Have After SHTF
If you could only learn five survival skills, which ones would you learn? That's the question I'm going to answer in this article. It's a tricky question, though, because it depends on the scenario. For example, surviving in the wilderness requires a different set of skills than … [Read more...]
The 26 Best Snares for Survival: Land, Air, Sea
The ability to turn the woods around you, and maybe some cordage, into a trap that can actually feed you is near mythical. I think a lot of preppers have an idea about how this process works but I don’t think many are well practiced. For one thing, it’s kind of ugly to take the … [Read more...]
How to Open a Padlock with a Coke Can
Locks are a tough subject. Even in prepping there's this idea of quiet nobility that we hear when people talk about breaking into a structure or home. You know, it's ok for us to shoot our neighbors dead and send our family away when resources get too tight, but God forbid you … [Read more...]
8 Basic Skills You Need To Master Before The SHTF
You don't have to be an expert at every survival skill to survive a disaster--very few people have mastered all the skills. However, there are a handful of skills that everyone will need in a true SHTF scenario, especially if they're on their own. In this article from Modern … [Read more...]
Want To Disappear From The Grid? Here’s What You Need To Know
You might be thinking, "Why disappear?" There has long been speculation that the government is playing more of a role in our lives than ever. What we learned about the NSA and the inherent spying in the name freedom is that we are compromised. All Americans are compromised by the … [Read more...]
Camouflage and Concealment: The Art of Staying Hidden
In a post-SHTF world, the last thing you want to do is draw attention to yourself. Hungry, desperate people will be everywhere, so if you're wearing nice clean clothes and carrying a bag full of supplies, then you may as well paint a target on your chest. To reduce your … [Read more...]
30 Survival Skills That Everyone Had 50 Years Ago
A lot of older preppers think it's funny how young people refer to things like gardening, purifying water, or building a fire as "survival skills." There was a time when these things were considered common knowledge, but now you're considered some kind of survival guru if you … [Read more...]
12 Reasons Fire Is Crucial For Disaster Survival
During a major disaster, you probably won't have the convenience of modern utilities such as gas, electricity, and clean water. Whether you're in the city for work or in the wilderness on vacation, you’ll need to turn back to the basics of survival if the SHTF. Your immediate … [Read more...]
7 Survival Skills They Should Teach In School
I clearly remember Sidney Poitier playing the part of Mark Thackeray in the epic movie, "To Sir, With Love." He had been hired to teach a group of inner-city high school students, but he soon found himself involved in their lives. His students weren't ready to graduate, let … [Read more...]
10 Best Hobbies For Preppers In The City
Living in a large city comes with several disadvantages when it comes to disaster preparedness, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t measures you can take to better your odds. These hobbies are not only enjoyable and easily accessible to city-dwellers, they also provide skills and … [Read more...]
3 Survival Skills You Will Need If Society Collapses
Obviously, the more survival skills you have, the better. But there are three in particular that will especially useful if society collapses. In a total societal collapse, you would find yourself right back in the 19th century. And if it gets that bad, then even the best … [Read more...]
17 Lost Survival Skills Your Ancestors Had
It's one thing to prepare for a temporary disaster like an earthquake or hurricane. It's a whole other thing to prepare for a long-term disaster that cripples the power grid, communication systems, and transportation networks. Without those, we'd basically be living in the 1800's … [Read more...]