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 surviving in an urban area after an EMP … [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 life of another creature and by snare it … [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 consider using some lock picking skills to … [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 digital footprints they have created. … [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 priorities should be shelter, water, … [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 alone ready for real life. So Thackeray … [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 knowledge that will be incredibly … [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 again. Back then things were very … [Read more...]
15 Weirdest Ways to Start a Fire
Every prepper knows you're supposed to put fire starting materials in your bug out bag and with the rest of your survival supplies. Fire is life, and having a way to start one during a disaster is crucial. However, you could find yourself in a situation where you don't have your bug out bag and can't get to your … [Read more...]
How and Why to Pick a Lock
Most people don't like to think about this, but during a disaster, there are many moral gray areas. Obviously stealing is wrong, but what if you're doing it to save someone's life? For example, what if your child has an infection and desperately needs antibiotics, but the only way to get them is to break into an … [Read more...]
5 Survival Skills My Grandpa Taught Me
When I was young, I lived with my grandparents for 3 or 4 months every summer. While I was there, my grandpa taught me all sorts of things about self-reliance, homesteading, and living a simple life. I didn't know it at the time, but all those basic survival skills would come in handy throughout my life. Today I want … [Read more...]
13 Survival Skills That Could Save Your Life
No one likes to think about having to fend for him or herself in a survival situation, but as the insanity of the U.S. military industrial complex and the situation with ISIS continues to brew, who knows what could befall us on our own soil? You may find yourself in a survival situation seeking food, water and shelter. … [Read more...]
