As the size and regularity of our cities expand across the globe, we must learn what it takes to survive in these environments. War and disaster have not stopped just because our urban areas have grown—in fact, a look at the last century will tell you just how integral (and deadly) cities have been for humans as … [Read more...]
10 Steps To Surviving A Winter Power Outage
A power outage in summer can be uncomfortable. A power outage in winter can be fatal. Without electricity, you’re not going to have heat. Going without heat for a day is one thing. Imagine not having heat for several days or even several weeks. In this video, Canadian Prepper talks about how to survive a power … [Read more...]
How to Find the Perfect Bug Out Location
An important part of surviving a major disaster – one that could lead to a societal collapse – is having a bug out location. Building a stockpile of food and supplies in your home (your "bug in" spot) is essential, but in some disaster scenarios, you may have to leave your main residence. This departure may be … [Read more...]
Civil War Preparedness – Part 1: Food and Water
Urban populations continue to grow in size and commonality. Civil conflict and civil war have proven to be a human universal across cultures and eras. If history is any guide, and if current events can be used as the canary in the coal mine, it is only a matter of time before a hot conflict or civil war breaks out in … [Read more...]
10 Most Valuable Things In A Post-Apocalyptic World
In a post-apocalyptic world, value will not be defined by money but by things that are in short supply or simply don’t exist. So what defines the value of something? Is the item necessary for survival and is the item something that will help with long term survival, or does it just meet immediate needs? Is the … [Read more...]
How to Survive a Human Stampede
A crowd crush or human stampede can happen wherever crowds congregate. The crowd size can be large or small from huge sporting events, concerts, or riots, or smaller venues like nightclubs, churches, subways or worse—an escalator. A variety of factors can trigger a human stampede or crush. Something as innocent as a … [Read more...]
13 Events That Could Trigger A Societal Collapse
If There’s One Lesson History Makes Clear, It’s That Societies Have a Shelf-Life. There’s still little agreement on what caused the fall of the Roman Empire. It’s commonly referred to as a gradual decline. The Third Reich ended in the flames of World War II, although German society collapsed well before that with the … [Read more...]
30 Random Survival Tips You Probably Never Heard Before
If you've ever googled "survival tips," you probably came across a litany of articles teaching crucial skills. For example, using a rock and a stick to figure out which way is north, or collecting water using green vegetation and a plastic bag. Tips like these are helpful, but most of you have probably already heard … [Read more...]
How to Make Char Cloth with a Zippo
For those who don't know, char cloth is a useful tool for starting a fire. It is so flammable that you only need a few sparks to create an ember. Then you can use that to get a fire going. Of course, you can start a fire with other types of tinder, but most of them won't catch fire as easily. Although you can buy … [Read more...]
21 Brilliant Uses for Bacon Grease
Bacon is trendy, fatty, and fantastically delicious (if you eat meat, that is). Bacon and eggs and BLTs, quiches, and salads are yummy opportunities to make bacon for dinner. Adventurous chefs are coming up with all kinds of new ways to eat bacon, especially combined with chocolate. Inevitably, when you cook with … [Read more...]
7 Trees Every Survivalist Should Know
When it comes to preparedness, we often think about the items we need to purchase and stockpile. We may not consider what's growing right on our own property or within a short distance. Trees not only provide oxygen, shade, and firewood, but they also offer many other benefits. Knowing about them could save your life … [Read more...]
15 Survival Uses for Rubbing Alcohol
It's inexpensive, easy to store, and you can use it in many survival scenarios. Rubbing alcohol is a powerhouse multi-purpose liquid that you should stock up on for emergencies. Rubbing alcohol is a mixture of denatured alcohol, water and other agents that are added to make it unpalatable to drink. Although it is … [Read more...]
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