20 Common Myths About Survival
Many survival myths either begin with or are perpetuated by unrealistic movies. They make for great entertainment, but they also give people bad ideas.
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7 Tips to Help You Bug Out Fast
You might think you can bug out pretty fast, but if you did a trial run and timed yourself, you might be surprised at how long it takes.
How to Make an Urban Survival Kit
In this video, Black Scout Survival talks about eight items you should have on your person all the time.
What To Do If You Don’t Have A Bug Out Location
If you can afford a remote piece of land or if you have friends in the countryside, great. But what are those of us without a bug-out-location to do?
5 Awesome Urban Survival Books You Should Read
If you live in the city, here are 5 awesome urban survival books you should check out.
What Type Of Survivalist Are You?
If you’re going to prepare for a disaster, you need to know exactly what type of disaster you’re preparing for. This will help you to focus.
The Survival Acronym
If a disaster strikes your area suddenly and you find yourself frozen in place, unsure of what to do next, you can use the letters in the word “survival” to help. This is known as “The Survival Acronym” or “The Survival Memory Device.” S – Size up the Situation (surroundings, equipment, physical condition).U – Undue Haste Makes Waste and Use Your Senses.R – Remember Where You Are.V – Vanquish Panic and Fear.I – Improvise.V – Value Life.A – Act like the Natives.L – Live by Your Wits or Learn Basic Skills. S – Size up the Situation. This means you … Read More
5 Survival Lessons from the Zombie Apocalypse
What can survivalists learn from a TV show filled with corpses and drama? If that show happens to be “The Walking Dead,” the answer is “plenty.”
Survival Mindset
When preparing for the worst case scenario, most people focus on storing food, water, medicine, fire starters, and other survival gear. They prepare themselves in every way imaginable, but they never stop long enough to prepare themselves mentally. You might have a year’s supply of food and water along with all kinds of solar powered technology, but if you are not prepared to face the end of the world as we know it, if you are not ready to see the system you’ve always relied upon crumble around you, if you are not strong enough to both witness and endure … Read More
19 Random Urban Survival Tips
Here are some random urban survival tips. Some of them are tips that didn’t fit in with any of the posts I’ve made so far, but they’re all important.
