2022-01-01 11:05
What Is a Compression Fire Starter? The Compression Fire Starter, (AKA Piston Fire starter, slam rod fire starter, fire piston, or fire syringe) is a primitive fire-starting tool that is use… Read More
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2021-12-19 17:33
Is The Oak Tree A Viable Survival Food Source? A full-grown tree is one of the magnificent trees in nature. Below are a few facts about the magnificent oak tree: • There are over 90 Spe… Read More
2021-12-18 17:45
Can You Eat Moss for Survival? There are over 12,000 different species of moss and over 3,600 lichen species. The good news is that most mosses and/or liches are not poisonous. However, just… Read More
2021-12-16 19:09
All Need To Know About DIY (Buttermilk, Baking Soda) Treatment, and More This article is for those city-slickers or suburban dwellers who have always had the luxury of using municipal sewer… Read More
2021-12-14 19:53
Why Engine Oil Matters Motor oil and engines is a subject that the average male is expected to know about. However, because of embarrassment, or other reasons you might never learn about the… Read More
2021-12-12 15:00
Hexamine Vs. Trioxane-What Is The Best Overall, Emergency Fuel Source? Hexamine and Trioxane are both artificial fuel sources that are designed for outdoor use. Each of these fuel sources is… Read More
2021-12-11 17:39
Should Strike Anywhere Matches Be Part Of Your Prepper Supplies? The Ohio Blue Tip Match is an extremely popular strike anywhere match brand. In fact, Ohio Blue Tip Matches are so popular th… Read More
2021-12-09 18:35
A Survivalist’s Guide To The Pocket Gopher When the SHTF and you are out of food, beggars can’t be choosers. You cannot eat food that will get you or your companions sick. But, t… Read More
2021-12-07 19:09
Should the Liquid Bandage Be A Part Of Your First Aid Kit? New-Skin Liquid Bandage Liquid bandages (AKA Adhesive Bandage) are first aid supplies that you might know much about. When us… Read More
2021-12-06 18:01
What’s the Better Option-Multi Tool or Pocket Knife? The multitool and the pocketknife are invaluable tools for everyday life, outdoor adventures, and during a disaster. The Leatherman… Read More
2021-12-05 00:56
Hatchet vs Machete-Which Should You Choose? Whether in your bug-out bag, SHTF backpack, or just a recreational camping trip, you’ll likely have little room to carry survival equipment… Read More
2021-12-03 22:31
Guide To Buying The Best Candle For Disaster Prep A candle is definitely, what you would consider old-school survival gear. And despite new technology, many survival kit lists recommend a c… Read More
2021-12-02 16:25
Is WD-40 Water Treatment “Fake News”? WD-40 Multi-Use Spray-The Orginal Wet feet, especially in the winter months, to put it mildly, “Not Good”. In outdoor survival t… Read More
2021-11-28 00:06
Is Duct Tape The Same As Electrical Tape? Duct tape is an all-purpose tape that can do everything that you can think of and more. Because of its versatility, you may wonder if it can be subs… Read More
2021-11-27 17:31
4 General, But Essential Non Edible Survival Plant Rules Many articles have a list of the “Top X number of non edible plants” or something equivalent. However, relying on a list… Read More
2021-07-22 17:32
The Iconic Zippo Lighter From its start in the 1930s, WWII, and the present, Zippo lighters are truly an iconic American company as it has manufactured its lighters in either the United Stat… Read More
2021-07-20 17:40
Prepper’s Guide To Making Ice Without a Freezer From preserving food and helping with first aid, ice is invaluable. First-world societies though take ice for granted. But, what happens… Read More
2021-07-16 17:13
Urban Survival-Crime Prevention 101-The Evolution of Peephole The peephole is so commonplace that you take it for granted. It is however one of the easiest and potentially cheapest home secu… Read More
2021-07-11 21:18
Why Boil Water In The First Place? When you are in the backcountry and see pristine, pure water from a lake, pond, stream, or river, you might assume that the water is safe to drink. After a… Read More
2021-07-08 20:36
Will Surplus Military Camouflage BDU’s Work For Hunting? You might be wondering if your old BDU from your mid-90s army enlistment or the fatigues that you found at a US Army surplus st… Read More
2021-07-05 21:10
How To Stop Your Goats From Jumping Over Their Fence Goats are natural escape artist that loves to jump and climb over man-made and natural objects. According to Smithsonian Magazine, the re… Read More
2021-07-05 11:57
FBI’s Guide To Pistol Mastery This video is the first of a three-part video series on the fundamentals of pistol marksmanship. This video pertains to an FBI standard service revolver… Read More
2021-07-05 05:07
Bushcraft Skills for Outdoor, Winter Survival Under most circumstances, the winter months are the most dangerous for the outdoor enthusiast or winter traveler. During summer, if you are over… Read More
2021-07-03 19:51
Mylar Bags VS Mason Jars Whether you into self-sufficiency, prepping, or just wanting to get back to basics learning food preservation can be quite rewarding. Two of the most common food sto… Read More
2021-07-01 23:03
Which Is Better For The Average Homesteader-The Mini Nubian Goat Or The Dwarf Goat? If you are thinking about homesteading, going off the grid, or simply wanting to try your hand at self-suf… Read More
2021-06-30 15:00
What Is Better? The Wool Camping Blanket or The Sleeping Bag From American Cowboys to the Mexican Vaqueros a wool blanket is simply a classic. You simply do not get the same vibe from taking… Read More
2021-06-26 15:50
Does Cooking Spoiled meat Make It Safe? You bought a choice steak that you’ve been saving for a special occasion. But, for whatever reason, you didn’t grill it up last Saturday… Read More
2021-06-24 22:20
How Long Can Dead Deer Sit Before It Spoils?-Hunting 101 Whether it is hunting season or you are deer hunting for survival you need to know about food safety. This is especially so with deer… Read More
2021-06-23 02:29
Why Even Non-Smokers Should Consider Having Tobacco Products In Their Stash During a time of crisis, smokers will increasingly look to cigarettes and other tobacco products to relieve stress… Read More
2021-06-21 23:33
Battle of The Ax Heads-Double Bit Ax Vs Singl Bit Axe Other than a survival knife, an ax is one of the most indispensable outdoor survival tools you can have. With an ax, you can chop firewo… Read More
2021-06-20 23:12
What’s The Better Truck For Snow; a Dually Or a Traditional PickUp? Because of its towing and carrying ability a truck is the best choice for some preppers. But, if you where it… Read More
2021-06-05 00:58
You Should Know About A Tarp- Lean-To Tent Lean-To Tarp Tent There are numerous types of DIY emergency outdoor shelters. My personal favorite is the lean-to tent. The lean-to-tent or t… Read More
2021-02-07 16:06
Can Duct Tape Be Used Instead of Electrical Tape? Duct tape is an all-purpose tape that can do everything that you can think of and more. Because of its versatility, you may wonder if it can… Read More
2020-10-28 20:30
Is It Safe To Eat A Dead Crab? You are on the beach, and you come along some washed-up crabs. They are dead; but, they look relatively fresh. Should you take these crabs with you and have a… Read More
2020-10-19 17:23
Can Humans Eat Grass For Outdoor Survival?
Grass-Is it Good For Survival? What do you do if you run out of food, your car breaks do… Read More
2020-10-17 13:23
Why Ants Are An Excellent Survival Food You must be open to all options if you want to survive the wilderness. This includes that if you have run out of rations, that you are willing to eat… Read More
2020-07-15 21:14
10 Expert Preppers On Lessons Learned From COVID-19, Pandemic preparedness, and General Emergency Preparedness… Read More
2020-06-17 01:59
Guide To The Best Folding Saws Bushcraft folding saws are known by many names, some of which are… Read More
2020-04-12 03:05
What Is The Piston Fire Starter? The piston fire starter, also known as a slam rod fire starter, fire piston, or fire syringe (all of these terms will be used throughout this review), is a g… Read More
2020-03-30 22:58
Don’t Try To Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer Along with toilet paper and other essentials, Covid-19 has brought about a shortage of hand sanitizer. Frequently, cleaning your hands and usi… Read More
2020-03-27 16:56
Best Survivor Quotes William E. Demming-(1900-1993) Demming was a jack of all trades and mas… Read More
2020-03-23 17:57
Historically, the disaster preppers have been looked down upon by general society. To many, at best Preppers are thought of as being eccentric but mostly harmless. At… Read More
2020-03-19 02:58
Official EPA, 2020 Covid-19 Pandemic Disinfectant List As the time of this blog post was written, there is no vaccine or cu… Read More
2020-03-16 17:42
When you are hunting for survival or using your firearm for self-defense, every missed shot could be the difference between life and death. And w… Read More
2020-03-08 16:33
Nuclear Warfare Infographic Treasure Chest North Korea, Russia, Pakistan, and maybe even Iran; the threat of nuclear war is real… Read More
2020-03-02 02:09
Winter Survival 101-Part 1 This is a recap of winter survival infographics. The information here is too valuable to ignore. So, I felt it was best to post these again. These info… Read More
2020-03-01 16:00
Image courtesy of Stock.xchng This video, by Ray Mears, is a great introduction to the appropriate selection and the proper use of a survival ax. First of all, learning to use a survival a… Read More
2020-02-28 23:00
Bush Craft Courses Guide Choosing the best bushcraft courses for your particular situation can be quite challenging. All outdoor survival classes aren’t created equal, and t… Read More
2020-02-09 01:53
CORONAVIRUS Fact Sheet This article is an introductory resource for those interested in the Novel Coronavirus. Like SARS in 2003… Read More
2020-02-07 21:00
Avalanches are sudden and deadly (150+ people die yearly in them) and seem to be random. However, there are typical warning signs that happen before an avalanche occurs. I.E. Gro… Read More
2020-02-02 23:03
What is Botulism? Botulism is a rare but potentially deadly illness caused by a poison most commonly produced by a germ called Clostridium botulinum. The germ is found in soil and can s… Read More
2020-01-11 02:22
TOP 9 BEST RECIPES FOR VENISON … Read More
2019-12-29 22:38
VENISON BUTCHERING So, you’ve shot yourself a deer, and you are now wondering what to do with your bounty. You can take it… Read More
2019-11-03 18:29
Meals In Foil: A Classic Camp Cooking Recipe You can call them meals in foil, zip packs, hobo bundles, or some other name. But, whatever name you call them, they are an innovative way… Read More
2019-08-19 00:20
Modern cave man offers ‘Neanderthal’ survival courses in Italy Read More
2019-08-03 15:35
Should WD 40 Be Included In Your Prepping Gear? WD 40, in its 60 years, is seen by many to be the ultimate product as you can do the following with a WD 40 can: Remove crayon markings from c… Read More
2019-02-11 03:09
Nine Essential Winter Travel Tips 1. Winter Weather Forecasts Listening to weather forecasts can be confusing. But, to ensure that you and your family members travel safe, it is s essential… Read More
2019-02-09 17:17
The Bark River Grind In Are you a knife enthusiast? Do you collect knives like some people collect sports cards? Are you wanting to explore a career in knife making? If so, you should look i… Read More
2018-12-14 03:09
Shooting Tips To be able to shoot a rifle well you must do the following correctly: use the proper stance, aim, pull the trigger and call the shot. This means that when the butt-plate of the… Read More
2018-11-04 00:38
If you’re ready to make long-term food storage part of your emergency preparedness plan, you’ll save big by storing it yourself instead of buying number ten cans or expensive pac… Read More
2018-10-13 15:28
Choosing The Correct Type Of Wood For The Job There are thousands of videos, articles and other information, which tell you how to build a fire. However, selecting the correct wood for… Read More
2018-10-05 16:54
Flood Relief Information You may have done everything you possibly could for hurricane preparedness or flood preparedness. For example, you may have, what you thought was, a hurricane proof… Read More
2018-09-25 00:39
Although novice preppers might be overwhelmed by the massive amounts of information available to provide guidance as you begin the prepping journey, parents especially must learn how to prop… Read More
2018-09-19 15:38
With the way things are going in the world, it has never been a better time to start planning and funding your fallout shelter and preparing for potential disasters. When the next disaster s… Read More
2018-09-17 14:28
Egg Long Term Food Storage Guidelines A while back, eggs, because of cholesterol, were considered to be unhealthy. But, now they are considered to be healthy. Eggs, along w… Read More
2018-09-16 03:14
Twitter, Social Media Round Up There may be a gun rights friendly occupant in the white house. But, you should not become complacent if you are a second amendment advocate.&n&hell…Read More
2018-09-12 20:32
You’ve built a secure shelter to protect your family if the worst happens—but how are you going to power it? Various energy sources are available to the avid survivalist, all wit… Read More
2018-09-10 11:00
Gluten Free Long Term Food Supplies The fear of gluten started relatively recently and, as usual, has been exploited by the mainstream media and companies looking to make a quick buck… Read More
2018-09-09 13:00
The ATF deserves close scrutiny The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) works under the authority of the Justice Department. Formed on July 1, 1972, the ATF has been i… Read More
2018-09-09 00:55
1% Prepping Phenomenon Tech billionaires are plotting their doomsday escape to luxury bunkers in New Zealand https://t.co/3aScpdmy8I— Bloomberg (@business) September 8, 2018 New Zea… Read More
2018-09-07 18:30
Flood Disaster Preparedness According to Weather.gov, Hurricane Katrina in August 2005 caused 1,833 deaths and an estimated $108 billion dollars in damages in… Read More
2018-09-06 12:00
Disaster Prep Food Safety Guide: What Can You Do With Your Food After It Has Calmed Down The is an excellent infographic about refrigerated and frozen food safety either after a disaster has… Read More
2018-09-03 16:45
Back Yard Chicken Diseases Of course, this article, concerning four common chicken diseases pertains to anyone who raises chickens. However, Backyard, city raised, chicken raisin… Read More
2018-09-01 17:00
CMP Surplus Program The M1911 is a single shot, semi auto, .45 ACP pistol. This pistols was the standard issued sidearm for US Military personnel from 1911 to 1986. Now, you… Read More
2018-08-31 14:56
Food Temperature Guidelines Some may think that a food thermometer and food temperature have little to do with prepping. Granted, you likely never saw food temp guidelines on Doomsday… Read More
2018-08-30 15:30
Forest Fire Preparedness: What Can You Do To Save Your Home?
The Northwest has been subject to recent, unprecedented, unrelenting forest fires.&n&hell…Read More
2018-08-29 12:00
The Pet 72 Hour Bag Simply put, pets are family and since you wouldn’t abandon your family if times of disaster you need to include your furry family member in your disaster preparatio… Read More
2018-08-28 10:00
How To Sharpen Your Survival Knife Their is an old saying that a dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp knife. Unlike some pithy sayings, this is mostly true as a dull knife as a du… Read More
2018-08-27 12:30
How To Buy A Used Pistol Without Being Ripped Off Many preppers cannot afford a new top of the line handgun. So, they settle for a lesser gun. However, if you know what you are d… Read More
2018-08-25 20:49
You never know when disaster will strike. From acts of God to terrorist attacks and more, you’re better safe than sorry. While there’s a lot we can do in terms of preparing ourse… Read More
2018-08-24 18:00
Glock 17 “A Timeless Classic” This article, from Ballistic Mag, is an oldie (2007) but a goodie. In 1988 the author (Chuck Taylor), of this article pur… Read More
2018-08-23 12:00
Prepping is all about gaining the ability to live a self-sufficient lifestyle. The prepper is ready to survive and thrive outside of the constraints of mainstream, modern society. It doesn&r&hell…Read More
2018-08-22 02:34
Gun Safe Buyer’s Guide Most people have a general understanding that gun cases are used to safely store guns and keep them away from kids or anyone not authorized to use them, as well… Read More
2018-08-21 22:17
15 Persistent First Aid Myths Their are multiple first aid myths that will not die. Some of these myths, other than perhaps delaying recovery, are essentially harmless. However, many f… Read More
2018-08-20 16:07
Tiny Homes Restrictions Tiny houses can be quite appealing to the prepper and individuals who are wanting to embrace sufficiency. For the prepper, mini houses are appealing because the… Read More
2018-08-19 15:14
Planning Your Square Space, Raised Bed Vegetable Garden Gardening can be intimidating for many preppers or some in the prepper community may feel that gardening is a waste of time when… Read More
2018-08-18 16:00
Budget DYI Marksmanship Training Buying a pistol, for home defense, is not enough, as you will need to know how to use your gun in a life or death situation properly. However, mar… Read More
2018-08-17 12:00
Homeopathic Pain Relief Backdoor Survival reviews natural pain remedies. If the SHTF it is likely that you will, at best, only have access to aspiring and if your aspirin runs out… Read More
2018-08-16 18:00
Discount Prepping Living Dead Prepper has mentioned a few times that there has been a recent trend of the 1% preppers that spend millions of dollars to set up survival bunkers out in the mid… Read More
2018-08-15 03:01
Survival techniques are vital for humanity at this point when we live under constant threat from nuclear attacks, earthquakes, hurricanes, and other natural calamities. Whereas adults are we… Read More
2018-08-14 23:53
The Prepper Stereotype The prepper community is almost always portrayed negatively in modern day society. At best preppers are portrayed as being tin-hat foil wearing eccentrics… Read More
2018-08-13 13:00
Glock 43 Review
Photo from Glock National Interest reviews the Glock 43 or G43. The Glock 43, due to its performance and compact nature, is though… Read More
2018-08-07 22:57
5 Ways Combat Shooting Is Different Between Competitive Shooting PoliceOne.com highlights 5 ways competitive shooting drills differ from competitive shooting competition. This article claims… Read More
2018-08-05 15:46
Self Sufficiency For Preppers Survival life showcases the essential skills that every Prepper should know. Many Preppers feel that the self sufficiency lifestyle doesn’t pertain… Read More
2018-08-02 19:00
Protect your Survival Cache, Protect Yourself and Your Family In the unfortunate event of an emergency or disaster, you and your family will want to have access to several survival caches th… Read More
2018-08-01 10:00
Off the Grid lifestyle via a RV Off The Grid Living Off The Grid Survival gives you an excellent starting point for living off the gri… Read More
2018-07-31 17:17
Turmeric is another multi-purpose plant. It is highly nutritious and also has healing properties. According to the author, Turmeric can help with the following: Top 12 Medicinal… Read More
2018-07-30 12:00
Shotgun Home Defense Training The Daily Caller highlights five must know, home defense, shotgun drills. This article is invaluable as, in my opinion, a… Read More
2018-07-29 19:00
Stand Your Ground Self Defense Laws
Alexas_Fotos / Pixabay CNN surprisingly gives a thorough overview of “Stand Your Ground Laws.” Arg… Read More
2018-07-27 13:00
Courtesy of us.Glock.com Glock G19X Pistol Shooting Illustrated announces that Glock is shipping out 100,000 Glock G19x pistols for the general public… Read More
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