How to articles that teach you the essential skills needed to build it or make it yourself. Learn how to dig a well, bake bread with a campfire, prep for little or no money, and a lot more.
So you’ve found a water source, and you’ve boiled it…or maybe you filtered it instead. Great! But wait, is your new “clean” water really all that clean?? While a rather simplistic thing to say, clean water is the most important item in your survival preps. You may be saying to yourself, “yeah, I know that”, and I’ll […]
Small survival kits are perfect for emergencies because you can carry them with you anywhere. Today we feature the classic Altoids survival kit. You might be a seasoned veteran when it comes to survival and prepping or you might have just fallen in love with the craft. In either case, it’s surprising how having a […]
Freeze drying food at home is simple and easy, with or without a machine. Learn how to freeze dry all kinds of foods with no special equipment. Learning how to freeze dry food is something that’s gaining popularity. It doesn’t come as a surprise to us, because many preppers are now simply discovering the “long forgotten” […]
In this article we show you the step by step process of making a simple but effective survival bow out of a sapling or a small branch, and a little cordage. A DIY survival bow is a weapon that is incredibly effective and easy to make. You can make one with only found materials in just a few […]
Prepare for winter driving before you need it. Winter driving can quickly turn dangerous, so plan today. Learn what should do for a worry-free winter. Prepping for every day life is often times overlooked but is the first place everyone should start. One common situation that happens to many is getting stranded in your car […]
Fishing is a relaxing family pastime, and it can save your life! But how can you find and catch fish in an emergency, or without any gear? Learn how… Nature is beautiful, but it is also rugged and dangerous. Perhaps that’s why we love it so much. And whether you’re and avid outdoorsman, or someone who […]
Is a slingshot right for your preps? Learn why and see how to use a slingshot for survival, hunting (small and large game!), fishing, and as a weapon. When you think of survival weapons you probably don’t immediately think of slingshots. In fact, when you think of slingshots, you probably imagine Bart Simpson causing havoc in his […]
Is your front door really secure? Learn the basics of lock picking with this infographic and test your own locks to see how secure they really are… Every skill or splinter of knowledge we ever acquire brings with it an unexpected enlightenment. An unseen side of things that are only carried to light through the lens of that knowledge and sometimes […]
Learn how to pick a lock quickly. Lock picking is a fun hobby and important urban survivalist skill when SHTF comes to find shelter, food, and more. DISCLAIMER: We do not condone criminal activity in any way, these skills are for shtf situations only!! Lock picking is always a controversial subject. We are not advocating lock picking for illegal purposes. Lock picking is a fun […]