Survival is the art of living when the world wants you dead. It’s sheer willpower to keep going and all the gear, skills, and supplies that you need to make the job easier. It’s mental and physical. We take survival pretty serious here. We don’t want you to just LEARN about survival….we want you to make it a part of your life, your daily routine. To eat, sleep and breath survival….to truly BE SURVIVAL!
Having a family bug out kit is very important, but what items are often forgotten to add for the kids? We have the answers for you & your family. Prepping for kids is a challenge. You want them to understand that IF the SHTF you want to be prepared, but you don’t want to scare […]
Do you know what diseases could be lurking around your food storage & shelter if the SHTF? What you need to know to keep these dangers at bay. Throughout history, two awful groups have brought disease and famine upon humankind over and over again, killing more people than all known wars combined. These two groups, […]
7Cr17MOV is a popular steel used to make budget survival knives that are worth having. Learn how to spot a good budget knife and avoid the junk. Great knives are great not because of the logo on the side, but rather because of what they are made of, how they are tempered, and the care […]
Are you really prepared for anything that comes your way? Here are some survival scenarios which you probably haven’t put much thought into. Let’s face it, just because you think you are prepared doesn’t always mean you are. Have you considered the wide range of threats you may have to face in any given situation? […]
Teach your kids these 5 simple survival skills to keep them safe. And parents, learn what you can do NOW to teach them how to survive if they ever need it. If you’re lucky, smart, and prepare ahead of time, most of us won’t find ourselves in a desperate survival situation. But, if you do something dumb, or forgot (or […]
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 […]
Urban survival skills are about knowing what to expect when SHTF happens in a city, what skills you need, and what to do in the first 24 hours and beyond. If the power grid in your city went offline, what would you do? Probably not reach for the fridge – at least not for too long. In an urban […]
The official 2017 Bug Out Bag Checklist. Be prepared for anything that comes your way in 2017 with a fully equipped Bug Out Bag. See our top picks… If you’re prepping for a long term event or think you might have to evacuate your home one day, you need a bug out bag ready to go. Without […]
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 […]
There’s a small chance you’ll end up having face a bear, but if ever you do, it’d be nice to know what to do. Learn how to come out alive inside this article. Imagine this: you’re out in the middle of a casual hike with your friends, enjoying a beautiful day in the great outdoors. […]
I spotted the two figures coming over the wall at our compound. I had two options: Light them up with my flashlight, or light them up with the trigger…. I had the high ground and good cover when they both came through a doorway into a small courtyard below me. One had a revolver tucked into […]
Winter weather and extreme cold is a quick killer. Learn what you MUST do to stay alive in one of the toughest challenges an outdoorsman might face. The rewards of the outdoors comes with a few dangers. There are so many things that can go wrong during a hunting or camping trip (car failure, getting lost, injury, avalanche, […]
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 […]