In every disaster movie we see that bicycles have inexplicably vanished. While this may be a flaw in the movie script, I like to believe survivors recognized their true value and put them to good use. Having a Bug out bicycle ready can help you get out of dodge faster than you would expect.
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3 Excellent Weapons for Survival
Even without a natural disaster or SHTF event, deadly situations arise unexpectedly. Confirmation of this is available via the home invasions, rapes, muggings, and other violent crimes flooding police scanners weekly. The right weapons for survival on hand can catch an opponent off guard and give you and your family members time to get away unharmed.
Rabbit Hunting with Slingshot for Survival – Top 5 Tips You Have to Know
Hunting rabbits with a slingshot in a survival situation is not only challenging but also exciting. Rabbits are very small preys that get scared quite fast. When in a real survival situation, a slingshot is one of those primitive tools you can make with easy if you did not have one with you.
10 Survival Uses for Socks During an Emergency
When disaster strikes, creativity and resourcefulness often matter more than gear. Even the simplest items in your bug-out bag can have multiple survival uses. For example, learning how to use your socks during an emergency can save your life when supplies run low or unexpected problems arise.
10 Requirements For Long-Term Food Storage
Why Food Storage Is More Important Than Ever
We live in unpredictable times. Natural disasters, power grid failures, or even supply chain disruptions can hit without warning. According to FEMA every household should maintain at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food. But true resilience begins with a well-structured long-term food storage plan. Whether you’re a prepper or just a cautious homeowner, securing your food supply is no longer optional, it’s a basic form of self-reliance.
Growing Potatoes in Straw for Easy Gardening
A few years ago, a close friend told me that I should try growing potatoes in straw. He pointed out that growing potatoes in straw or hay is much easier that planting them in dirt. Since I’m always trying to work smart, easier sounded just about right for me.
The 10 Principles Of Effective Family Survival
They say that every survival scenario defines a case of survival of the fittest. You might think you can make it, regardless of what the world throws at you, but what if you’re not alone? If you have loved ones depending on you, family survival becomes your main priority.
Wilderness Safety Rules To Acknowledge
I spend a great deal of time in the wilderness and I have come to realize that most people have no idea what safety in the wilderness implies. I’m not talking here about not having a well-equipped survival bag or the proper gear. I’m referring to the fact that people are unaware of how to safely travel through the wilderness. They only use their eyes, even though sometimes they have a restricted range of sight.
Starting Your Off-grid Living With Solar Power
Harnessing the sun’s power has become a popular trend in the last ten years. We now have a large array of options for powering our homes using solar power. Living off the grid requires a lot of work and innovation in order to reach a certain level of self-sufficiency. Things get easier if you are able to harness the power of the sun and use it for all your needs.
How To Travel Through Hostile Environments
During a SHTF event, potential hostiles could be anywhere and only your wits will help you get to your safe place. If you are forced to travel through hostile environments where the human factor poses a real danger you need to have a plan and some common sense.
30 Survival Skills Everyone Had 100 Years Ago That Will Help You Today
As we get engulfed more and more by this modern world, I wanted to review 30 survival skills that might have been lost in the last 100 years and what they meant for survival. Only a few individuals are still holding onto such skills and passing them on becomes difficult.
20 Wilderness Uses for Aluminum Foil
Many hikers and survivalists carry aluminum foil in their backpacks. They’ve learned how useful this item can become in the wilderness. Over the years, I’ve discovered ways you can use aluminum foil while exploring the great outdoors and the versatility of this item never ceases to amaze me.
Choosing the best survival gun for your prepping plans
When the brown stuff hits the fan which gun would you grab if your survival depends on it? Making the right choice seems natural for some and many will argue that a .22 rifle or the AR-15 is the best survival gun out there. Unfortunately, things are never easy when one needs to pick the best survival gun available on the market. The choices you have are affected by multiple considerations.