If you have any prior experience with food storage, then you’ve come across the term “mylar.” If you haven’t then let us introduce you to your food storage best friend. Mylar bags are considered the gold standard of survival and emergency food storage, helping to easily separate, categorize, and extend the shelf life of your …
Food storage is fundamental to being prepared for an emergency. Humans have stored food for thousands of years, and our governments still to this day have food reserves. However, food surpluses in the grocery stores and government reserves are all short-term or otherwise not easily accessible to a large number of people all at once. …
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Contrary to popular hype, European gun control does not mean that European citizens lack access to firearms. In fact, street prices of more common firearms in European capitals are not much higher than what one would expect to pay in a gun shop in the US. London has become famous for two things: Strict gun …
In a survival situation, you won’t want to waste valuable energy sawing through anything you need to cut. It’s important that your survival knife is sharp, so the blade easily cuts through different materials when you are gutting fish, building other survival tools, and cutting rope or paracord for building traps, fishing lines, or shelters. …
Making your own paracord bracelet is as easy as using a cobra weave technique between a buckle or another type of clasp. You can make a bracelet with one or two colors depending on your preference and easily find yourself prepared for situations in day to day life and survival scenarios. Additionally, while the instructions …
Call it what you will. Preppers call it everything from the end of the world as we know it (TEOTWAWKI) to when SHTF (sh*t hits the fan). Call it what you will, but when the next disaster happens, you’ll want to be ready. One of the problems with being ready for the next big …
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It’s hard to believe but only a few days ago did the WHO declare COVID-19 a Pandemic. It has infected more than 100,000 people and spread throughout every continent except for Antarctica. It is truly something to behold. It has brought to bear the lack of world preparedness that exists. The people have reached a …
What is the best state to live off the grid? The intention of this article is to give you an answer to this question. The topic of living off the grid has become very popular. This is particularly true amongst preppers, homesteaders and survivalists. The reason for the urge to live off the grid is …
Father’s Day (17 June), is just around the corner, so why not take your old man on a weekend camping adventure and enjoy spending some quality time together. June is the perfect time to go camping, with temperature milder than earlier in the year so you can have a wonderful time in the great outdoors. …
Whether you’re out and about in general, or you’ve taken a trip away in the great outdoors, there is always danger lurking around every corner. You might break down in the middle of nowhere, with no means of easy contact. Or, if you’re camping amongst the wildlife, you could encounter a dangerous animal and need …
There are often problems when you have to survive in the wilderness. So the best thing to do is to plan and prepare for this and make sure you have the skills you need. These are a few of the ideas you can use for basic survival, should the time ever come to use them. …
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When you are putting together your emergency survival kit you want to ensure you are going to have a little bit of everything. It does not matter if this kit will be for home, the car, or office; every kit should have what is necessary to get by in an emergency. We all know that …
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Are you planning on taking a trip into the wilderness for your next vacation? Then, you need to be prepared for everything that the elements can throw at you. You might think that it’s easy to survive the outdoors. Particularly, if you’re heading to a place that you know quite well. But you might be …
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There are many reasons why someone might find themselves out in the wild. Perhaps you’re in the military and are deployed out in foreign territories having to live in jungles or other wild areas? Or, you’re someone that likes testing himself and doing extreme things such as mountain climbing or trekking. Either way, you need …
TV presenters such as Bear Grylls have made surviving in the wilderness cool. Even President Barack Obama spent a few days with Mr. Grylls for a trek across the Alaskan wilderness. Essentially it was a great TV show in which President Obama could chat about climate change, his family and home life while at the …
Even though you, and most probably your partner, might be adept at getting out into nature and living off the environment on a regular basis; the younger members of your family may not understand what all the fuss is about. Kids learn quickly and pick up knowledge and skills at an enviable rate, so they …
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What is Survival? We all know what survival is, it is an animal-like instinct we all have within us which drives us to fight for our life. However, what survival means to each person is entirely different depending on their living conditions and lifestyle. For example, survival has a completely different meaning to a white, …
When it comes to survival in the wilderness, this is not something that should be taken for granted. Nature can be very harsh and unforgiving, and you have to be prepared. So many people try to take on the wilderness without making sure they’re fully prepared. And this is often a recipe for disaster. Don’t …
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Whatever you think about the recent results of the US election, it’s not an exaggeration to say we’re living in strange times. A lot has changed around the world in the last few months and years. Who knows what might happen from here? And, there’s always the threat of natural disasters, which never truly go …
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Leather belts are still very useful in the wild even with the advent of belts made of newer fabrics and other materials such as plastic, jute and reptile skins. However, it is essential to take care of leather belts as they are prone to deterioration than any other material used to make belts. Leather belts …
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You never know where you’re going to be when disaster strikes. Whether you’re stranded or the inevitable happens and you’re in the middle of nowhere. Survival isn’t just about making sure that you have your bug-out bag. It isn’t just about having your shelter ready. It’s also about being able to make it on your …
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A big concern for preppers and survivalists is being able to find a safe, yet reliable source of light for when the sun goes down. Since the invention of the incandescent light bulb in 1879, people have been consistently reliant on electricity to provide light. As a prepper and survivalist, you know for a fact …
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Before you attempt to embark on an expedition in the frigid temperatures, make sure you fully understand how to survive winter in a tent. It is possible to safely spend the winter in the great outdoors living in a tent, but it takes a lot of planning, preparation, and know-how. Cold Weather Survival One of …
Going off grid is something that few people have chosen to do, but those who have would never go back to the way things were before. Going off grid isn’t for everybody, but for the right people, it’ll completely change their lives. Taking this step isn’t something that should be taken lightly, so you’ll need …
Survival isn’t just a skill – it’s a conglomeration of many skills, all of which you need to learn, master, and perfect to stay safe, secure, and comfortable in survival situations. Many of these skills are overlooked by preppers who focus purely on stockpiling materials without the know-how needed to use them – or replace …
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Fishing is a popular hobby because it’s a nice way to spend a relaxing afternoon. But that’s notwhat it was originally created for. Fishing is first and foremost a way of sourcing food. Whenyou’re out on your own and you’re trying to gather food for the night, fishing is one of your bestoptions. You’ll have …
A subject that seems to be coming up a lot on the survival-related forums is the cache. A cache is a small number of goods and supplies that a survivor would keep hidden, usually along a planned bugout route or in an area that the survivor might go to, but is not in control of …
The world is under constant turmoil. Whether it be nature, politics, imminent wars, apocalypse, or an intrusion at your domicile, having a reliable weapon at hand is your best bet under any survival situation. When SHTF, even a kitchen knife can come in handy. But it is always better to stay prepared with the right …
Survival knives are equipment intended to be used to survive in the great outdoors, such as in the wilderness, at camp, or maybe during a hike. It is usually used in cases of emergency when most of the other survival equipment has been lost or used up. These knives are used for hunting, skinning animals, …
If you are a lover of the great outdoors, then an emergency survival kit should be a top priority. Also, everyday life is very uncertain, you never know when something will go wrong placing yourself in harm’s way. This is especially true when you are in an outdoor environment far from the comforts of home. …
Be Prepared If we’ve learned anything from the recent natural disasters plaguing the world, it’s that worst case scenarios do actually happen. While we have advanced technology to help us predict when hurricanes, tsunamis, blizzards, earthquakes and so forth may strike, even the most accurate forecasts can be wrong. A hurricane can veer off of …
Children are great fun to be around. At least, that is until they get tired, hungry, bored, or frustrated. Then the fun ends, and you’re in survival mode trying to get through the minutes it takes to address their needs and soothe them back to fun mode. It’s not easy to spend a long vacation …
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