We have seen news stories of natural disasters that wreak havoc on cities all over the world. Couple this with the threat of increasing temperatures and the current political climate we must make sure we are prepared for anything. While we may not always have exactly what we need exactly when we need it we should…
Some Bottled Water May Not Be As Safe As We Thought
We’re taught from a young age about the importance of water and hydration. That’s especially the case if you’re a survivalist and understand how the accessibility to a clean water supply can mean the difference between life and death when in the wilderness. Water is something our bodies cannot go more than a couple of days…
What We Can Learn About Survival From These Popular Movies
Everyone loves a movie night. Relaxing on the couch, eating plenty of junk food and spending time with loved ones. A popular movie genre is thrillers. It keeps us on the edge of our seats and our eyes glued to the screen. Thrillers can not only be highly captivating, but they can also double as a…
3 Survival Skills To Teach Children ASAP
Camping and being outdoors is an ideal way to spend time with our children. Not only does it give us time to bond with one another, but it also allows them to appreciate nature. Even if you don’t camp often, there are certain survival skills your child should feel comfortable doing. You never know when…
Surviving a Wildfire: 3 Zones of Defensible Space
When we prep for a SHTF event, we usually have a natural disaster in mind. Depending on our location, that might be a hurricane, earthquake or tornado. However, there’s one disaster that isn’t always at the forefront of our prepping minds: wildfires. Wildfires can occur at virtually any location. It’s important that we prep for…
Abandoned In The Desert For 71 Days This Man Survived. What We Can Learn From Him
When we pack for a day hike or a camping weekend, we bring what we’ll need for that specific period of time. We want to keep our load light since even the thought lugging around a bunch of equipment seems exhausting. Since we don’t like to think about the worst case scenario, we often don’t properly…
Learning From Flint: How To Test Water For Lead
One of the most common things we do in our home is turn on the faucet and use the water that comes out. Whether it’s for bathing, cooking or drinking, we rely on this water supply to do even the most simple tasks. We also need that water to hydrate ourselves, which is crucial to…
A Young Man Died While Venturing Off Grid: 6 Things We Can Learn From It
There are always dangers associated with off grid living. There are things we cannot foresee, things we cannot plan for. The wilderness can be a very dangerous place even for the most experienced outdoorsmen. That is exactly what 29-year-old explorer David Austin when he set out from a small town in England to survive for one…
The Sun is Warning Us To Prep For a Grid-Down Situation
The solar system and its surrounding universe has an infinite amount of activity, only a tiny percentage of which we’re actually able to understand and track. NASA and other agencies are constantly making efforts to gather research on the neighboring planets, moons and stars. The sun, for example, has been a focus of intense research…