Thanks to modern day technology, humans are able to do many tasks with much more ease than in previous years. We’ve invented countless tools that allow us to accomplish things we hadn’t been able to previously do. Whether we live in a city or a rural countryside, we all rely on different inventions to perform…
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…
The DIY Grappling Hook That is a Must For Everyone
As a survivalist, you want to have the best tools at your disposal when you’re on a trek in the wilderness. This requires some research, practice and yes, some money. While some things are worth the splurge, such as a GPS gadget, others can become a cool DIY project. For example, a grappling hook is…
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…
Build a DIY WiFi Biquad Antenna From a Satellite Dish
If you were asked to live without one modern-day technological advancement, which one would you choose? Some might be able to live without air conditioning or cell phones. Many of us might even be able to live without television. One thing that we would prefer to keep around, though, is WiFi. It’s a one-stop shop…
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…
This Former Coal Field Was Transformed Into Something Cool & Sustainable
We have a reached a point in human existence when we are beginning to see the drastic impact humans have had on our one and only planet. Whether you believe in man-created climate change or not, there is evidence that certain aspects of the Earth, such as temperature, have been changing for the worse. As…
Grow Bananas During Any Type of Winter
Bananas are one of the most common fruits found in households. It seems like whenever we’re in the produce section of the grocery store, we automatically reach for a bunch without thinking twice. Somehow, we’re always able to use them whether we eat them as baked goods, smoothies or on their own. However, we never…
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…
