As a survivalist, it becomes habit to prepare for the unexpected. You pack your bag with essentials and know how to do everything from start a fire to build a shelter. Those are the things we can control. However, the outdoors is full of variables. While some variables are less menacing like unexpected weather patterns,…
Here’s Why We Should Be Concerned About A Solar Storm
The climate change discussion has become increasingly relevant over the last few years, particularly on a political level. It’s brought attention to the negative impact human beings have on the planet and on the surrounding atmosphere. We must also begin to realize the impact the atmosphere and solar system has on us. The sun, for…
Here’s How To Desalinate Water in 6 Quick Steps
Water is arguably the most crucial aspect to survival. The body can go without food for weeks, but can only last without water for a few days. Even that’s pushing it. We can pack as much water as we want when we enter the wilderness, but we have to be able to prepare for the…
Generators Are Getting Smarter & They Can Help During a Grid-Down Situation
We heavily rely on technology these days to do pretty much everything from communicating with our loved ones to getting to work. Even simple activities such as making your own cup of coffee in the morning require the help of electricity. If we were tasked with living electricity-free for a week, we would have more…
5 Foods To Keep The Brain Healthy & Prevent Alzheimer’s
As we get older, our bodies let us know if we need to change our lifestyle. We might suddenly have a health scare or simply start to feel tired on a more regular basis. It’s a sign that we need to give our bodies more of a certain nutrient or make sure we’re exercising more…
This DIY Hammock Will Make any Night Spent in the Great Outdoors Way More Comfortable
When you spend an ample amount of time in the wilderness, you learn the tips and tricks to staying safe and being efficient in what you carry with you. Your packing list is particularly important if you spend the night in the woods. Packing a tent, sleeping bag and other overnight necessities can become bulky…
Learn To Spot Credit Card Skimmers Using These Tips
Thanks to technology, our lives are made easier on a daily basis. Everything from air conditioning to cell phones to planes increase our efficiency and allow us to live more comfortably. Unfortunately, there’s also a downside to technological advancement. Thieves, terrorists and crooks are able to hijack technology in order to access our most valuable and…
How To Gather Intelligence To Keep Everyone Safe When SHTF
When we see a natural disaster coming for our location, we usually have some time to prepare for it. While grocery stores may be a zoo and sold out of many necessities, we have the opportunity to board up our homes, head to a bunker or bug out. However, we don’t always have the time…
How To Keep That Valuable Stockpile Safe From These 3 Pests
As a prepper, your stockpile is one of the most valuable parts of your home. You’ve done your research, purchased and collected the essential items and neatly stored them away in a specific place (preferably a hidden one). However, you still worry about whether your stockpile is safe. It could become contaminated if not stored…
