Guess it’s true what they say…everything’s bigger in Texas. Over the past week or so there has been an image that has been making its rounds on the internet of a “13-pound bullfrog that was found by Markcuz Rangel. When you look at the photo there is no denying that this is a HUGE frog however…
45 Ways To Use Normal Stuff in Survival Situations
We always talk about how as preppers we utilize everyday things in an unusual way to accomplish common tasks. These tasks are what will help us, as well as others, survive in an SHTF scenario. I often wonder how people stumble upon these life hacks. I honestly think it may be akin to the common phrase “here hold…
[Video] How To Deal With a Black Bear While Out In The Woods
One of the parts of surviving out in the woods is knowing what to do when you come across any kind of wild life. Whenever we venture out into the great unknown, whether it be for camping or after an SHTF scenario, we need to know the proper steps to take should our paths cross…
Want To Buy Goats? Consider This First!
One of the best things about having a homestead is having animals. While yes, they are a lot of work they are usually well worth the effort. If you’ve made the switch to a homestead, then you’re all about living a self-sufficient and independent lifestyle. Let the animals help you out! You might lean toward…
5 Ways To Live Without Refrigeration
While today almost everything we use is connected to some form of power grid there was a time when things were a lot less…connected. While many have become accustomed to this level of connectivity as preppers, survivalists and homesteaders we know that at any moment with the hit of one button society could be thrust into…
[Video] Survival By Paperclip & Other Everyday Hacks
Paperclips are one of those items that never seems to outlive its usefulness. Even as technology advances we find ourselves needing these items in one fashion or another. Chances are you can look around your home right now and eventually you will find one or two laying around somewhere. Over time their usefulness has gone from the…
Here are the Top 3 Biofuels For Survival
As time goes on we are finding more and more ways to harness the world around us. Sure the old ways were great and they were able to get us to this point and for many they are still heavily relied upon. Yet as we learn more we are finding that harnessing nature to help…
6 Mistakes To Avoid Out In The Wild
We are in a great place right now. I know that some of you, if not many of you would disagree with me on that fact but I say it is great because right now we are still in the calm before the storm. This should be great news to many of you as it…
4 Myths About Bartering That are Simply NOT True
Bartering used to be a way of life and in many ways, it is still. Whenever we got to car lots, yard sales, pawn shops you will find many people haggling for what they want. Today it is known as negotiating but the idea is still the same. It used to be that bartering was the…
