An Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) is something that most survivalists or those who are living off the grid already know about. The general public seems to be blissfully unaware of the danger surrounding this concept. The thing I find terrifying is that this is not just something that can occur due to a manmade event, but…
Know How to Start a Fire After it Rains
There are times when I wish we could control mother nature but alas that power does not reside within my grasp. This, of course, makes camping or any sort of outdoor activity a bit stressful when nature does not cooperate and the skies open up and release rain all over all beautiful outdoor weekend. There…
Why I Would Reconsider Living In Any of These 6 Places
Whether or not you like to travel or at looking for a place to move I would steer clear of these next places. While they may sound like places that you would want to visit based on name alone once you take a closer look, you may reconsider your options. While there are many places…
Fact or Fiction: These Well Known “Survival Tips” Could Do More Harm Than Good
There are so many tips out there about survival that sometimes if you’re inexperienced it’s hard to know which ones are true and which ones are made up. I for one honestly thought that some of these were fact but as it turns out after some digging they are in fact, fiction. Sometimes it’s really…
Do Shipping Containers Work Well As Converted Bunkers? The Answer May Surprise You!
We have all seen the stories of how some people are utilizing old shipping containers as bunkers for off the grid homes or for backup housing for when SHTF. These designs are awesome and I give a ton of kudos to anyone who can take a blank canvas such as an empty storage container and…
The Weird Ways Our Ancestors Kept From Freezing To Death
There are times when we are reading the history books that I often wonder “how did they do it?” I have become so accustomed to the luxuries of life in the modern age that I wonder how our ancestors survived without the simple things I take for granted everyday! Things such as indoor heating! I know…
How Did The Cowboys Survive? Here Are The Things They Kept With Them!
Cowboys are an American staple! I bet you cannot find one person who when they’re asked about cowboys does not mention the American West! These gentlemen were the toughest of the tough! They were what every little boy aspired to be at one time or another. So much so that even now the culture of…
The Best States To Run To When SHTF
No one wants to think about what the reality of living in a post- collapse world will actually look like however it is necessary to have a plan in place for when and if SHTF. Once you have your bags together and loved ones prepared you will want to head out to a safe location.…
Hot Wiring A Car in Under 2 Minutes A Vital Survival Skill Everyone Needs To Know
Any good survivalist knows that there are many skills that you will need in order to survive in a post-collapse environment. Many of these skills are things that we may not normally need in a regular society although there are a few select situations where they may be needed. One that I am speaking of is…
