Glue is an invaluable asset in any survival situation. It is used in repairing tents, clothing, and tarps. You can also use it to improvise certain tools such as fletching on an arrow. Furthermore, it is invaluable as a sealant for containers and canoes (water rafts). It also comes in handy if you...
Fire is vital in all survival situations. It will keep you warm in cold weather, help you with cooking, purifying water, signaling and fending off wilderness residents. There are many methods to start a fire. Each way has its pros and cons. In this article, we will explore the pros and cons of all...
Regular camping is a great way to rewind and relax after weeks or even months of tight schedules and family responsibilities. At less fortunate times, you may have to camp in the wilderness following a disaster. In both cases, your chances of survival depend on the site where you camp. You’ll...
Survival requires that you develop a variety of skills some of which may sound strange to the civilized world. One such talent is the ability to find food in the wilderness. Food provides us with the energy to perform both physically and mentally. Without it, we could go a couple of days or even...
Have you stopped to wonder why your regular air conditioner seems not to work in your area? It is possible you live in the Pacific Northwest or Southwest USA. These geographical areas tend to be hot and dry with very low humidity. So, what can you do to cool and humidify air? The answer is in what...
Often at times, most people pay more attention to shelter, food, water, and how to survive in the wild that they forget on how to call for help when things get out of hand. Signaling for help is perhaps the most important skill any survivalist must master. It could mean the difference between life...
The number of diseases contracted from a single bite of an insect, such as mosquitos, is a lot. These diseases can make you feel very sick and the most unfortunate is, they can be fatal. There are a lot of insect repellents sold in supermarkets and pharmacies; however, they contain DEET. DEET is a...
A terror attack, civil unrest or a natural disaster may require you flee you home so, aside from a bug out bag, you should also have a bug out vehicle or BOV prepared. This is because you can’t expect to go to a safer place by just walking—that would take days. It is definitely safer and more...
It’s always great to see people taking their kids out camping and getting the new generations interested in outdoor activities. A long family road trip is also the perfect opportunity to bind and learn a bit more about yourself. However, when you are on the road for a long time there’s always a...
Most people don’t believe that anything bad can happen to them until it eventually does and they find themselves woefully unprepared. Natural disasters can strike at any time and do an incredible amount of damage, destroying homes, cutting off communities, and taking lives. This is why you need...
