Noting is as gripping as the ability of humans to survive the harshest, most desperate of circumstances. Throughout the years, there have been several riveting stories of people surviving horrific endeavors, and each one of them leaves us more in awe of what humans are capable of, even in the face of death. If you …
Category: Survival Skills
Top 5 Axes For Survival
Axes are a valuable and often overlooked tool for preppers and survivalists. A good axe not only chops wood with ease and helps the chopper to minimize fatigue, but it can be used for a variety of other purposes as well, like hammering and processing game. Here’s a rundown of the top 5 axes for …
The Best Survival Games to Improve Your Skills
For survivalists and preppers, basic knowledge and skills are essential. If you are looking for ways test your knowledge and abilities and even improve them, here are some of the best survival games to try: The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Game Go old school and test your survival knowledge with the Worst-Case Scenario board game. The …
Are You Suffering From Radio Waves?
Sounds crazy huh? Well that question and questions related to it are now being studied by some leading scientists around the world. The study of electromagnetic energy covers a lot of ground, and this new field of study relates to what is known as ‘frequency pollution’. Have you ever wondered how a microwave oven actually …
When to teach your child about guns
Article By: Paul Dutton Every parent asks themselves this question. If you’re lucky enough to be brought up with them, this probably isn’t a big deal for you. However within the last five years, more Americans are first time gun owners with little to no experience. This can be a challenging issue for a parent, …
Spotting Quick Changes in the Weather
Anyone who spends time outdoors knows how quickly the weather can change. A clear, sunny day can turn rainy and stormy in a just matter of minutes. When outdoors, these weather changes can hamper your plans or even put your life in danger. For example, afternoon thunderstorms are common in higher elevations where you could …
How to Build an Effective Get Home Bag
Few would argue that a Bug Out Bag (BOB) is a must for every prepper. Having a bag that you can pick up and live off of for three days makes you more prepared than the majority of the world, but what happens when you’re at work and disaster strikes? You don’t want to bug …
Survival on a Budget: 10 Easy Ways to Earn and Save Extra Cash
Survival on a budget. No survival kit is truly complete without a supply of cold, hard cash. During natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and other national emergencies, credit card and wireless systems will likely shut down, rendering credit and debit cards temporarily useless. If you need to buy something during that time, cash may be your …
Survival cooking options | Do you know how to cook in an emergency?
OK, that was crazy. What you prepared for and worried about all these months actually did happen. You had to grab your family, snag your “bugout bag”, and make a run for it. A close call, but everyone is safe from the fire/flood/earthquake/hurricane/riot/tornado/whatever. Now your evacuated, you have found a sheltered spot where your family …
7 Weird Survival Skills The Original Boy Scouts Can Teach Us
Every good Boy Scout learns basic survival and camping skills and what most don’t realize is that the skills they’re learning are more than just ways to become an Eagle Scout; they’re actual survival skills that they can use for the rest of their lives. The Boy Scouts were founded in 1910, and the first …