Emergency Water Supply – As I am sure you are aware, there are many disasters facing our families each and every day. While we cannot see the future, we can prepare for some of our basic needs if we find ourselves facing an emergency. While many of us are not experts in survival preparations, we are …
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Putting an emergency survival pack together
Everyone should have an emergency supply pack (also know as a 72 hour kit) ready . Unfortunately, most households do not have an emergency supply pack, or they lack the essentials and needed items. It is not difficult to create kits, it should only take a few hours. Although everyone is different; here are five …
How to Filter Water
How to filter water. Being out in the wilderness poses some challenges to getting drinkable and safe water for people. It depends on if you have planned on going into the wilderness prepared or for some reason you find yourself there. Ground water must be filtered to remove particles and germs because animals, birds, and …
5 ways to put a food storage supply together for emergencies
Planning for an emergency can sometimes be a challenge because it is so unexpected. When the unexpected natural disasters occur like a power outage, earthquake, snow storm or typhoon, depending on which side of the world you live, you must take preventive measures for storing food. One of the main things people need when all …
Fire Safety Tips
Fire is a real risk practically everywhere in the modern world. However, the danger of a fire can be minimized if people pay close attention and include a few fire safety tips in their day to day lives. Have an Escape The most important thing when it comes to fire safety is knowing how to get …
How to Break Out of Zip Ties
After watching an article and video by ITS tactical titled “How to Escape from Zip Ties” which demonstrated former Military Veterans and Navy Seals breaking free from heavy duty, 175 lb rating, zip ties we at Survivalbased wanted to see if the average guy could also accomplish this feat. After a trip to Home Depot …
Duct Tape For Any First Aid Kit
In an emergency we all hope to be prepared for anything. First Aid kits have long been the standard of preparation for care of the injured. Most of our First Aid kits are mobile and rightly so. The challenge we face with portable First Aid Kits is we are limited to the space in our …
Emergency Preparedness – Putting Together a Car Survival Kit
Daily sprints from point-a to point-b, as well as long distance road trips, along with the large amount of time we spend in our vehicles create plenty of opportunity for unexpected disaster to present itself. In this article, I will discuss the need for a car survival kit, the items to include, and how it …
5 iPhone Apps For Those Who Love the Outdoors
Forget lugging around cumbersome field guides to assorted species, maps, atlases, and other means of tracking where you are and what bird that is. There are numerous iPhone apps that provide all the fun and necessary nature information you need with just a few clicks. Use these apps to help sharpen your survival skills; check …
Trial (and Survival) By Fire
When disaster hits and the power goes out, it’s imperative to have the skills and the know-how to survive. National Preparedness Month isn’t just about accumulating “stuff”; it’s also about accumulating knowledge.
One of the most essential skills in any wilderness survival course is building and sustaining a fire. Today, there are a wide variety of fire-starting options, but it is important to know how to get your fire started “the old fashioned way”.