Do you have a SHTF plan ready for any scenario? Are you ready for whatever comes your way? I always thought so until we were out of power for five days. Then, I realized, our family wasn’t as prepared as I hoped. You need a plan and resources to be … read more
Ham radios are fun to play with on hikes and ATV rides, but they can be an essential communication tool when traditional communication lines fail. When disasters strike down cell towers, internet connections, and landlines, ham radios are often the only means of communication on the front lines. No matter … read more
If you are looking for a proven, high-quality NBC/CBRN gas mask, the SGE 400/3 BB Full-Face CBRN Gas Mask should be in your top list of considerations to buy. This gas mask is a high-quality CBRN gas mask that is used by military, law enforcement and survivalists around the world. Its … read more
We have spent a lot of time outdoors and at home testing and researching tactical knives to find the best qualities you need to keep an eye out for when choosing a tactical knife. On the outset, if you do want a great performing tactical knife that delivers a top-of-the-line … read more
Imagine finding yourself alone in the heart of the Amazon rainforest after surviving a plane crash. This might sound like the plot of a thrilling movie, but for Juliane Koepcke, it was a terrifying reality. At just 17 years old, Juliane’s incredible journey of survival against all odds captivates and … read more
For anyone who spends a lot of time outdoors, a snake bite is a very serious concern. If you are outdoors and are bitten by one of the many highly poisonous snakes in the world, you can die, so it is for your own safety that you should know how … read more
No matter what you do in life, if you are someone that likes the functionality of well-made military gear, then there is no going past military backpacks. They are quality in design, and downright useful with their separate compartments and practical innovations. For me, I enjoy the sturdiness military backpacks … read more
Get a nice cup of tea ready and bookmark this page, it’s a big one. Everyone loves survival movies. Whether it is about a castaway stranded on a deserted island, a plane crash survivor trudging through snow, or surviving capture as a prisoner of war, you can experience it all … read more
A survival axe completes the picture when you are outdoors camping, surviving, or just plain old having fun in the wilderness. But when it comes to relying on an axe, whether it be a small axe, a survival hatchet or a tomahawk, for cutting, slicing, and hammering objects, what are the best survival … read more
As people are slowly turning back to self-sufficiency, and embracing homesteading, one of the biggest resurgences has been the humble backyard chicken. They are easy, cheap to keep and provide fresh eggs every day, but only if they have a good place to nest, such as a chicken nesting box. … read more
Earthquakes happen anywhere, any time, and without any warning, so preparing is key Earthquakes are abrupt, devastating and disastrous, and what makes them worse is that they happen in an instant, without warning, anytime, anywhere. It is because of this that many residents in ‘high risk’ areas should know what … read more
Tracking – it’s not all about the footprint Tracking is the art of interpreting the indirect signs left by other animals, whether it is by humans, mammals or birds. Knowing how to track in the wild will let us know a lot of important details about those tracks, such as … read more
Survival cards are extraordinarily helpful survival tools and are almost invisible with their credit card-sizing and lightweight feel. But they do have some very real applications for food and survival when you are in the wild. As a survivalist myself, I have always ignored the use of survival cards, considering … read more
Bringing back the old ways of homesteading Homesteading is becoming more and more popular as people learn some of the homesteading skills used in the past to become more frugal, self-sufficient, and live off the land. Being more reliant on proceeds from earth, land and home are cherished principles of … read more
Evil lurks around us at all times. It is hard to know when you need to carry a self-defense item and when not to carry a weapon because an attacker can strike at any time. So what about the items you use everyday? We take a look at the 9 … read more
Sighting a rifle – crucial for accuracy Seasoned riflemen tend to say that a rifle is no better than its sights. Sighting a rifle scope is one of the most important things to ‘get right‘ to make sure you land your hits where you want them. There is no arguing … read more