Grow your own medicine with these medicinal plants Part of taking charge of your health is knowing what herbal remedies you can use instead of those from modern medicine to treat minor health issues. Medicinal plants are a must for any self-sufficient home, as they are a way of ensuring … read more
Get the kids off the couch and into the wild with these great survival skills Getting children interested in the outdoors, bushcraft and survival skills has been one of the major goals of my career and there is a lot of evidence that outdoor activities are enormously beneficial to young … read more
In a world where self-reliance and preparedness are necessities and not just virtues, equipping yourself with the right tools can make all the difference in survival situations. Whether you find yourself in the dense wilderness, facing the unpredictability of nature, or simply aiming to bolster your self-defense and hunting capabilities, … read more
One of the most basic and important survival skills you can learn Seeking shelter should be your first priority in almost any survival situation. But if you are caught in the wild with nothing, would you know how to make a survival shelter? You will after reading this. While the … read more
A grid-down scenario is a prepper’s worst nightmare. And it is something that preppers and the government share a mutual fear of. In just one month in a grid-down scenario, services, supplies, and necessities will be so severe that your neighbor would kill you for food, and law enforcement will … read more
Who doesn’t love a good tactical vest? If you do anything that involves shooting or having projectiles fly at you, chest rigs and plate carriers should be part of your protection. Without them, you’re going to be walking around with ammo magazines clunking in your pocket, and no ballistic protection, … read more
A knife can beat a gun in less than 21-feet, here’s why Ever heard of the age-old saying ‘never bring a knife to a gun fight’? Well, it’s not true. There are times when a blade or a sharp object can beat a holstered gun. In this post, we show … read more
Protection after a flood, during a fire, volcano or industrial work Respirators are a basic form of protection against harmful particulates. Their purpose is to stop the human body from inhaling harmful agents into the body. But when would you use it, and when do you need a full-face or … read more
Caching – keeps your food, water, weapons and supplies safe In an emergency situation, being able to leave home and have access to guaranteed supplies is very important. Having a survival cache is a survivalist’s solution to make sure that you have supplies available that you would not be able … read more
If you emptied your pockets and bag right now, what would your everyday carry gear be? The contents you keep in your pockets and bag is the curated EDC gear you have put through tests of durability, practicality, convenience, and balanced with the chance you would ever need to use it. … read more
For one night, laws do not exist. Would you survive? The Purge – it is a concept where laws stop being enforced and the crazies of the world let loose and do whatever they want without consequence. But it has happened before, and it was exactly what you expect, murder, chaos, … read more
Sweden just issued a guide on what to do when the SHTF If you ever thought we could be close to a world war, well we just stepped a lot closer. The Swedish Government has told its 9.9 million residents how to prepare for war, terrorism, and every other doomsday … read more
Jungle survival without clothes is nothing for this survivalist Do you think you could survive 21 days, without clothing, in the remote tropical rainforest of the Amazon? How about 40 nights in remote South Africa, with no clothes? Let me know what you think in the comments at the bottom of … read more
In today’s world, where the risk of nuclear incidents feels more real, having the right safety gear is crucial. A vital piece of this gear is a gas mask, mainly designed to protect against the dangerous aftereffects of a nuclear explosion. Key Takeaways: This article will help you navigate the … read more
Rainwater is the best resource for any homestead. Rainwater harvesting, directing, and storing rainwater for use later is a great way to be self-reliant as well as preserve a precious resource. We all know that fresh water is a finite resource. The systems for preparing that water for irrigation and … read more
So you are in the market for a rifle scope? Whether you are a hunter, target shooter, survivalist or a weekend range regular, buying a rifle scope can often be a dangerous venture if you don’t know exactly what you are looking for. When I first bought my rifle scope, … read more