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
Parachute cord, or paracord as it is more formally known, is the interweaving stitch of durability, innovation and multiple usages, all in one bundle. There is no need for me to convince you of the practicality behind paracord. It is relentless in how it can be used. Even astronauts in … 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
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
They’re affordable, dangerous, ridiculously accurate, and they are the perfect survival weapon for hunting and security. What are we talking about here? The good old air rifle. Whether it be a backup addition to your plans for security, for when you bug out, whether you need to cache a backup … 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