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
Nuclear survival is about knowledge, skills and the right equipment. After testing dozens of radiation masks, MIRA Safety’s CM-6M CBRN Gas Mask is our top pick. A gas mask and protective gear will provide you with complete protection if you are in a contaminated area, whether it is caused by … 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
Military tactics plays a strong role in survival skills This is especially the case when we consider the importance of military tactics in a SHTF scenario. In the event you need to search a building and you suspect there may be hostile enemies present, you want to be sure you … read more
You are stuck in an urban collapse and all you can think is “I gotta get outta dodge”. When it comes to sh-t hits the fan scenarios, whether it be a plague, nuclear attack, natural disaster, or the next pandemic, it’s a lot easier to cruise to your safe haven that … read more
Survival knives are a common attachment to the EDC of any good survivalist or prepper. It’s the one tool attached to the waistbelt that can make a difference in so many situations. But no matter how prepared you are, it’s always good to take a trip back to the basics … read more
Enjoy survival shows? Here are 34 YouTube survival shows to binge watch. I can easily say that I watch more YouTube than I do normal television, especially when it comes to YouTube survival shows, prepper methods, and homesteading hacks. Being able to see a lot of the projects, methods, and … read more
Have you ever tried to make your vegetable garden? We did, and while ours wasn’t quite as successful as we hoped it would be, it is our start in a lifestyle shift towards becoming a bit more self-reliant and to go back to the basics of life. These are my … read more
A gas mask is only as effective as the filter it uses Choosing the right gas mask filter is just as important as choosing the right gas mask, if not more. The reason is, without doing the right research, you run the risk of getting a gas mask filter that … read more