How to keep your car running after the SHTF
When the SHTF one of your most valuable assets is going to be your car, that is, as long as you can keep it running. Because…
Browsing: Survival Skills
Do you have what it takes to survive?
When you start to learn a little about survival, you’ll be surprised at just how many real-life situations where people were able to survive with nothing.…
Simple ways to trap and cook crawfish
When I was a kid one of my favorite things to do was to go “flipping rocks” in the steam to see what lurked underneath. More…
Don’t make these mistakes in a crisis
When the SHTF the decisions you make will ultimately determine whether you live or die. One wrong choice, and suddenly your life is on the line.…
Steer clear of these poisonous plants in the wild
Getting lost is a frightening experience. I’m grateful that I’ve never had the misfortune to be stranded in the wild unintentionally, but I’ve done my fair…
Could you escape a car-jacking?
People are bad. Ok, that may be a little strong, but in a crisis it’s a good point to remember. You can’t trust the general public.…
How to heat your home when the grid goes down
When the power goes out during a winter storm it’s no big deal. Unless it never comes back on. Facing bitter cold nights without a way…
Hunting squirrels as a survival food source
I’m a big fan of small-game hunting. It’s how my dad taught me to use a rifle, as we spent many a day trawling the woods…
Don’t let these challenges overcome your bug out plans
Bugging out is a core element of nearly every survivalist’s bug out plans. It seems almost everyone has the plans to head up to the country,…
Forget GPS – You need these maps in a crisis
I’m not going to lie. When I’m in a new city, or exploring a part of town I don’t know my way around, I’ve become a…