The Top 3 Tips for Improvised Floatation Devices Swimming for survival takes an enormous amount of energy, and even the best swimmers can run into trouble in a very short period of time. It is very important to think about how you can create makeshift or improvised flotation devices that can be used at a …
Group Survival: How to Be a Team Player One of the biggest challenges that we will face in a survival situation is not related to having enough supplies, skills or resources on hand. It involves whether or not we can work together as a group in an efficient, effective and cooperative manner. Unfortunately, this reality …
Bug-IN….in a Hurry! One of the first things that the government does following a serious emergency is order people to shelter in place. It is not uncommon to discover that even if you could get out of where you are, transportation systems may be offline, driving may be impossible and trekking out may simply be …
How to Build and Use an Electrofishing System for a SHTF Situation Electrofishing can be an effective and relatively safe way to catch fish in ponds, rivers and streams. However, it is important to mention that this method is not legal in all areas, and you will need to do your due diligence in order …
England’s Extremism Nightmare! What Have We Learned From It? The UK has a big problem with radical Islam within their own borders, and it has been decades in the making. Nearly 10% of the entire population of Great Britain is now Muslim, predominately comprised of immigrants who entered during a period of open-door policies. However, …
Evade or Die! The Top 8 Mistakes that will get you Caught! Being stealthy involves a lot more than tiptoeing through the tulips and keeping your voice down. If you want to maximize your chances of avoiding detection and getting from point A to B unnoticed, it is essential that you become as invisible as …
The Top 3 Tips for Surviving Dangerous Weather! Some of the most violent weather occurs during the spring, and now is a good time to turn our attention to how to prepare for and deal with the aftermath of severe storms. Most of the country is impacted by severe weather to one degree or another, …
A Basic Introduction into the Lunar Cycle Learning the basics of the lunar cycle can get you in tune with the rhythm of life that may become a reality if and when the SHTF. One the main reasons that the moon is such a reliable source of time measurement is that each phase is distinctive …
Things to Consider When Building Trap Doors Trap doors on the floor or in the ground provide benefits that range from concealing valuable items to masking shelters or hiding places. The biggest benefit of trap doors is that they are relatively easy to make. The biggest drawback is making them as obscure as possible. Let’s …
How to Quickly Choose a Temporary Shelter There are a number of scenarios that may require you to quickly seek shelter in order to avoid being detected by someone. However, it’s important that you quickly evaluate which option is the safest one to consider in the heat of the moment. Let’s look at some basic …
