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 Raise Honeybees in Mason Jars Beekeeping is one of those things that seems a lot harder than it actually is. The truth is that you can create your own colony of honey-producing bees with some basic material, precautions and experience. Let’s look at one option which is to use mason jars and …
How to Turn Pennies into Batteries! Did you know that pennies, lime juice and cardboard can be combined to generate a small amount of electricity? All you need is about four or five to generate enough power to light a small LED bulb, and you can get more juice by adding more pennies. Let’s take …
Important Uses for Leaves in Survival Situations Leaves can provide an amazing array of benefits during a survival situation. They are abundant, easy to collect and fashion into applications that are practical and time-saving. Take a look at a few examples below and discover how you can incorporate them into your wilderness survival strategy.
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 …
Top 5 Tips to Ignite your Prepping Efforts this Spring Now that we are nearing the end of winter, it’s time to make adjustments to your survival gear and stockpile to prepare for the warmer months ahead. It’s also a good time to check the condition of your supplies to ensure that everything is in …
The Most Overlooked Item in Emergency Preparedness! Hygiene is of the utmost importance during any survival situation. However, keeping yourself and your living area clean is easier said than done, especially when you lack basic resources that are available under normal circumstances. The good news is that it doesn’t take a lot to maintain a …
What Happens to our Pets when SHTF?!! Our pets are a part of our lives, but people often forget that they will have needs if SHTF too. They’ll still need to eat and they may get sick. Storing back pet food and common medications is a necessary part of your prepping. Pets can be useful …
4 Reasons Why Rice is a Food Storage MUST! There are over 40,000 varieties of rice in the world, and it provides essential nourishment for more than half of the global population. While rice may not be as popular as wheat here at home, it is one of the best foods to have for long-term …
