Evaluating survival readiness takes more than just 13 questions. However these thirteen skills to learn in the areas of food, water, shelter, protection and communication will form a solid foundation of preparation and readiness. 1. Finding Food: The ability to … Continue reading
Searching for food and living off the land in the winter may sound tough, and truth be told, it is. But it’s not impossible. While it’s true that there is not the same variety of edible plants and animals available, … Continue reading
Any survivalist or prepper wishes he could have all the guns and ammunition in the world, but in this economy, people on tight budgets have to be more selective. When it comes down to it, the guns you need can … Continue reading
Having fire-starter in your survival kit or bug-out bag is essential. With fire, not only do you have warmth, but you also have security and a means to cook food. Nonetheless, a good blanket or two is also something that … Continue reading
I know, we’re living in the age of drones and wireless internet, we have a space program and ICBM’s, we landed on Mars, we have hybrid cars and most of us don’t leave home without at least 3 different electronic … Continue reading
Eating foods in moderation and with a common sense approach to food choice might prove beneficial for our health and longevity. ‘Modern food survival’ can be difficult in a culture where we are bombarded with marketing towards foods which may … Continue reading
Though cold, snow and mud are miserable, winter isn’t all bad. As a matter of fact, there are several benefits that are available in winter that you just don’t have in warmer weather. One of them is having enough time for … Continue reading
We live in a world that is full of uncertainty and risks. With recent severe storm and tornadoes hitting the U.S., wars going on in the Middle East, virus spreading in West Africa, and volcanic eruptions happening in different countries, … Continue reading
So you’ve heard the wake-up call and decided that it’s time to put together a family survival plan. Where do you start? Well, it’s like any good effort. You start with the intangible aspects first. You might think of this … Continue reading
Everyone reading this has experienced some level of a skin burn in your life. If you haven’t, you are sheltered and you need to get out in the world! Seriously, from simple sun burns to touching that hot item on … Continue reading
With the approaching winter season and headlines like “Monster Storm on the Way” it’s time to consider your auto preparedness with a winter survival kit. I am not talking about your bug out vehicle, but I guess that is relevant. … Continue reading
Why do you need Water? Let’s start with the obvious. The average person under normal conditions needs approximately 1 gallon of water for daily use. While a portion of this is for hygiene and cooking, you don’t want to plan … Continue reading
A core concept of survival in just about any situation is the rule of threes. If you don’t know this rule it is that you can generally live: Three minutes without air Three hours without shelter Three days without water … Continue reading