How to avoid the dangers of traversing mountainous terrain
For many folks out there, bugging-out means leaving the comfort of their urban homes and heading into the surrounding woods. These journeys can often
What I Expect in 2023
We’ve all been hoping that things would get better, ever since COVID surprised us in 2022. A lot of people were looking forward to
Building a Personal Survival Library
I don’t know about you; but references are important to me. Even though I write, talk, and experiment about survival full-time, I can’t remember
How to survive the aftermath of urban disasters
In the last decade or so, it seems that a lot of people became aware of the need for a survival plan, and this
Keeping Warm When the Heat is Out
With winter upon us, any power outage means we’re without heat. Depending on where you are and just how cold it is, it can
Winter Survival in the Wild
Most of what I see about wilderness survival seems to be written as if all survival situations happen in the summertime, with good weather.
What happens when you lack food, water, and sleep
Some of us are fortunate enough to have made preparations for various disasters, and we can get our families along with our bug-out gear
The US Power Grid Under Attack – The North Carolina Power Substations Incident
By now, some of you may have read the news or seen the TV reports regarding the North Carolina power substation attacks. Tens of
How to make your own soap
In a survival situation, regardless of its magnitude, duration or outcome, hygiene will still be an important part of your preparations. If you don't
Can We Survive an Asteroid Collision?
There are always TEOTWAWKI survival scenarios that capture the survival community’s imagination. For a number of years that’s been an EMP, although back around
Is nuclear war an imminent threat?
In recent American history, there have been times when we all believed that our actions would bring the end of humanity as we know
Off the Road in a Blizzard – What to Do
Anyone who lives in an area where snowstorms are common knows just how dangerous they can be. Even worse, just how dangerous it can
Traveling Long Distances During a SHTF Scenario: 10 Need-to-Know Tips
Long-distance travel could become extremely difficult and dangerous in a SHTF scenario. Food, fuel and other essentials would be scarce. Traffic laws would no
10 Strategies for Dealing With Fuel Scarcity in a SHTF Scenario
The world has had many near-SHTF scenarios in the last few years, including a global pandemic, a spike in natural disasters and a widespread
Surviving World War III
The war in Ukraine keeps marching on, with more than 7 months of fighting to date. Even so, Russia is doing rather badly at
