A Little Reality in Home Defense
Can things get that bad? Yes, it has happened in other parts of the world and we’re not immune. In a very real sense, a
14 Ways to Keep Yourself Safe When Kayaking in the Wild
If you love spending time outdoors kayaking, make sure to follow these safety tips! Being prepared can help you avoid danger while kayaking in
A Prepper’s Tutorial To Communicating In An Emergency
Every year or even more often, scientists surprise us with news related to the upcoming worldwide disaster that awaits us.
VIDEO: How to Sharpen Your Knife with a Car Window
A sharp knife is a safe knife, and sometimes you just need to give the blade a quick touch up to keep that keen
How the Coastline Can Help You Fill Your Freezer
A lot of folks are dreaming of making the switch from a modern lifestyle to off-grid living. In fact, more and more people are
VIDEO: What’s the Best Hatchet?
A saw is an indispensable backcountry tool. It allows you to construct structures, process firewood, and even make tools. However, it's not always practical
How to Become Part of a Survival Group
When people think about survival groups, they have all sorts of expectations and get their ideas from movies or TV shows. They want to
VIDEO: One Stick Poncho Shelter That Works Anywhere
In this video, Jason Salyer shows you how to use a pole, a bit of cordage, and a poncho to efficiently rig up a
VIDEO: How to Make a Bowl From Tree Bark
Until you don't think about the importance of something as simple as a container. Do you need to gather some berries or other delicate
Surviving in the Aftermath of a Nuclear War
Here in the prepping community, we’re accustomed to talking about EMP as a TEOTWAWKI event, perhaps even our “favorite” such event, at least from
Trapping Part 3: Water and Sky
Once basic skills are practiced (see Part I and II of this series), the only limit to trap making becomes one's own imagination. Using
VIDEO: Stinging Nettle, the Trail-side Super Food
A saw is an indispensable backcountry tool. It allows you to construct structures, process firewood, and even make tools. However, it's not always practical
VIDEO: Fire from a Sharpie Marker!
We've covered a lot of ways to get fire, from flint and steel to natural tinders. But in our latest video, Jason Salyer covers
Don’t Miss the READY SUMMIT
Coming July 28-30th, the Ready Summit will feature training from experts in first aid, food storage, water treatment and storage, emergency planning and kits,
VIDEO: How to Build a Better Bucksaw
A saw is an indispensable backcountry tool. It allows you to construct structures, process firewood, and even make tools. However, it's not always practical
