An urban bug out bag may not be something you’ve ever heard of or considered owning. But if you live in an urban setting, you should know that bugging out isn’t something you do only in rural areas. A city can be the worst place to be in when a disaster strikes. You not only …
You’re having dinner with your entire family. It’s been a while since you had a meal together. If not for John, who was caught up in the traffic snarl-up at the last minute, you’d have been one complete happy family. You’re all still happy anyway. Suddenly, the dishes on the table begin shaking. Before you …
Teaching kids survival skills is not always easy but it can be a lot of fun. One of the early hangups when it comes to making fire is that the use of many fire-making implements is really hard for kids. Lighters can be tough for little hands, Ferro rods require lots of practice, and things …
Wondering if you need a bug out cabin? The term “bug out” is seven decades old and is a term that American defense developed in the 1950s as a word used to indicate a need for an urgent solution for survival. Today, the word means the same, with the term bug out cabins referring to …
One of the keys to a successful forage — whether you’re hunting for mushrooms, fresh fruits, and vegetables, or anything in between — is having the right foraging accessories on hand. When it comes to accessories, there’s none more important than the foraging bag or basket you choose to bring with you on your hunt. …
Most bug out guides only mention bug-out vehicles because they primarily target preppers with families. A four-wheeled vehicle is a perfect choice when you need to worry about carrying capacity for several people. But what if you’re bugging out solo? Do you require a bug out vehicle? Well, you don’t. If you only have to …
In a survival situation, a tactical shovel can be one of the most important tools in your arsenal. With a shovel, you can dig a hole (for a latrine or whatever), use it as a weapon as a last resort, shovel your vehicle out of the snow, use it for trenching, or even use it …
It used to be that stocking a prepper pantry was considered an extreme undertaking. Nowadays, just about everyone recognizes the value of having some necessities on hand. We’re here to help take some of the guesswork out of stocking your prepper pantry, so you can be sure you’re getting valuable items that truly make a …
In the event of a disaster or emergency, there are critical survival elements you have to figure out without delay: shelter, water, and food. Having a survival fishing kit—a small kit to help you catch fish in the wild—in your bug-out bag, in your hiking pack, or in your at-home survival supplies will put your …
When looking for foods that have naturally long shelf life and a wide variety of uses, look no further than rice. Rice has an almost endless list of possible uses. They range from breakfast all the way to dessert. Rice is also a great staple to have on hand to stretch other foods further. While …
If you’re looking to up your collection of long term food storage, flour should be on your list. It’s a pertinent food ingredient that will prove itself useful time and time again. You may be tempted to store flour in its original packaging and rotate it regularly. While this is possible, it’s not the most …
Kale is one of the most important vegetables for survivalist gardeners. This nutrition-packed superfood is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals to keep the body strong and healthy. One cup of raw kale contains 206% daily value of Vitamin A, 684% Vitamin K, and 134% Vitamin C. This guide breaks down all you need …
Sugar isn’t one of those things that makes you immediately wonder, how fast should I consume it before it goes bad?” In fact, chances are that you simply leave it in its original container, on a shelf in your pantry. While this usually doesn’t cause any harm, learning how to store sugar correctly for the …
With so much trouble in the news, it is no wonder that so many people are buying food for long-term storage, learning about food preservation, or even bagging up their own emergency food. These are all things that you can learn how to do yourself, like learning how to make oxygen absorbers for food storage. …
Thanks to the war in Ukraine the world is facing serious food production consequences. Russia is the number one exporter of nitrogen fertilizers and the second-largest supplier of phosphoric and potassic fertilizers. Farmers are bracing for a very tough growing season and the head of the UN World Food Programs has said this is the worst …