Do you keep an ultimate survival kit list handy in case of an emergency? The truth is that a natural disaster can strike at any time—whether you’re enjoying a family camping trip or a hike with friends, or whether you’re going about your day-to-day business at home. The importance of having a fully loaded survival …
A campfire is not a survival fire. That distinction is something that we need to make early on. Building a survival fire is about improving your chance for SURVIVAL. When you are starting a campfire for leisure and roasting marshmallows it’s just a different experience and requires a different degree of speed and effectiveness. To …
Unlike how Hollywood portrays it, learning how to build a fire isn’t as easy as rubbing two wooden sticks together until one of them catches fire or even holding a lighter to a dry branch. Learning how to build a fire takes time, practice, and sometimes even luck. Building a fire isn’t just about impressing …
There is a serious focus on fire starters in the survivalist community. How you throw sparks, make a flame, or get a fire started is all the rage. In all honesty that is an important part of the process. Things like Ferro rods, flint and steel, lighters, tinder vs kindling, and matches are all needed …
A fire plow is a method of starting a friction fire that uses a wood plow and a notched piece of wood to thrust the plow against. Understanding how to make a fire plow and how to use it could give you the ability to make fire when you have nothing but a knife or …
Fire was first discovered in the Early Stone Age, approximately 400,000 years ago. It has been an essential part of human survival ever since. Of all the survival skills that young Cub Scouts and Eagle Scouts are taught, quickly building fires is possibly the most important of the lot. It lets you cook food, purify …
If you’re looking for a stable-based fire that is easy to build, you should try the criss cross fire. It always surprises me that the teepee fire is the most popular. When a fire is represented in films or games it is almost always this kind of fire. In my opinion, the teepee fire is …
An emergency preparedness kit is one of those items you never want to have to use…and also something you never want to be without if the need for it arises. You can spend a lot of time fretting about the best emergency preparedness kits out there, how to know which is right for you, or …
Air quality monitoring has become an essential aspect of ensuring a healthy living environment. With an increase in pollution levels across the globe, the importance of monitoring and maintaining good air quality has been realized. Air quality monitors provide valuable information that can help individuals make informed decisions about the air they breathe. These innovative …
Survival prepping is a popular practice that emphasizes being prepared for various emergencies and potential disasters. In today’s uncertain world, it’s essential to have a plan in place to ensure the safety and well-being of oneself and one’s family. However, many people are under the impression that preparing for such events can be expensive and …
Staying alive and safe in the wilderness demands knowledge in a variety of areas. From unpredictable weather conditions to potential injuries or getting lost, knowing how to handle these situations can mean the difference between life and death. Keep reading to discover the 9 wilderness survival skills that you need to know before venturing into …
Humans have come up with some incredible ways of building structures to live in. The sod house is one example. These home-building technologies are not just a thing of the past either. Recent technologies have been very effective like earthbag homes and even 3D printed houses! The American homesteader in the early 1800s would have …
Natural disasters can strike anywhere at any time of the year, causing you to need to completely change your plans or uproot your life. In 2022 alone, 421 natural disaster events were reported, and the number of severe natural disasters has increased dramatically over the last four decades due to climate change and human activity. …
Whether you are planning a wilderness exploration, a camping trip in the wilds, or even a simple hike, knowledge is powerful and sustaining when it comes to being out in nature. Before you strike out on an adventure in the great outdoors, it’s important to know some survival tips to help keep yourself and others …
Do you believe in zombies? Are you prepared for their arrival? Even if you don’t believe in the zombie apocalypse, it is well worth it to be prepared for any disaster. Don’t get caught off-guard! Learn how to prepare against a zombie apocalypse. Packing a proper survival bag, picking a weapon, and traveling alone or …