3 Types of Bags to Consider- infograph There are a number of different terms to describe BOBs (bug out bags) and that is because they are intended for different types of emergency scenarios. One is considered an EDC (everyday carry ) These items are usually small enough and basic enough to carry in your …
17 Unconventional Fire Starters We all know how to start a basic fire. But what if when the need arises you have been separated from your chosen method or methods of building one? Particularly if your caught in bad weather this could be devastating. Lucky for us Survival Life has come up with 17 unusual methods …
BOB Ideas You May Not Have Thought Of Think you thought of everything for your bug out bag? For sure the featured article will give you at least one BOB idea that you hadn’t thought of! This post goes the extra step and is focused on trying to give you some ideas of things you could use in your bug …
Field Dress a Squirrel As noted in the featured article, most of us reading this are not going hungry and obtaining enough to eat is not an issue at this time. However, during and after a SHTF event that may no longer be the case. Running to the local market or fast food joint will …
How to Identify Poison Ivy I have attempted to enlarge this enough to make it readable! I have never had poison ivy and hope by being aware and cautious never will! This is an aggregated site. Please be aware some of the sites we link you to could have pop ups. We have no …
Bugging Out With Children One of the most worrisome issues when it comes to any disaster whether it be natural or man made is our children, even after they are grown!. A trip to Grandma’s can be stressful with small children, So we can only imagine the difficulties of actually bugging out with little ones in tow. The …
Map Reading Skills In the world of GPS maps have almost become obsolete. Land navigation is are extremely important skills that can be applied to many survival situations. We aren’t likely to be in a GPS situation after a SHTF scenario. Roads will be blocked or destroyed. Street signs gone or damaged and many of us …
Plan Your BOB A Free Customizing Tool We try to think of every scenario and preplan for every situation, but is that practical? When packing your BOB you must be ready for several different situations. But can you carry the weight of those items? Would you be better served with a few key items? Perhaps …
Awesome Hidden Exterior Exit/Entrance You have to see this hidden entrance or exit! It is the most unusual and one of the most clever hidden doors I have seen! My mind is numb from the uses for this kind of space. No wasted space behind a closet or into a garage where you can create …
Thermos Cooking & Recipes Yes, you can actually cook in your thermos! What is better than a lunch that cooks while at your desk working, or dinner that simmers while your hiking or rolling out of your sleeping bag in the morning of your camping trip to find a hot breakfast ready to eat! Energy efficient, low cost, quick and …
