50 Outdoor Survival Tips and Tricks The majority of us are wise enough to know that bugging out into the great outdoors, shouldn’t be our plan A in a time of crisis. We know much more about how to handle things and survive off grid in our own homes then in the wild. However, as …
Know US Official Disaster Procedures Before the SHTF Knowing what to expect when disaster strikes gives you a survival edge. The government already has a timeline in place to deal with a disaster. You should as well. The two forces that will most effect how you will fare during and after a crisis scenario are …
International Search and Rescue Advisory Group Search and Rescue Markings On television or in real time most of us have seen markings on buildings and walls after a disaster. If you are in the United States FEMA markings may be more familiar. See them and their meanings here >>>FEMA Search and Rescue Markings-Why You Should …
30 Survival Tips From Les Stroud You really can’t turn on a survival-based television program without hearing the name Les Stroud. In some circles he is called the king of bush craft and surviving in the wild. So, who better to provide us with survival tips? See 30 survival tips at the link below from Les …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Wild Edibles Found In Most Locations You know it’s wise to know what wild edibles are available in your current location. But what if you don’t happen to be there when a crisis event occurs? You know the SHTF isn’t going to happen when you are good and ready. …
Will You Turn Away Family? Friends? Neighbors? There are a number of preppers who think they know the answer to that question. Some say absolutely if they were foolish enough not to prepare then too bad, my responsibility is to my family already behind that door. They will turn away everyone without a second thought. …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Are Expired EpiPens Safe for SHTF Use? Who can forget when EpiPens rose in price to a cost that is too often too high for many people who need them? To need one and not have one is a terrifying thought. Since they do come with an expiration date …
Building a Remote Escape Bunker All preparedness sites talk about an escape bunker. They were quite popular during the cold war and are regaining their popularity If you are considering building one for your family to bug out to there are some considerations you should think about before beginning the project. Where? How far from home? …
Do Civilians Need Thermal Evasion Suits? We’ve seen the use of drones on the evening news being used in a military capacity. So we tend to think of them as a military tool and in the civilian world as an invasion of privacy tool. However, once the SHTF they will surely become both in our …
Survival Caching Strategies Many folks strongly believe in survival caching. It is a well used strategy from many warfare scenarios the Vietcong became experts not just with caches but with tunnels. I knew a gentleman in Germany who spoke of having caches hidden all across his land to avoid confiscation by the Nazis. There are methods …
