Browsing Category: Survival Skills

A knife isn’t just another tool in your kit, it’s the backbone of self-reliance. With one well-chosen blade you can build shelter, start a fire, prepare food, and, if there’s no other choice, defend yourself. Yet many preppers carry a knife without really knowing how to use it beyond opening boxes. The result? Wasted energy, broken gear, and preventable injuries at the worst possible time.  Mastering a few survival knife skills now means you can rely on your blade when...

You’ve probably noticed by now, ammo isn’t what it used to be. Prices have shot up, shelves go empty without warning, and when you do find rounds, it feels like you’re paying gold for brass. Whether it’s panic buying, supply chain breakdowns, or new regulations, one thing’s clear: ammo is no longer something you can afford to waste on casual range time.  But here’s the catch, you still need to train. Because...

Most folks think of extreme heat as uncomfortable, but not deadly. The truth is, if you’re caught out in the open with no shade, heat becomes a real threat to your life. It doesn’t take long for your body to start shutting down when the sun is bearing down and there’s nowhere to cool off. In the wrong conditions, even strong, capable people can fall apart fast.  You don’t need to be...

You’re out for what was supposed to be a short hike. No cell signal. No familiar trail markers. The sun’s lower than you thought, and every direction looks the same. The moment you realize you’re truly alone in the wild… that’s when it hits you. Your heartbeat spikes. Your mind races. But what you do next is what matters.  Getting lost in the wilderness doesn’t have to end in disaster, but it...

Owning weapons doesn’t mean you’re ready. That’s a hard truth that many preppers overlook. When SHTF, the people who survive aren’t the ones with the biggest gun collection; they’re the ones who know how to use what they’ve got. It’s one thing to hit targets on a quiet Saturday afternoon at the range. It’s another to perform under pressure, when your hands are shaking, your heart’s racing, and lives are on the...

Fishing can soon become your best chance of surviving when you’re in the middle of nowhere, miles from any stores, and your supplies are running low. However, a casual weekend fishing trip is not the same as catching fish during SHTF. Your equipment is very important. You’re setting yourself up for failure if your survival fishing rod isn’t robust, small, and simple to use in high-stress situations. Every second matters in survival,...

Most people assume that if something goes wrong, help will always be a phone call away. But reality tells a different story. The medical system isn’t as unshakable as people think, one unexpected crisis, from overwhelmed hospitals to a nationwide supply chain breakdown, can leave you stranded without care. Emergency rooms fill up, paramedics are stretched thin, and pharmacies run out of critical medications. In these moments, emergency medical preparedness isn’t just...

The Amish have been living off the grid for decades, prospering without supermarkets, electricity, or other conveniences. The Amish have mastered full self-sufficiency, while the rest of society relies on intricate supply systems and technological conveniences. Their style of life is about assuring survival in a world that could end at any time, not merely about rejecting technology. Additionally, there are many lessons to be learned from Amish self-sufficiency methods if you...

The electricity goes out, throwing your home into darkness. Your phone’s emergency alarm goes off, civil unrest has broken out, and law enforcement is overwhelmed. You hear shouting in the distance, glass smashing, and sirens blaring. As you look out the window, your heart rate increases. People are freaking out. The stores are being searched. A fire broke out just a few blocks away.  You’ve prepared for this moment. But now comes...

You believe you are prepared. You’ve spent years stockpiling emergency supplies to ensure your family doesn’t go hungry if a tragedy occurs. But when the time comes, you open a bag of rice from your stash, anticipating a dependable, long-lasting food source, only to discover that it is teeming with bugs or smelling rancid. All of that preparation was for naught.  Rice is one of the best survival foods out there. It’s...