Contrary to popular belief, the low average life expectancy in “pioneer times” wasn’t due to a lack of modern medicine – it was due to high infant mortality rates. It wasn’t uncommon for a pioneer to live into his 80’s or 90’s. Considering the absence of things we take for granted ...

With ongoing threats like economic instability, terrorism, nuclear war, and climate change, the need to be prepared has never been more urgent. One of the biggest concerns when it comes to preparedness is having enough food and water to keep you and your family alive long-term. Unless you live ...

Every man, woman, and child on the planet can gain confidence and boost the chance of thwarting an assailant by learning a few basic self-defense moves. These skills can save your life, no matter how young or old you happen to be. Helen “Hellraiser” Harper is a leading British mixed ...

Many survival preppers believe that aluminum foil is the most valuable everyday kitchen supply we have. It can be used in hundreds of ways limited only by your imagination and creativity. Here are ten ideas to get you started. 1. Pack aluminum foil to take up as little space as possible by ...

The reemergence of Barack Obama on the political scene simply illustrates just how truly desperate Democrats have become. In a surprising move, they’re willing to once again roll-the-dice with Obama. History tells us that while Obama was personally able to be elected and then reelected to the ...

Hopefully, this hasn’t happened to you. If it has, then you’ve survived one of the most disgusting, disheartening outdoor experiences—an encounter with white blooms of the forest. These polar-opposite-of-lovely paper “flowers” are a sign of incredibly poor woodsmanship. Whether you’re primitive ...

Homeless people are often dismissed by the public. But, they are survivors who live in unfavorable conditions. This means they know what it takes to stay alive with barely any shelter and sustenance. So here are some valuable survival skills we can learn from them. Choose your survival gear ...

Bread is a necessary staple of human life – and yet the ability to make it is relegated to bakeries, stores, and bread machines. Bread typically requires an oven, but in an emergency situation you may not have access to a working oven. Learning how to make emergency bread is a useful skill that ...

You never know what you’ll have on hand during an emergency. More often than not, you’ll have to get creative. This creative discovery – using dryer lint and petroleum jelly – will make starting your average campfire so much easier. That jar of petroleum jelly sitting unused in the bathroom jar ...

When a natural disaster hits, an emergency food supply will only last for so long. That’s why you need to have a plan on how you will feed yourself long-term. With that being said, you should start a garden now or at least have emergency supply of plant seeds. Growing vegetables will be much ...