In a previous article I discussed the term “everyday carry” (EDC) – which refers to the set of items you keep with you at all times (keys, tools, emergency supplies, firearms, etc.). Your EDC will of course change depending on the circumstance. For example, are you going hiking or are you ...

If a natural disaster, like a mass power outage, should hit and the political and social order (that we have learned to so heavily rely on) is in disarray, you are going to want to learn how to survive a catastrophe. Besides water and shelter procurement, you will have to provide your body with ...

People are addicted to coffee. How addicted? Four out of five Americans drink coffee and the average drinker finishes at least two cups a day. So because of this, you will most likely find that the majority of homes have coffee. If a long-term disaster would strike, most people would probably ...

You may have heard of a BOB (bug out bag) but have you thought of preparing a get-home bag in case of emergencies? If something happens while you are anywhere outside of the home, you’ll need these items handy to make it back safe: Water Food Personal documents First-aid kit that includes ...

We live in uncertain times. Threats like ISIS make the possibility of Martial law coming to your city more probable than in years past. And while we hope and pray that such a scenario doesn’t come to pass, it never hurts to be prepared. Martial law is the imposition of military rule and ...

If you’ve ever seen a survival drama, you know that you need some serious skills to survive. And I’m not talking about making a communications device from a coconut. Below are 6 simple skills that will up your chances of survival in an emergency situation. #1 Stop, Drop, and Roll ...

The people have Russia have a rich history, which when examined closely, can benefit survivalists greatly. The Russian people have many secrets to surviving, including how to get by using things found in nature to heal physical and mental ailments. The recipes and holistic tips below all come ...

Whether it’s the government or zombies, you don’t want anyone following you when you have to run. Sometimes bugging out is a far safer option than waiting for doom to find you. Here are a few tips to make sure you aren’t followed: No matter how prepared you are, at some point it’s smarter to ...

The following scene is standard for most disaster movies: crowded highways and honking horns as people try to flee a city. Occupants then abandon their cars and continue to flee on foot as the disaster pursues them. This could happen in real life. And if it does, there will be a magnitude of ...

Whether you are evacuating before a natural disaster or running from the government, a properly stocked bug out bag can save your life. That bag can also be useless if filled with the wrong items. As Benjamin Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” If ...