One important piece of my preparations includes the ability to communicate with the outside world in case of emergency. Most of us rely on our cell phone for communication and those are great. But, there are some limitations. What happens when the battery goes dead? I’ve had that happen to me and have since added […]
Surviving in any outdoor situation means that you have to have the gadgets that can help you. While there are many tools available that offer to help ensure survival, there are five top gadgets that no one should be without. These are all items that contribute to your safety and need for food, water and […]
Dehydrated food has many uses beyond camping or traveling, It is great to have during emergencies. Since spoilage is out of the question when it comes dehydrated food it is quite helpful in emergency situations. When food moisture is removed the shelf life is prolonged. The choices for dehydrated foods are quite endless because of […]
Survival Straps are bracelets or other gear that are made from the same material that’s used for parachute cords. This type of cord is extremely lightweight and very comfortable to wear. To say that it’s strong is a definite understatement. This cord is woven together tightly and is attractive enough that many people wear the […]
Everyone should have a bug out bag – even if they don’t believe that the world as we know it is going to end soon. This collection of emergency items should be sufficient to meet your survival needs for at least three to five days. When it comes to building a bug out bag there […]
The day or night that you’ve prepared for has finally happened. Now the time has come for you to bug out. You’ve bought all your gear and the supplies you’ll need to exist wherever you’re headed. What’s left now is something that you can’t buy. It’s awareness. You have to stay aware when you’re bugging […]
When it comes to preparing for an emergency survival situation, it’s usually stockpiling food that people concentrate on. But you can survive without food far longer than you can without water. You can last for up to three weeks, depending on the climate and what type of shelter you have if you don’t have food. […]
If you are stuck on an island, you definitely have two choices to make, whether you will stay cast away or be a survivor. You will most likely choose the second option. But definitely your top concern when stuck in an island is to survive. So, in order to prepare for the worst case scenario, […]
Nowadays urban survival has become quite a popular topic. Television shows, podcasts, blogs and magazines have all contributed to the growing curiosity about survivalist tactics and skills. Due to all the press that this theme is generating, a lot of people are now beginning to look at stockpiling with new eyes. Also, more and more […]
Nothing is worse in a survival situation than not knowing what you’re going to do when disaster strikes unexpectedly. It’s one thing to not be prepared, but it’s quite another to not know anything about what to do so you end up panicking. When a chaotic situation hits that has the potential to last for […]