I’ve seen and heard a lot of weird things in my life – especially being in the prepping world – but these have to be 21 of the weirdest survival hacks ever. It just goes to show you people can “MacGyver” amazing survival tools out of anything when motivated to do so. Desperate times can call for desperate measures, and… Read More

I’ll be honest – I was incredibly skeptical when I heard there were survival uses for old CDs and DVDs.  I mean, let’s face it – it’s 2016 now, and not many people (at least the younger generations) use CDs anymore. Nope, now it’s all about smartphones and downloading your music/videos off the internet. And what… Read More

So here’s an interesting thought – what if there were some crazy and awesome uses for dental floss…besides just for keeping your gums healthy? I say there is – and I’m about to share all this glorious wisdom with you. I’m about to prove to you that not only can dental floss help keep your teeth clean and… Read More

So, as we probably all know, lighters and matches aren’t the only items to start a fire. In fact, there’s a multitude of other unusual items (most of which you can probably find in your house right now) that can start a fire that you don’t even know about.    Get ready to see your ordinary household items… Read More

Though knot-tying isn’t a widely practiced skill set anymore, it’s still essential to know how to tie the most useful knots needed for survival. You don’t have to be a Boy Scout to figure out that knot-tying is important; if you’re in a SHTF situation (or even just out camping), it’s essential to always have rope and to know… Read More

It’s not easy creating your own bug out bag and it can be even harder knowing where to start. We’ve been there, and that’s why we’ve created this essential bug out bag list.  This list of essential survival items is sure to help you create the best bag for your needs (or to add to your existing bag)…. Read More

Simple Steps to Determine If You’re Emergency Drinking Water Is Safe to Drink I might be stating the obvious here, but that’s OK. If SHTF then one of the most important resources you’ll need to secure (or have ready access to) is emergency drinking water. Sounds like a no brainer, but I can’t tell you… Read More

When it comes to home supplies that double as great survival tools the 5-gallon bucket is one of the best alternatives around…which is why I’m writing on the ways to Use 5-Gallon Buckets For Survival.   These simple and affordable buckets are seemingly a dime a dozen. And while many of us use them in or… Read More

Wacky (and Effective) Ways to Generate Free Energy I’m always on the lookout for ways to generate free energy. The simple truth is millions of Americans spend way too much money on power and if they knew how many different alternative and free energy solutions were out there they’d be shocked. Not just because these… Read More

Yes, Paracord Can Keep You Fed For Life I talk a lot about the value of paracord, and there are countless uses for this incredible survival tool. Probably one of the best uses for it is using it to secure food. Even if you were without any kind of survival food whatsoever you could use… Read More