Life was harder in the old days, and people had to do a lot more to survive. Our lives today are relatively easy, and a lot of the useful knowledge from back then has been lost for most people. Luckily, some of these old school survival hacks are still around. Today, I’ll share with you… Read More

What would you do if you or a loved one broke a bone during a crisis? Most people might try to hastily set the bone in a panic, with the reasoning that it’s a serious medical situation that can’t afford to wait. It’s true that a broken bone is a serious problem, but many times… Read More

Would you like to relax in a hot tub after a long day of hard work? Soaking in a hot tub seems like one of the many things you’d have to go without in a SHTF situation, but it’s actually pretty simple to build your survival hot tub. You see, while researching a recent article… Read More

A good survival knife is one of the best tools to have on hand during an emergency. Too many people think that someone who chooses to carry a knife outside of the kitchen must be some kind of maniac. They assume that knives must be used as weapons simply because they can be used as… Read More

If SHTF and your water supply runs dry, knowing how to harvest rainwater can be an invaluable skill. According to the EPA, the average US citizen uses almost 100 gallons of water per day. Even in a survival situation, each person in your household would still need about 2-4 gallons a day for drinking and… Read More

Having a knife on hand is an absolute must during a survival situation. A good survival knife can help you catch food, build shelter, and defend yourself from attacks. Unfortunately, this use will cause the knife to go dull, which means you’ll also need a way to sharpen it. How to Sharpen Your Knife in… Read More

We’ve recently talked about a few different tactics for obtaining food when SHTF and today’s article is going to focus on the “potato tower” method. With this method, anyone can easily grow a lot of potatoes in about 4 square feet of space.  This method can be used both indoors and outside, so you can… Read More

Like it or not, the marijuana industry has also produced an increased interest in hydroponic systems for gardening. Hydroponic gardening is simply the process of growing plants without soil, and hydroponic systems are well-suited for indoor growing. This is a crafty way to grow something you’d get arrested for if you planted it out in… Read More

Learning how to hunt for food with snare traps is a very useful survival skill. If you’re reading this, chances are you understand the importance of being prepared for an emergency. But what happens if your plans fall through? Maybe your home is equipped with supplies for when SHTF, but what if you’re forced to… Read More

Bungee cords have been around for a long time. Back during World War I, uses for bungee cords included adding extra suspension to aircraft and helping paratroopers land safely. Today, most people keep a few bungee cords in their garage to help secure items to their car. It’s possible you may have some in your… Read More