Whether you realize it or not, practicing mental exercises to be truly prepared is probably one of the most important elements of crisis survival. Sure, learning things like where to get emergency water and how to trap animals are important, but mental toughness cannot be overlooked. One of my friends who likes to go by… Read More

I have to warn you – the idea of selecting a rifle for survival is an extremely controversial topic right now. In fact, just mentioning it has already made me extremely unpopular with about half the country (as well as our president). That’s because this once-great nation has become so terrified of the idea of guns that… Read More

When we think of trees, we typically think of their normal uses: shade, lumber, etc. – but what you might not know is that there are specific  trees every prepper should grow. These trees are not only great for the above uses, but they also have a huge variety of survival applications that every survivalist should… 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

Many people have no idea how to stop bleeding from a gunshot or stab wound. At most, they can only sit there, paralyzed in fear. This isn’t such a rare situation to be in, either – it seems like every time you turn on the news, there’s another story of someone that’s been killed by… Read More

One of the hardest things for us preppers to do is to warn our unbelieving friends and family of the signs an economic collapse is close. It has become abundantly clear that this is merely a foregone conclusion at this point – the dollar has been steadily losing value, more and more jobs are being outsourced to foreigners… Read More

To be honest, most people don’t even want to think about how to do laundry off the grid. The idea of going without their trusty washer and dryer is enough to make some people shudder in fear. I mean, think of it – without clean clothes, you not only get dirty and smelly, but your clothes can… Read More

Ok, I’ll be honest. There’s not a ton of research or information about survival tips for the elderly and disabled. And you know what? I think that’s a crying shame. Whether you’re 4 or 104, handicapable or not, we here at Survival Frog believe everyone deserves their best chance for survival and preparedness. Plus, even if you are… Read More

It’s hard to imagine that there could be any possible benefits of dandelions – after all,  just the sight of these weeds poking out of the lawn causes even the most experienced gardeners to grimace and immediately find a shovel to extricate them from their new home. But wait! Before you take another step toward that shovel, just read… Read More

We realize that pantyhose isn’t the manliest item in your survival bag – but luckily for us, there’s a surprising amount of survival uses for pantyhose.  Think about it – pantyhose is lightweight, washable, reusable, compact, and discreet. And if you have a wife, girlfriend, mother, or sister one of them is bound to have… Read More