Knowing how to make light in a pinch is a key skill for any survivalist or really just anyone who doesn’t want to get caught unprepared in a crisis. So, whether you like hiking and need some survival tips, whether you want to know how to deal with a prolonged power outage at home, or… Read More

Starting a fire can be difficult. That’s why there are so many tools designed to help you get your fire started and keep it going. It’ll be easier for you to start a fire if you know which type of campfire you should build to suit the conditions you’re in. If you’re struggling to start… Read More

Whether you plan on bugging out or bugging in when SHTF, you’re going to need fire and heat. Most of us use electricity right now, but what will you do when the power goes out? You should have at least a couple backup fuel sources for emergencies, but you might not know which ones to… Read More

Camping season is just around the corner, which means plenty of  hot dog and hamburger campfire meals. I’m a fan of traditional camping grub, but I like to mix things up from time to time. That’s why I put together a list of 14 simple and unique recipes that you can cook around a campfire. We… Read More

Sad to say, but recent changes in our country have made it necessary for people to learn how to survive the chaos of a violent protest. Now, I firmly believe in every citizen’s right to protest and peacefully assemble, but the key word there is peacefully.  Most of the protests occurring these days are more… Read More

Now most people – preppers and non-preppers alike – automatically assume that burning firewood is one of the easiest things you can do to survive. After all, what’s there to know? All wood is the same, right? Wrong.   The more you know about the different types of firewood, the more you can prevent disastrous… Read More

Fire is one of the most critical things you can have in a survival situation, but few people know how to make it last by making an All-Night Fire. That’s right – I said a fire that lasts all night. A fire you won’t have to babysit. A fire that will keep you warm for up to 14… Read More

Ok everybody, it’s time to talk about another wild, wacky survival tool you would never expect to help you if SHTF…today’s topic: the tin can! But seriously, although it seems strange, there’s a surprising amount of survival uses for tin cans. Not only can you use these in your home, but they’re also attributable to camping,… Read More

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

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