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01/26/2019 / By Mary Miller

The best gear for building a survival shelter

If ever you find yourself lost in the wilderness, your top priority should be finding shelter. A shelter can protect you from the elements and exposure to extreme heat or cold. It also keeps you safe from pesky bugs and curious animals. While being able to build a temporary shelter with your bare hands is certainly an […]

12/18/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Unstoppable survival skills and tools that will see you through almost any SHTF situation

In the world of prepping there are basic survival tools, and then there are unstoppable survival weapons and skills that will see the average prepper through virtually anything that man or nature can throw at them. American Preppers Network (APN) recently outlined the most important skills and tools that every prepper should ensure they have […]

11/05/2018 / By Zoey Sky

How to make cordage from common plants

When SHTF, cordage may help save your life. String or rope of any kind is useful when you’re in a survival situation. You can significantly improve your chances of surviving by learning how to make rope using common plants. (h/t to PreppersWill.com.) Cordage has limitless survival applications – you can use it for fishing, hunting, and […]

10/23/2018 / By Lance D Johnson

Choose the right paracord for survival

It doesn’t matter if you are fleeing through the woods in a survival situation or if you are just camping over the weekend. Some items are so light, compact, and versatile; they will come in handy no matter what the situation is. Most backpackers and survivalists know how important it is to carry a sturdy […]

10/04/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Innovation is crucial to survival: How to use shoelaces for a variety of applications when SHTF

When SHTF, preppers know how to turn everyday objects into multi-purpose tools. For example, shoelaces can have various uses besides keeping your shoes in your feet. (h/t to UrbanSurvivalSite.com) Here are nine ways you can use shoelaces in a survival scenario. As a belt – During a survival scenario, you need to stay as mobile as […]

03/11/2018 / By Lance D Johnson

Fun bushcraft projects to practice with your kids to increase their survival skills

One of the subjects missing in public schools is bush craft and survival skills. National Parks, State Forests, and privately-owned campgrounds are like real life textbooks just waiting to be explored. If your school district or home school practice hasn’t made room for bush craft, it’s time to start practicing fun wilderness projects with your […]

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