This article is a guide to different ways of preserving food at home. It will briefly cover some of the best methods and how they work. Of course as survivalists, having food that can last in event of a crisis is essential. If you have not given serious thought toContinue Reading
You have decided it is a good day for a short hike on a well-known trail. A trail well known to you anyways because you have hiked it numerous times and you know every twist and turn. You know how long it takes from start to finish and you haveContinue Reading
Water is in many respects, the most essential survival item. Your body needs to consume a significant amount of water each day to function properly. You may only survive a matter of a few days without water, and you may feel the effects of dehydration even sooner. Remember that inContinue Reading
When backpacking, you want to be prepared for emergencies and to keep yourself well nourished and hydrated. You also want to avoid fatigue, however, by keeping your pack as light as possible. Here are ways to lighten the load while still staying fit and comfortable on your journey. Lightening theContinue Reading
These rankings are based on statistics from the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR), an organization headed by the United Nations secretary for humanitarian affairs. The data covers the years from 1970-2005. It is important to consider which disaster is most likely in your area, as these are global rankings. Remember thatContinue Reading
Until recently most people thought that pandemics were ancient history. Now we know this is not true at all. Recent history shows that pandemics can happen any time to any number of people in any location. The reality is that our world is more connected today than ever. We areContinue Reading
Most of us are choosing to stay at home, whether because of government suggestion or otherwise. These are difficult times mentally, and survivalists should be prepared for a crisis like this. However as prepared as we might hope to be, this can hit us, but there are solid strategies forContinue Reading
Whether hiking to a safe retreat or holding up in your home a dog can be a real asset to a Survivalist. Dogs sense things we can’t, some dogs can create a strong psychological deterrent for would be attackers, plus there is no doubting the benefits of dog companionship. However, whileContinue Reading
Of course it is always important to get the nutrients you need, but in a survival situation it may be harder than normal. This easy guide should help you make sure you get the nutrients you need. Multi-Vitamins All multivitamin pills providing 5000 International Units (1500 mg retinol equivalent) vitaminContinue Reading
Granted, gardening isn’t the most exciting topic when it comes to post-apocalyptic or crisis survival, but this is a vital survival skill. Just because you ordered all those nitrogen packed heirloom seeds doesn’t mean you’re all set. Though, of course, you should get heirloom seeds for your survivalist garden and IContinue Reading
