Everybody likes to get something for free and here’s a huge collection of free manuals for you to download. I have not had a chance to review all of them so I can’t say …
Free Manuals to Download on Survival and Edible Plants Read More »
Now, I won’t say that I am cheap, but I never like to see waste. I use everything that I can. As many of you know, the shelf life of cooking oils is not indefinite, so …
Over the years as a prepper, I’ve noticed the huge increase in INFORMATION. It’s everywhere. Blogs, forums, websites, products, books upon books, and even scams. Preppers have never had more INFORMATION, and yet, preppers have …
The better observer you are, the better your chances of survival are in an emergency. If you spend a lot of time in the same general areas, you should take the time to learn to …
Being a Good Observer is an Important Skill in the Backcountry Read More »
I watch several of the survival shows on TV and occasionally find some good information that slips by the directors. (It seems that many of these shows are more hype than substance.) I wouldn’t want …
Reality TV has made faux survivalists of too many of us. A lot of people probably believe that we’d be able to live through a life-threatening situation just because we’ve watched all the episodes of …
7 common misconceptions about wilderness survival Read More »
Before you run out to an hunt wild bird eggs, you might want to check your local laws. Hunting songbird and game bird eggs is illegal in most of the United states. But if you …
Whether you live in a city or just visit on rare occasions, there is always the possibility of being stuck in an urban survival situation in case of a collapse or disaster. So how do …
Urban Survival, What happens if you are Stuck in a City Read More »
I have encountered a number of people carrying The Emergency Mylar Blankets or sleeping/bivy bags in their kits or vehicles.  In talking with them, many do not understand their limitations. Emergency Mylar blankets can be useful for …
Emergency Mylar Blankets/Sleeping Bags and Their Limitations Read More »
I live in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and every year people get lost and die in the winter. Normally they are not properly equipped and die from hypothermia. They drive to the …
Hypothermia and What you Need to Know to Stay Alive Read More »