The Three Most Important Survival Skills According to Grandpa
What skills did Grandpa need to survive? We all want to “live a long time” but we don’t want to “get old.” Funny thing, language. “Survival” is the same as “living.” If we don’t survive,…
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Bug Out Vehicles – BOV’s 5 elements to think about
If the study of survival (whether it be primitive, urban or disaster) is your thing, then you’ve probably at least thought about a BOV. For guys especially, it’s fun to dream about these vehicles and…
Infectious Diseases – Rabies
Alternative names: hydrophobia Type of infection: viral Incubation period: between 2 and 12 weeks (though both longer and shorter periods have been reported) Mortality rate: 100% fatal if not treated Vector: various mammals History…
Deadliest Small Game Primitive Trap – Video
4 Powerful Plants You Can Grow To Fight Infections Naturally
Long ago, before there were hospitals, doctors, and pharmaceuticals… there were plants. From the beginning of time people have used plants to heal their bodies and treat disease. The roots, stalks, leaves, seeds, bark, nuts,…
Six Tips for Becoming Street Smart Using Urban Survival Skills
First let us start out with a definition of “street smart”. The Urban Dictionary describes street smart as the prevailing trait of “someone who is intelligent, has good common sense, knows how to handle bad…
Plan Your Garden According to the Growing Season
One of the great things about living in a sub-tropical climate is the extra long garden season. They say we have 360 growing days per year. That’s true. Sort of. The time table for this…
Bugging Out – Where to Go?
Bugging out should, with rare exception, be your last resort rather than your primary plan. That said, it is important to plan for the possibility that home won’t be a safe haven. …
12 Life-Saving Household Items For The End Of Days
1. Tortilla Chips Need fire but all you’ve got is the munchies? Ditch the leaves and use tortilla chips as kindling. The oil in the chips helps the fire burn longer. 2. Toothpaste Can’t see…
Bug Out Bag List of Essentials
Water and Hydration Arguably the most important bug out bag essentials are related to water and hydration. The human body can go without water for only 72 hours, whereas it can go without food…