by Ryan Skiing, snowboarding, or just climbing an untouched snow canvas is about the best thing ever. Unfortunately, we know the bad side of winter sports and mountain expeditions: avalanches. As any snow guide will tell you, an avalanche is the most ruthless threat that nature can throw your way. Ski resorts have been buried … Read more
by Ryan When forced into a survival situation, Mother Nature can provide a variety of different resources. Many people see nature as the enemy in survival, but the right attitude is to see it as your ally. Fighting against nature is a losing battle. However, working with nature can give you the tools you need … Read more
by Ryan I must say that it saddens me seeing what humans have done to our planet. Any time you find a water source, you will likely find trash scattered along the shore. Often times this trash is going to be plastic bottles. It seems to be the most common item to be tossed aside, … Read more
by Ryan We constantly discuss all the different skills and strategies that can help somebody survive in a SHTF scenario. However, when it comes right down to it we can boil everything down to a handful of things that can spell disaster. Sure, there is a possibility that you get eaten by a bear or … Read more
In my experience, I have often found my gloves lacking. In addition, I have found times that I thought I would be fine without gloves only to end up with hands that are blistered and bloody. It my be my poor circulation or may be the circumstances, but I often find my hands to be … Read more
by Ryan If there is one theme that I preach repeatedly for survival situations, it is to practice before your life depends upon your skills. So many survivalists pour through books, videos, and television shows learning every little trick in the book. However, too many people stop there. I cannot count how many times I … Read more
We all know that we live in uncertain times. Whether you are in your home, in your car, at work, or on the street you have to be prepared to defend yourself. I do not want to sound like the world is coming to an end and it is every man for himself, but you … Read more
The best items for your everyday carry kit are items that are hidden in plain sight. Items that you can use in your everyday life allow you to expand your kit without having to keep that item concealed. A tactical pen is simply a pen designed for uses other than writing. It must be a … Read more
by Ryan Building a log cabin is not complicated, but it is difficult. The work is back-breaking, and the process requires incredible tenacity. If you are doing the work by yourself, the build will take months and possibly years depending on how much free time you have to work on the project. That being said, … Read more
We have all seen it in the movies… the hero has been captured and picks his handcuffs to escape. I recall a time from my youth when I found myself in handcuffs and pulled a staple from a cork board to try and pick the lock. It did not work. Needless to say this is … Read more
by Ryan As a survivalist and prepper I pride myself on being prepared for any situation and on staying current with the news that affects those situations. I have prepared for natural disasters such as flooding, earthquakes, wildfires, tornados, and volcano eruptions. I have also prepared for civil unrest, foreign invasion, nuclear attack, and pandemics. … Read more
by Ryan At first glance, you would not think that a square of thin cotton cloth would be all that useful. However, the humble bandana is one of the most useful tools you can have in a survival situation. Its simplicity makes it more versatile than just about anything you can bring with you. I … Read more
You probably have heard about the civil unrest and economic collapse in Venezuela. The footage and stories have been jaw-dropping to say the least. There are 10,000 citizens crossing the border every day just to get food, water, toilet paper, and medical supplies. They line up before the sun rises and store shelves are bare … Read more
by Ryan If you want to become more prepared for a survival situation, the information available can be overwhelming. Some sites are trying to teach you how to start a fire with a block of ice, while celebrities on television are telling you to drink your own urine. What? Thankfully there are a few simple … Read more
I think it is fair to say that the ability to start a fire is arguably the most important aspect of survival. Fire allows you to purify water, cook food, avoid hypothermia, dry clothes, deter insects, keep away predators, and see at night. Dehydration and hypothermia are the two most common ways that people die … Read more
So it is time to bug out. Something horrible has happened and you need to get away from civilization as quickly as possible. You have plenty of wilderness ahead of you, but you need to move quickly and put miles behind you. The terrain is rough, the rocks are slick, and you may even have … Read more
Wild edibles are an excellent food source in a survival situation. In most climates you can find wild edibles year round. However, eating the wrong plant can make you very sick and can possibly kill you. Many plants can cause severe diarrhea and vomiting which can lead to dehydration and starvation. Unfortunately, Mother Nature is … Read more