You absolutely should be building a bug out bag when you can afford to. If you still haven’t started storing water and food, then your focus should be on getting your food storage together first before you build a bug out bag. A bug out bag is one of the basic necessities for those people …
Is a Bug Out Bag Necessary: Will they even be effective? Read More »
Building a survival shelter is one of the things that everyone is always discussing. It doesn’t matter if it’s warm, cold, or in between, there’s someone out there talking about how to build a shelter for that type of environment. Shelter is one of the most important things for survival. Depending on where you are …
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Have you ever been out camping and had a storm roll in unexpectedly? I have. It really makes you think about just how safe your tent is! A tent is not safe during a lightning storm. If it is the highest thing in the area it’s at risk of being struck directly. If your tent …
Is It Safe To Be In a Tent During a Lightning Storm? (Do they protect you at all?) Read More »
One of the worst situations that you can get into is falling into ice-cold water with no way to get out, get dry or get to warmth! The length of time that you can survive in cold water is going to depend on the temperature of the water. Use the table below to see how …
Surviving in Freezing Water: How long you can stay submerged and still live Read More »
There are very few things that are as scary as a landslide. With tons of earth hurtling toward you, how are you supposed to survive? As soon as there is a threat of a landslide, do the following: Stay alert and awake. Many people die in a landslide at night. Listen for sounds like trees …
Survival Skills for Landslides: What to do and how to prepare Read More »
As we age, our need for vitamins and nutrients tends to change. As we pass 60 years old, we really need to make a conscious change in our diets. That got me thinking, “What food should we store as we get older?” Seniors who are storing food for long term storage (or family members that …
Survival Food Kits for Seniors: What to store as we get older! Read More »
Getting enough food stored for you and your family can be a daunting task without having to figure out where you’re going to put all of that food! Even if your goal is only to have a few months of food for the entire family, food storage can take up a lot of space that …
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Deserts are one of the most inhospitable climates on Earth! Depending on where you live, getting stuck in the desert can be a very real risk. Desert survival clothing should be lightweight and cover your body. Use this list to pack the best clothing for desert survival: Wide-brimmed Hat Long-Sleeved Shirt Long Pants Long Underwear …
From the Sahara to the Mojave: A Guide to Desert-Friendly Clothing Read More »
Knowing how to build a survival shelter isn’t only important for when you’re stuck in the wilderness, it’s also really important when you’re trying to survive in an urban area! Urban survival shelters may seem strange at first but they’re just as important as wilderness shelters. Learning how to build furniture shelters, mattress shelters, debris …
Urban Survival Shelters – Types of shelters and how to build them Read More »
Shelters change depending on where you build them, what building materials you have access to, how many people are with you, and more. What doesn’t change is the basic principles behind building these shelters. Basic shelter building principles don’t change regardless of where you are. You should follow these guidelines when making a shelter: Make …
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