Knowing how to make rope is a valuable survival skill. Whether you are using plant fiber from the woods, store bought twine, or string from around the house to make your rope, this valuable skill could get you out of a jam in a crisis.   In the following videos you will learn the basics of […]

Keeping our homes safe and secure is a huge concern for most of us. The scary thing is that most people are not aware that the average home door can be kicked in with one swift kick, leaving you with very little time to react! Fortunately, front door security is only a few simple steps away. The […]

Knowing how to clean a fish is an important survival skill! Being able to do it quickly will save you valuable time and energy. This guy knocks it out like a pro. I’m not surprised that he learned it from an indian. 0 shares Share0 Tweet0 Pin0

Knowing how to tie effective knots is an essential survival skill. There are 8 knots I consider “survival knots,” because if you know these, you should be able to tie a knot for almost any survival situations you find yourself in. The following knots are useful for creating a shelter, trapping animals, carrying bundles of […]

After a SHTF event, being able to cook and boil water will be critical. Even if you already have this covered, knowing how to make an alcohol stove is great  knowledge to have. You never know what kind of situation you are going to find your self in!129 shares Share0 Tweet0 Pin129 1 The Easy […]

Best composting toilet I have seen so far! In fact, this design is so efficient that 3 cubic feet of peat moss (one big bag) will last 2 years for 2 people using the toilet everyday! Other Highlights about the BoonJon composting toilet: This toilet is a urine diverting toilet (as a result you won’t […]

Knowing how to pick a lock is not only a valuable skill for everyday life (think getting in the back door or the shed when you’ve lost your key) but a critical skill for urban survival after a disaster event. If you are caught in a SHTF event the roads may be blocked and you […]

In the event of a serious crisis communication will be a challenge to say the least. You will likely have to deal with the power being out, cell phones being non operational, and the need to communicate covertly. In this kind of circumstance Morse code is a god send. It requires little to no power […]

In a disaster situation the more communication options you have the better. You never know what kind of situation you are going to find yourself in. You may need to communicate silently without giving your position away, your hearing may be compromised, or you may just need to send a secret message without others knowing […]

If there is ever a major disaster, it is almost a given the power grid will fail. When that happens, communications fail. Telephone lines will be down, cell phone towers may be toppled to the ground, and the internet will be down. You won’t have any way to check on your family, connect with emergency […]