The Need for a Virtual Private Network I’m going to step outside of the norm in this article and talk a little about protecting yourself online and the importance of using a VPN (aka virtual private network). Don’t worry, I’m going to skip all of the techno babble for those that aren’t interested…

How to Stop a Vehicle with Gunfire With the recent increase of vehicles being used as weapons by terrorists, I feel it is appropriate to discuss how to stop a vehicle with gunfire. This primarily focuses on the use of a pistol as that is the weapon you are most likely to be carrying if you happen to…

Can you Take Medication Meant for an Animal? Certainly, in times where doctors and hospitals are available to us, we should always consult with a physician prior to taking any kind of medication. In times of disaster, when no one else is there for you, it is up to you and your family to choose the…

Controlling excess bleeding is one of those things that can overwhelm people. There are all kinds of acronyms and other memory joggers out there that try to help you remember what you’re supposed to do. I have a hard time remembering things like that under normal conditions, let alone a high stress…

The Best SHTF Vehicle Fuel is going to be in short supply following any kind of collapse. It doesn’t matter what the event was. Once this occurs, you’re going to have to find some form of transportation that doesn’t rely on gas or diesel. The simple fact that a bicycle doesn’t need fuel makes it the…

Prepping Tips for Everyone If you’ve been prepping for any length of time then these may be a refresher or they may be brand new. If you’re just starting in the prepping/preparedness world, then these will most likely be new to you. Either way, there’s something for everyone in this list of prepping…

How to Prepare for a Flood Preparing for a flood is extremely important. Flooding is one of the most common natural disasters in the United States (and in many other parts of the world). It occurs across the country, but those that live in areas that are lower in elevation than a nearby body of…

How Can You Survive a Nuclear Attack ? Since nuclear weapons (aka nukes, nuclear bombs, atomic bombs) were first used during WWII, the world has been asking itself how to survive a nuclear attack or nuclear war. Now, with nuclear threats popping up around the world, Google searches for how to…

Survival Hygiene in Your B.O.B. I have one question about your bug out bag. Will it keep you clean? It may be packed with the latest tactical gear, plenty of ammo, ultralight tents, Datrax bars and everything else they sell on the right column of websites. How do you plan on staying clean? Don’t…

The Best Bug Out Bag List It seems like putting together the best bug out bag (or B.O.B.) checklist is one of those things that every preparedness website has to do. The thing that other sites often ignore is the fact that everyone has different needs and lives in different environments. This bug…

A survival axe is often much more efficient than a knife in a survival situation. They allow you to gather and split firewood more efficiently, can speed up the processing of game and they’re also useful in the creation of shelters. When you bring an axe with you, you have a hammer, a weapon, a…