Prepare, Adapt & Overcome
Everyone should own a hand crank radio.
I truly believe that.
Why? Because we all have an obligation to prepare for future emergencies.
Regardless of whether you think a widespread global catastrophe is in the cards or not…
Local weather emergencies happen all the time – that’s a fact.
And the hand crank radio is one of the most reliable, versatile, and powerful tools in such an emergency.
So if you’re thinking about getting one, you’re in the right place. [Read more…]
We’ve all seen those new survival reality shows…
The ones where someone is dropped off naked in the jungle. Forced to make everything from scratch, including their clothes.
No thanks; I’d rather start with a good pair of tactical pants!
No matter what your day brings, from the job site to the backcountry, good tactical pants are a lifesaver.
I’m talking about lightweight, abrasion resistant materials with built-in stain resistance.
Pants specifically made to combat the harsh sun, fierce wind, and torrential downpours.
Pants with lots of pockets for all your tactical gear and anything else you need. [Read more…]
Are Acorns Edible? Can Humans Eat Acorns? Are Acorns Poisonous?
Today We’re going to get to the bottom of these questions and more…
Fall is harvest season.
Late summers and early fall are a whirlwind for anyone who hunts, fishes, gardens, and forages.
The time of year when everything becomes available all at once. The last chance we have to stockpile food resources for the coming winter.
Making it one of the busiest times of the year for those who have the proper set of self-reliance skills.
I know I’ve been busy because my pantry is nearly filled to capacity but we still have several months left to top it off. [Read more…]
Let me just say – there’s something incredibly satisfying about cooking a meal with the power of the sun.
Harnessing the power of sun’s rays to slow cook or grill a meal gives me a welling sense of pride.
I enjoy using human ingenuity to capture a little bit of the sun to put warm food in my belly.
And I like knowing that if the power grid were to go down for a long time, I’d still have a way to cook a meal.
Sure, you could cook a meal using fire, but solar ovens don’t require any “extra” resources.
It’s using the “free,” virtually unlimited, readily available fuel and putting it to good use. [Read more…]
Over the years, I’ve seen some pretty incredible claims in the world of outdoor and survival gear.
They usually center on getting something of high value for practically no cost. Using things you already have around the house!
Sound familiar?
Sounds sort of like an infomercial to me…
So, when I was asked to look into candle-powered heaters, I was intrigued.
He had heard stories of building DIY miniature space heaters. Ones built essentially for free with nothing more than a few garden pots and some bolts.
Some people even claim to heat an entire room with nothing but a few tea light candles. [Read more…]
Every serious survivalist dreams of having their own underground survival bunker.
A safe haven where we can escape to in the event of an emergency – an underground shelter where you can take refuge.
Whether you call it a survival bunker, an apocalyptic bunker, a bomb shelter, nuclear shelter or fallout shelter, doesn’t matter.
What matters is: It’s a place you can survive (typically underground).
A bunker with plenty of clean air, fresh water, and food in times epic disaster.
Sure, VIP’s like the President, billionaires, and wealthy moguls have emergency bunkers. [Read more…]
I don’t know about you, but nukes scare the hell out of me.
There’s just something wrong with an engineered chunk of metal possessing the ability obliterating an entire city. It’s not right.
And honestly, we’ve all been extremely lucky so far. Fortunate this power hasn’t been unleashed on us.
But it’s starting to feel like we’re on borrowed time…
And it’s not just the initial blast either – as if that’s not bad enough.
When these bombs detonate they scatter nuclear-charged particulates into the air we breathe.
This nuclear dust is called fallout, and it’s an invisible assassin. [Read more…]
In backpacking and survival – “every ounce counts.”
That’s a saying I learned years ago when I first began backpacking.
Every bit of weight you put into your pack must have a very good reason to be there.
Every piece of gear has to be useful.
When you’re packing for a long trip, it’s crucial to trim your pack weight down to just the bare essentials.
Otherwise, you’ll struggle through the day and get to camp exhausted.
Day after day, too much weight will grind you down and make a backpacking trip (or bug out) a real drag. [Read more…]
In the modern world, electronics are everywhere.
And these electronic devices all want your personal information.
Information that’s both valuable and vulnerable.
Without proper privacy protection, your electronic devices (i.e., phone, computer) may get hacked.
It’s not difficult for computer nerds to do.
And it’s a non-violent, easy way for criminals to watch, listen, extort, and steal from you.
In fact, this kind of crime is on the rise. Explosively. [Read more…]
Long ago, in the distant past, beyond the horizon of written history, a momentous event occurred.
An ancient human picked up a blunt object and beat another to death for the first time.
That moment changed the world forever.
Since then the art of self defense and the advance of weaponry has grown along with humans.
Entire arts forms have formed around specific self defense weapons.
Inventing techniques and methods to hone these deadly weapons to perfection over centuries.
And as civilization advanced, it became necessary to learn how to wield these weapons. [Read more…]