Whether it's a natural disaster, zombie apocalypse, or worse, bug out gear can be essential for survival. Here's what you really need.

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With the abundance of bad information out there, it's easy for new preppers to make mistakes. I've made many mistakes myself and I'm sure I'll make more, but that's part of the learning process. To help you speed up this process, here are some common prepping mistakes you'll want to avoid.

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Instructions on how to set up a defensive position in a house.

There's no point in owning survival tools if you don't know how to use them. Here are some common survival tools to practice using.

There are numerous occasions when we need a rope to be pulled very tight and secured while not losing any

This section consists of downloadable content related to General Survival topics – such as wilderness survival, basic preparedness steps, as well as other information that does not fit neatly in other categories. To download any of the files, right select on Link, then Select “Save As” , then select the download location on your computer. 3 ... Read more

I have survival / tactical / bug out / life kit go-bags stashed all over the world and I’m giving away 15 of them… It’s yours, if you can find them. -pro updates For more than a decade I’ve been doing the “vagabond survival prepping method” of which evolved from stashing small city-specific go-bags around

Instructions and tips for making an A-frame debris shelter for wilderness survival with no rope, tarp, axe or any supplies.

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Learn how to create a pocket survival kit that can be a life-saver in emergency situations. This guide provides step-by-step instructions.

Some of the oldest, time-honored survival books and manuals, all available for free download in PDF form. Army field manuals, food storage, and more.

Even if you don’t think that doomsday is around the corner, you can probably agree that people today lack even the most basic survival skills.

These items will be extremely valuable after the grid goes down. Start hoarding them now while you still can.

A good EDC kit will contain must-have survival items and items that you actually use on a regular basis.Here's our list of the top 10 best EDC Kits...

The threat of an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) being used as a weapon against the U.S. isn’t as far-fetched of a

Survival hacks and skills increase survivability. If you're looking for more information, you've come to the right place. Check out the ultimate list.

Considering a DIY survival gear project? Check out 11 of the best DIY survival gear projects for the average Joe.

Learn about the different ways you can catch fish in a survival situation and how to cook them once you've caught it.

Learning new skills and sharpening existing ones is an indispensable part of prepping. The old adage that says if you don’t use it, you lose it, is absolutely true and to keep the old brain matter functioning you’ll need to be feeding it new information on a regular basis. Pound-for-pound, the best way to get ... Read more

Vaseline has many uses and a long shelf-life, making it well-suited for homesteading and survival situations.

Vaseline has many uses and a long shelf-life, making it well-suited for homesteading and survival situations.

If you're a new prepper, you're going to make mistakes. But with these survival tips, you'll save time, money, and possibly your life.

A simple lean-to not only provides protection from wind and rain, but can also act as a shield to help trap heat and keep you warm.

Building and sustaining a fire is one of the most valuable survival skills, but it can be challenging. Here's how to do it.

Written by The Tenth Man, A B.O.B. List What do they know that we don’t? For those unaware , it was reported in December of 2014, in both mainstream and alternative news outlets that the US Treasury Department put out for bids to purchase $200,000 in Bug Out Bags for over 3800 federal bank examiners.

In this article, we're going to learn how to make clay bricks, soil bricks, papercrete bricks, and concrete bricks.

Title: The complete American and Canadian sportsman's encyclopedia of valuable instruction Identifier: completeamerican00buzz Year: 1913 (1910s) Authors: Buzzacott, Francis Henry, 1861- [from old catalog] Subjects: Camping; Fishing; Hunting Publisher: [Chicago] M. A. Donohue & co Contributing Library: The Library of Congress Digitizing Sponsor: Sloan Foundation View Book Page: Book Viewer About This Book: Catalog Entry View All Images: All Images From Book Click here to view book online to see this illustration in context in a browseable online version of this book. Text Appearing Before Image: TricKs of Woodcraft. Things That Can Be Madd In Camp. Text Appearing After Image: 14—Brush Lean to Teepee. 431 15-Camp Fire Place.. Note About Images Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.

By BadVooDooDaddy This post really made me think about what those top 10 items would be. I had to do a bit of thinking and soul searching to come up with these items. There are quite a few that didn’t make the list but it did make me realize that I really don’t need some ... Read more

It seems that every person, at some point in their life, wants to go ‘back to basics.’ To something more simple, more rugged. While most people don’t necessarily want to go back to being a nomadic hunter/gatherer, there is something to be said about the ability to make what you need to survive. There are […]

When the big one hits, you'll want to be as far away as possible. Here are 10 places to consider.

How to trap food in the wild when you need it most

Rappelling isn’t just the final ride at the end of climb. Sometimes, it’s a survival strategy necessary to help you get out of a tricky situation.

These 12 survival tools are a total must-have. Learn how to use them properly and discover how to find the best quality...

It is very difficult to make activated charcoal, but if you're patient and respect the process, it can be done.

Whether you’re stranded in the wilderness or without heat in a snowstorm, some survival hacks using soda cans could save the day.