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In the wild, you can survive by making a meal out of edible insects. Save yourself from starvation as you get to know some of these insects in this article!

In the event of a major collapse, there are a number of basic skills most people will need to learn in order to survive.

Survival cooking will be a crucial skill when the power grid is no longer reliable, and especially after society has collapsed.

It is wise to learn from the experience of others. We can look to the trials, tribulations, and lived experience of others who persevered through challenging circumstances that we ourselves may yet face. Their choices, skills, training and attitudes should inform our own. It is no stretch to say that there is nothing new under ... Read more

Take your prepping to the next level with advanced survival skills and challenges. Discover how to push yourself further.

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If the off-grid life is calling to you, then you have an adventurous spirit. But to be self-sufficient, you need these basic pioneer skills.

Improve your survival skills with these ten essential survival knots, tutorials, and visual guides to help you learn them quickly.

Catching a fish with your bare hands sounds like the sort of story you’d hear around a campfire, a tall tale to be sure. But, hand fishing works and lots of people do it. You may have heard of noodling for catfish, but other types of fish can be caught with just your hands too, […]

Learning to make survival items will save you money now and make life easier after SHTF. Here are 25 items that are fairly easy to make.

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

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Here are 12 basic outdoor survival skills you need to master if you want to be able to make it on your own in the wilderness.

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

Learning to make survival items will save you money now and make life easier after SHTF. Here are 25 items that are fairly easy to make.

Carrying a fire is a practical, millennia-old way to reuse an ember. When you're moving camps, you can take an ember with you.

If the off-grid life is calling to you, then you have an adventurous spirit. But to be self-sufficient, you need these basic pioneer skills.

11 survival tips that could save your life one day. Tell the difference between a non-venomous and a venomous snake bit with these survival tips.

In 1981, stunt man Dar Robinson earned a world record for a 220-foot freefall — a feat which was shot for a Burt Reynolds flick. It’s a record that’s still unbroken nearly forty years later. Stuntmen like Robinson make a living knowing how to fall without getting hurt. The same goes for actors and professional […]

Summer is fast approaching, and that can only mean one thing—more outdoorsy things to do.

This video is about some life hack inserts that were printed over 100 years ago. Most people have forgotten these life hacks.

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

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

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

Learn 25 pioneer-inspired survival recipes. From bread to stews, these recipes will keep you nourished during tough times.

Winter is here, which means plenty of travel for the holidays and lots of adventures through snowy environments and mountain passes. Before you head out to more rural and remote areas this season, take some time to stock your vehicle with tire chains, a portable shovel, flashlight, lighter/matches, extra clothes, blankets, kitty litter (for traction), […]

These lost survival skills used to be common knowledge. Every homesteader should practice these skills because we might need them again.

In a last resort survival situation, knowing how to create and utilize homemade weapons can be crucial. Here are 30 homemade weapons.

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Every prepper knows that no matter how you much they’ve done to prepare ahead, there’s no guarantee things will go according to plan. Supplies can run out