Survival Tips and Tactics

People generally are averse to violence. However, at times, it becomes imperative to resort to violence for self-defense. It might be because someone is trying to mug you or troubling your [...]

When out in the wilds, there are plenty of dangerous that are clear and present to worry about, but often one of the most dangerous risks is hygiene. This is because when exposed to the stresses [...]

In a survival situation, it is the fittest who get to continue living, but that does not necessarily mean that you are comfortable giving up your civilized humanity. In this situation, the [...]

Should a catastrophe occur, you should likely already have a thorough, well-developed plan designed to help get you out of the densely populated areas and into a region that is more [...]

Do you know those personality tests that ask what would you take with you on a deserted island? Most of us reply with a good book or a fully charged smartphone, but if the situation was real, [...]

The phrase “man’s best friend,” is not simply an empty platitude. Dogs have been recognized as one of the first domestic animals and actually domesticated themselves to us. As [...]

Preppers understand all too well that their work is never done. There is always something to do, something to be learned, something that could one day save your life. However, we live in a [...]

If you find yourself fighting for your life, adaptability is one of your greatest assets. In many cases this means working with whatever resources you might find along the way. If you are [...]

In the event that you must leave your home during a major crisis, it is to your advantage to have a personalized bug-out vehicle.  Aside from giving you confidence when traveling over rough [...]

As a prepper, being able to gain access to news and other important information still involves the use of computers and electricity. On the other hand, becoming free of commercial electricity is [...]

In an emergency, there will be chaos. With everything turning topsy-turvy, and you are looking to survive the disaster (man-made or natural), personal hygiene will be the last thing on your mind. [...]

No matter whether you hear the tornado sirens or an order comes to evacuate for some other reason, there is a moment of panic that can send every thought from your mind.  Even if you have a fully [...]

Bic lighters are known to be the best option when it comes to lighters for survival kits, tool kits, first aid kits, and more. They are preferred by people all over as they can be safely stored [...]

If you own a survival or tactical knife, then you have probably noticed a hole in the handle. Some have these holes, some do not. Although it does not seem so, knives that have these holes can be [...]

Do you work, have children to pick up, or leave your home on a regular basis? If so, there is every chance that you may be away from home, and all your supplies, when a crisis happens.  In my [...]

The Everyday Carry community is growing and the number of people who want to know more about it is growing. They scroll through pages of images and even then, they do not fully understand what it [...]

Are you looking for the simplest, most effective ways to prepare for major storms or even a complete social collapse? If you are on a tight budget like the rest of us, homemade survival gear may [...]

Have you ever turned on the local news to find out that there is a “boil water advisory” for your local area?  If so, then you may be led to believe that there isn’t much to water [...]

Have you ever thought about what separates an individual who survives a disaster from one that does not?  Most often, survivors are individuals who can: Respond quickly. Have a clear [...]

Natural disasters like wildfires and extreme weather injured or killed over 2600 Americans in 2015, and caused 4.8 billion dollars of damage (1) .  What separates the survivors from the [...]

Do you remember the days when you could use electrical tape to fix everything from sink drains to frayed wires?  Since duct tape is stronger, cheaper, and comes in a larger number of options, I [...]

I am not the only prepper that has put in many hours of research related to choosing the best bug out location.  The best bug out plans (including mine) don’t stop at finding the best place [...]

As someone that has been shooting with revolvers for decades, and I can truly say that the .357 Magnum Revolvers are some of my favorites. They have, each in their own way, served me well in [...]