We are blessed in our modern-day society with a robust and diverse communications grid: landline phones, cell phones, cable Internet, even satellite communication. But the stark reality is that all of those systems can, do and have gone down in ...
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Everyday Carry: The 5 Dumbest, Craziest Mistakes People Make (Do No. 4 And You May Lose All Your Gear)
In a way, our everyday carry kit is our bodyguard: It’s always with us to keep us safe. But even bodyguards make mistakes, and the EDC is one aspect of survival that needs to be fine-tuned. One way of adjusting ...
Read More »The Only 3 Knives You Need For Off-Grid Survival
I have had a passion for cutlery since I was about 8 years old, and have endeavored to learn as much as I possibly can about them ever since. In fact, my passion has resulted in me writing quite a ...
Read More »Take The 30-Second Quiz: Are You REALLY Self-Reliant?
As a rule, I have found that most homesteaders, survivalists and off-grid types are self-reliant people by nature. You have to be. After all, it is self-reliance that is at the very foundation of your lifestyle choice. Arguably, it is ...
Read More »Emergency Water Purification When You’re Desperate And Dehydrated (And Your Forgot Your Water Filter)
If I had to choose from among the worst possible scenarios of being marooned in the wilderness, it would be one of these two predicaments … First, I’m stuck in an area where there doesn’t seem to be any readily ...
Read More »9 More ‘Pioneer Tools’ You’ll Need If The Grid Fails
To read the first story in this series, click here. The modern homestead is heavily dependent on electricity and gasoline – for everything from lawnmowers to tractors to chainsaws to electric drills. But during a power outage, particularly a ...
Read More »5 ‘Overlooked Preps’ You Better Get Before Disaster Strikes
If you believe in the value of being ready for a disaster, then you probably understand that the time to prepare is now. Since the type of disaster or crisis may vary, it can be difficult to prioritize exactly ...
Read More »3 Survival Uses For Space Blankets You Probably Don’t Know
Most survivalists are familiar with the traditional space blanket, also known as the Mylar blanket. Almost all pre-made survival kits, like the kinds that come in water bottles, have a space blanket in them. Even though space blankets are very ...
Read More »Primitive Off-Grid Survival Communication
Before we dive into off-grid communication, let’s define a few terms. “Off the grid” means no electric power, but solar and hand-cranked generators are still a possibility. That means that batteries for walkie-talkies, CB radios, flashlights, Ham radios and ...
Read More »Overlooked Survival Skills That Even The Experts Haven’t Mastered
The list of skills that would be useful in a survival situation is a very long one, and it’s nearly impossible for a single human being to be adept at all of them. But are there really skills that even ...
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