If you’ve ever watched the TV show Survivor, you’ll notice that one staple that producers always give contestants is rice. Rice keeps you filled up and provides easy meals when other supplies are hard to come by. You can make a wide variety of recipes using rice and it helps acts as a filler food […]
Surviving in any outdoor situation means that you have to have the gadgets that can help you. While there are many tools available that offer to help ensure survival, there are five top gadgets that no one should be without. These are all items that contribute to your safety and need for food, water, and […]
You need to have your gear already contained and ready to go for two main reasons. First, in the event of an emergency, everyone already knows where to go to get their hands on several days’ worth of necessary supplies. Secondly, in the event of an emergency, if your home becomes unfit for habitation and […]
Water is the one supply you definitely can’t live without for very long. Above all else, you have to be prepared for a good water supply that will keep you and your family alive for days, weeks and months. The problem with water is that it’s heavy. It’s not the most portable item to carry […]
When catastrophe hits, you want to be in the best physical and mental shape possible to keep yourself and your family safe and healthy. It’s important to keep your immune system strong and your body pumped full of vitamins so that you don’t develop any deficiencies. Some people simply stockpile a basic multi vitamin for […]
The job of a survival blanket is to increase your odds of surviving in extreme conditions. Most survival blankets are tear-resistant and have some type of reflective material on the outside of them. Some can also be used in water to help lock your body heat in. They can be made of various materials and […]
Knowing how to adapt to whatever situation you’re placed in can increase your odds of survival. When you’re in survival mode, one of the skills you need to know is how to start a fire. Shows and cartoons that depict people rubbing two sticks or two rocks together don’t show how difficult friction fire starting […]
To survive, humans need food and water, shelter from the elements, warmth in extreme temperatures and first aid in the event of injuries. Regardless of whether you have all the long term supplies you’d like to have in the event of a disaster, you should make sure that you have a basic survival kit for […]
When you make the decision to go off the grid and build a family property that allows you to be self sufficient and safe in the event of a crisis or disaster, you need to make sure it meets several requirements in addition to food and water. A good piece of property is first and […]
When you have the knowledge that you need, you can weather short-term and long-term disasters. But without knowing how to survive, you lessen your odds of making it through. Survival guides share the knowledge that can help you to survive no matter what your location is – and knowing and preparing for the different ways […]