Most people in the United States have never lived without power. Indeed, in a world powered by electricity, it can be hard to contemplate a world without it. Yet, such reluctance can leave people woefully underprepared in emergencies, such as a power outage. In fact, the rising issue of climate change is making adverse weather …...

A vital part of any outdoor or survival situation is ensuring you know the right skills needed to flourish. As parents or teachers, we want to ensure our kids have the knowledge needed to thrive in difficult situations. It can however be extremely difficult to keep a child’s attention whilst offering them valuable lessons. Making...

When planning a trip into the snowy unknown you may be wondering how best to ensure your survival in case of a blizzard. As with any good wilderness trek, the best method of survival is to plan carefully and make sure you are familiar with different survival methods and tips. But what exactly should you …...

If the power suddenly went off in your house, what would you do? Well, you’d probably go and investigate the fuse box, or see if your neighbours are having the same problem. After that, you’d just have to wait for someone to come and do some repairs. However, imagine if you had a back up …...

Building your own log cabin may seem like a huge feat but with the right tools and guidelines, it’s a challenge worth trying! In fact, you can save a considerable amount of money and have the long-term satisfaction of knowing you build an awesome log home from scratch. For those that are considering building a …...

Did you know it’s possible to heat an entire room, with a few plant pots, bolts and a couple of tea lights? As winter is coming round again, you need to have some back up heaters ready for those cold and long nights, when your radiators aren’t working, and your house is slowly becoming uninhabitable. …...

If you want to be the ultimate survivalist and be prepared for anything, digging a water well is the way to go. I think we can agree that water is probably the most important thing you’ll need in a survival situation. As humans, we can only live without water for three days, so it’s vital …...

We’ve all been in a situation at least once in our lives where we will need a compass. Whether that is for hiking, walking, or any other kind of other excursion you might find yourself on – it is incredibly important as a general life skill to know how to read a compass. With today’s …...

“Knowledge is power” right? Well by arming yourself with a ton of the best survival books, you’ll be the most knowledgeable survivalist in the land. Ok, a bit dramatic but you get my meaning. So, you’re heading out into the wilderness and you want to be prepared, wise move! Unfortunately, we’re not all US marines, …...