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Hunting – Learn all you need to know about hunting including gear selection, lures and local laws & customs.

Bug Out Bags – Is your bag ready to go? Thinking about a upgrade? Let us help you build the ULTIMATE bug out bag.

CCW & Self Defense – Learn laws, tactics and real life stories from those who have had to defend themselves from threat.

Camping – Learn about picking the appropriate gear and the proper techniques needed to camp effectively.

Firearms – Need help selecting your first firearm? Just want to expand your arsenal? We have the advice & reviews you want.

Precious metals – Learn about stockpiling and investing in PMs like gold & silver.

Trapping – Learn about the age-old art of trapping.

Security – Whether it be personal or on a larger scale, you need to know how to keep your stuff safe.

Alternative Energy – Yearn for self sufficient energy like solar, wind or biomass? View our helpful DIY setup guides for building the perfect setup.

Real Survival Stories – Hear first hand accounts of what happens when society collapses

Construction & Do It Yourself Fabrication – Learn to make amazing things you never thought possible by yourself.

Livestock – Learn the ins & outs of raising livestock.

Bartering & More – What metals should you collect? What traditionally makes the best currency? We provide great ideas & strategies to collect enduring assets.

Knives – What makes a good knife? Learn about the ins and outs of the most popular brands and more.

Amateur radio – Whether you need to communicate locally or worldwide, we review the best options for the absolute best rigs.

Hiking – Learn about gear, clothing and techniques.

Gardening – Whether you want a container garden or are looking at several acres. We have the resources & information you need for the best yields regardless of what zone you’re in.

Medical – Learn about medical techniques, equipment and more.

Zombies – Are you afraid of them? Don’t be – we have everything you need to be ready for the horde.

Most recent posts

How to open a can without a opener

Have you ever been in a situation where you have needed to open a can of food, but had no tools to get the task done? What would happen if you were starving in this kind of scenario? Would you simply starve, or would you somehow find a way to open it up even without tools? This exact scenario has played out many times in the course of … [Read More...]

How to build a emergency heater for $10

Here's a GREAT video on how to make a small, highly portable heater for emergencies. It all fits in a small quart-sized paint can. You can expect over 24 hours of heat from just one quart of fuel! … [Read More...]

DIY Gallon Jug Light

Here is a very easy project that almost anyone can do. This gallon jug light provides ample light perfect for camping, or a home without power. Materials you will need : 1 Neiko 40367 9 LED NINE Super-Bright LED Flood Light Head Lamp 1 Gallon water jug (Full of water) 1 Cap-full of bleach (Any kind will work just fine). All you have … [Read More...]

The best portable antennas money can buy (or make)

Finding quality antennas can often be hard some times. However the great part of amateur radio is the ability to fabricate pieces of your rig for minimal costs. Antennas by far are the easiest pieces of a rig to fabricate. Personally, I have been using a quarter-wave antenna made from a coat hanger for nearly 12 years now without a single … [Read More...]

Picking the right 6 meter rig

Picking the right radio can often times be a hard thing. So, we'll help you pick the right 6m radio in this short walkthrough. 6m radio like it's other HF brothers is extremely versatile. Much higher audio quality than lower offerings but even greater range than its 2 meter brother. With 6 meter, it is not uncommon to communicate with other … [Read More...]