Survival Knowledge

Most people think “fuel freezing” is an extreme problem reserved for Antarctica explorers or reality TV truckers crossing frozen lakes....

When things fall apart, there’s a brief window where the world hasn’t yet sorted itself into predators and prey. Folks...

America has long had an intellectual love affair with fugitives and outlaws who lived by their own terms and survived...

Let’s get something straight right from the top. The debate about teaching life skills in school isn’t about education. It’s...

If you are an experienced prepper, you’ve likely discovered plenty of ways to communicate. When the grid goes down, cell...

If you want a quick answer, here it is: no, water does not expire. But if you think that means...

You have probably seen that little petroleum jelly jar sitting in the back of your cabinet since the Bush administration....

When disaster strikes, those caught off guard will see the well-prepared as easy targets - a source of the supplies...

When people think about the grid going down, they imagine darkness, no internet, and maybe a few cold showers. But...

The modern world has convinced you that light comes from a switch. Flip it on, and everything glows. But what...

When the grid dies, clean water stops being a tap away. Boiling takes fuel, filters clog, and bottled water disappears...

If anyone knows how to live a self-sufficient life, it’s the Amish. When a crisis hits, they barely even notice....

When you live off-grid, every shadow could be a threat, and every creak outside your cabin could mean trouble. Back...

They call it the body’s own betrayal. One moment, you’ve got what feels like a simple cut, an infection, or...

You’re not here for pretty Instagram flexes. You’re here because you want a knife that will actually work when it...

Let me tell you something I learned the hard way: a dead car battery isn’t useless. Most people toss them,...

Without shelter, all your survival tricks are just theater. You can light fires, purify water, and talk about “bushcraft” all...

Let’s be honest: relying on a "call to 911" isn’t always going to cut it, especially when seconds count, and...

They tell you Tylenol (acetaminophen) is “safe enough” — even for pregnant women. But recent headlines, studies, and lawsuits suggest...

In the year 2025 I experienced two massive water outages in Richmond Virginia, watched multiple parts of the nation suffer...

The Hidden Shelf Life of Your First Aid Kit Here’s a question that almost nobody asks until it’s too late:...

Most people look at the Amish like they’re living in a museum—horses, buggies, and butter churns. But here’s the truth...

When the grid collapses, hospitals close, and pharmacies run dry, everyday health issues can escalate into serious risks. A minor...

Most folks picture the CIA as a shadowy force pulling strings around the world, but dig a little deeper and...

If you have owned chickens, quail, goats, or even rabbits for any amount of time, you know the value of...

We witnessed a lot of horrible things in the 20th century. Atrocities that we humans, surprisingly, seem to be circling...

Sugar might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you’re refining your stockpile strategy. The media has...

When people talk about “the big one” — grid down, collapse, SHTF, whatever flavor you want to call it —...

We like to think of food as comfort, choice, and pleasure. But strip away the grocery store aisles and kitchen...

When things go wrong in the field—when there's no hospital nearby, no ambulance on the way, and no sterile equipment...