Tag: Emergency

Top survival uses for grocery plastic bags

Every time you go to a grocery store you end up with a bunch of plastic bags that just keep filling the drawers in your…

The clothes we all should have in our bug out bags

There are many different disaster scenarios that could happen, but if there’s one thing that they all share in common, it’s that they can and…

Lightning storm safety while hiking, camping or backpacking

Nearly 24,000 people are killed annually by lightning strikes. The ones that survive suffer lifelong damage to their physical and mental health. Injuries don’t only…

Essential items for emergency situations

In any life threatening situation, people who are prepared are the most likely to survive. These people bring the kinds of things they may need…

If you get lost in the wilderness – following these guidelines may help

Doug Williams

While exploring new areas in the wilderness can be fun and exciting, it can often be dangerous too. A fun hike, backpacking or camping trip…

Tips for first time backpackers

Traveling has always been a popular pastime. Over recent years, it certainly has become more and more popular because it is now easier for people…

Top 7 disasters to get ready for – hopefully we will never have to experience them

Nick Oetken

Disasters are something that is all around us and can ruin our everyday life at any moment. Therefore, we have to be ready to face…

The best survival shelters and how to build them

If you ever find yourself in a survival situation in the wilderness, the first thing you need to do is protect yourself. Therefore, knowing how…

Hatchets are useful in a survival situation

Many survivalists would claim that the knife is the most important tool you can have in a survival situation. There’s no denying that the knife…

Car repairs you should consider before your next road trip

Whether you plan to road trip across the continent or across a mountain pass, you’ll need your car in top working order. Breaking down any…