I’ve been watching some history shows recently and it’s amazing how many plagues there have been in human history.  Sure, most had to do with improper hygiene and having farm animals share living quarters with humans however germs are now becoming anti-biotic resistant. Some plagues have had mortality rates of over 30% – source https://www.oddee.com/item_90608.aspx.  This is an astronomical figure, one where we can’t even comprehend.  Imagine if a plague knocked out 10% of people in the modern age.  What would the consequences be?  What if 20% of people died?  Our society would collapse.  Ever ..read more

According to some sayings, the further south you go, the thicker and longer a blade will get. However, when it comes to northern areas, the knife that proves this theory is the puukko. Originally from Finland, this Finnish knife is unique characteristic to the north. PuukoThe name puukko comes from the word puukotta which means knife different knives that were used for daily living. The puukko was a much smaller option and it was used or to stab. However, the prefix of Puu means wood. The whole design of this knife comes from the Sami people who had created several to skin animals or fish. Eve ..read more

Out in the mountains, on the trail, in the bush or in an apocalyptic scenario, the last thing you want is a dull knife. A dull knife can make any job twice as difficult and increases the likelihood you’ll injure yourself. Although compact knife sharpeners are available —and a great addition to any survival kit — sometimes you’ll need to be creative with the way you sharpen your knife. That’s why you should know how to sharpen your knife in any situation. Learn a few sharpening tricks, and you can always have a sharp blade to keep you a cut ahead when it counts. Here are some of the best and mo ..read more

Imagine that you are walking to your car, after a long day at work to find yourself in a bad situation just a few feet before you get to your car. You are being mugged. That is not the best thing to ever happen to anyone. You can no longer even turn on the news and not see something about someone being assaulted just feet from their car or their homes, and often just for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Most of the time it is often a woman, high school kid, or a college student trying to make it home and then being caught without any type of self-defense tools on hand. In this craz ..read more

Personal security is something that will vary from person to person. Some people will be uncomfortable and looking for threats in any social interaction, while others will stumble blissfully ignorant into the middle of a gang war with no second thought. Everyone (including the blissfully ignorant) should constantly work on the improvement of their personal security, without making the trip into the wilderness of paranoia. Just a few main points to be aware of anytime you are out in public will help you maintain a reasonable sense of being secure from violence to your person. Layers There are s ..read more

If you’ve seen police officers in Hollywood movies pulling out something that looked like a spray paint canister, then you’re already familiar with pepper spray. Well, the canisters aren’t actually spray paint, instead they contain the most non-lethal life-saving piece of equipment you can find. In this post, we’ll be talking a bit about what makes pepper spray so effective, why you should carry one and in the end, we’ll talk about five of the finest pepper sprays in the market right now. What is Pepper Spray? So, basically, the ingredient that makes pepper spray what it is would be the oleore ..read more

There are two general types of watches that survivalists, preppers, hikers, campers, hunters etc use: A watch that has additional features such as a digital compass, thermometer, barometer, altimeter, GPS etc.  It allows you to navigate better and understand the weather better.  I’ve got an in depth article about this type of watch on my survival watch page. The other option is a watch that includes paracord on the band and also might include a mini survival kit.  Typically it will include a fire starter as well as compass.  This is the type of watch I’ll be reviewing in this article.  I’ll re ..read more

Each one of us wants to do our best to keep our family and property safe, and if that means learning how to use weapons, so be it! In a world where danger from others is more probable than ever before, it is a wise choice to have at least the very basics in terms of weapons on hand. Of course, you hope you never have to use them, but knowing they are there and that you have the ability to put them to use adds great peace of mind. Of course, you may use your weapons in your regular hobby; perhaps you go hunting or shooting, which is a great way of keeping your skills up where experience is conc ..read more

I’ve been a prepper long before my daughter came along. Prepping with a child isn’t necessarily that much different than prepping for an adult; they need food, water and shelter just like adults do. Sure, they’re kids and will definitely act out, throw tantrums, have a difficult time comprehending and understanding something right away; but their basic needs don’t change. Mother and daughter on an adventureLet them be involved in everything; let them help create their bug out bag, let them help pick out a bag of their own, let them help make dehydrated meals, etc. Kids want to be involved in y ..read more

  Russia is the country that comes to mind when you think about the AK 47 assault rifle. Adopted by 55 different countries and used actively in 100 others, it is one reliable rifle. And despite its origins, the gun has become a favorite of American recreational shooters and hunters. So, how does it compare to one of America’s most loved tactical rifles, the AR 15? The latter is arguably the most popular and produced gun in the US. In fact, according to the National, Shooting Sports Association over 1.2 million AR 15 rifles have been produced since 2015. Since the Obama administration imposed a ..read more