Written by Jay Jones from Blueridge Survival Knowing something is one thing, practicing and being familiar with it is another. In a stressful situation, you don’t want to have to struggle your way through basic survival skills. Being familiar with the following skills will give you the confidence you need to make it through any survival scenario. You should try to practice them at least once a month and the easiest way to do it is to simply use them […]
by Morgan All too often I hear people tell me that they can’t practice skills because they live in an apartment or in the city. No matter where you live, there are always ways to practice your skills; we just have to get creative. Here are 10 ways that anyone can practice preparedness and survival skills if you live in the city. 1. Go to the park – your local park provides open space and usually BBQ pits. You […]
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I read the story about the two young girls, age 5 and 8 who survived in the woods for two nights in the woods until they got rescued. These two girls had their wits about them and used what they learned in 4H survival training. When rescuers found them they were dehydrated and felt cold but were healthy and safe overall. This story reminded me that it’s never too early to teach survival […]
Guest post by Peter Betts, The Survival Hacks Outdoor survival skills are not commonly taught, but they can potentially save your life especially during disasters. Imagine being forced out of your home due to tornadoes, floods or floods, you and your loved ones have no choice but to bug out for at least a week seeking external shelter. However, knowing the right survival skills is equally critical, as well as having the right survival gear. It’s often the case that […]
Written by Chris Browning If you were to make a list of the top 10 ways you thought you might die while hiking or hunting in the woods, it is likely that being mauled by a grizzly bear would not be on your top 10. The truth is every single year millions of people head to national parks and forests. Very few individuals run in to bears. When they do, the encounter is uneventful at best. Bears are just […]
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Being prepared and becoming self-sufficient is not all about buying emergency supplies. Learning survival and self-sufficiency skills is a big aspect of the preparedness mindset. Learning a few practical skills will also help you save money by doing things yourself. Here are 8 skills you can learn on weekends: Plant a garden Even if you only have a small balcony, you can grow a few herbs. Sign up for free tickets for the […]
Being prepared includes supplies as well as survival skills. It doesn’t cost anything to learn new things, and acquiring skills can greatly enhance your survival changes. Here’s an article to help you gain knowledge about knots you can use in daily, as well as emergency situations. Top 7 Knots You Should Know For Survival Written by: Tom Sheppard For survival, it’s very important that you not only have the right gear but also have the right skills and knowledge so […]
Written by Steve If you live in an apartment in the city you’ll have limited supplies and resources will be scarce in the event of a natural disaster or civil unrest. You can do your best efforts in prepping but if you live in an apartment you’ve only got so much space that you can use. In the event that you run out of resources or things just get too dangerous in the city, you’ll most likely want to bug […]
Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of outdoor skills posts. Last month we looked at learning about fishing; before that, we covered getting started with hunting. This month, also about hunting, but we are taking a closer look at using a bow. How To Make A Survival Bow by Kevin Steffey Disaster preparedness is a very, very broad subject. In all honesty it’s incredibly difficult for most folks to collect all the supplies they’d need to be […]
Although most of our readers live in the big city, I always recommend spending time outdoors and learning a survival skill or two. Even if nothing happens, you’ll have a relaxing time, and learn to find food for the family in the outdoors. Last month, we featured getting started with hunting. This month, we take a look at fishing as a hobby. How To get Started With Fishing Written by Lisa Summertime is finally here; it’s now time to go […]
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