by iZjn01kH85 | Jun 18, 2020 | Bug-Out, Food, Gardening, Off the Grid, SHTF, Survival
WARNING: This article is meant to be an overview and not a detailed guide on identifying and consuming edible mushrooms. Seek guidance from a trained mycologist before attempting to eat any mushrooms. Any attempt to consume mushrooms shall solely be at the...
by iZjn01kH85 | Jun 17, 2020 | Emerging Threats, Featured, Personal Safety, Security, Survival Skills, U.S. Government
We are going to see a full month of protests in this nation. Within these we have seen massive riots, cities burnt, monuments toppled and now, we are facing a situation where even an American city has had six city blocks occupied by a confusing, yet radical presence....
by iZjn01kH85 | Jun 17, 2020 | Featured, Health, Personal Safety
Is the family gearing up for some outdoor fun already? Make sure you bring mosquito repellents in your camping bag to prevent diseases from ruining your summer. Natural Mosquito Repellants to Use This Summer As we approach the summer months, there’s a lot to...
by iZjn01kH85 | Jun 17, 2020 | Bug-Out, communications, Gear, Off the Grid, SHTF, Survival, Technology, Tools
Photos by Broadview Motion Whether knowingly or unknowingly, if you’ve used ballistic or bump helmets before, you’ve probably used a Team Wendy product. While the company is best known for helmets, they also make some other products, such as the Team Wendy...
by iZjn01kH85 | Jun 17, 2020 | Backpack, Bug-Out, EDC, Gear, Off the Grid, SHTF, Survival
By now, most people in self-defense or preparedness-oriented communities know what the term “gray man” signifies. It’s the idea that you can walk around with all of your emergency tools at the ready without looking “tactical.” This is...
by iZjn01kH85 | Jun 17, 2020 | firearms training, Guns, Self Defense, SHTF, situational awareness, Survival
Self defense skills are like ice cream. There are countless flavors, and it might be “hard” (e.g. fighting proficiency) or “soft” (e.g. awareness of pre-fight warning signs). But in the real world, it inevitably melts over time. This statement...
by iZjn01kH85 | Jun 17, 2020 | Book, Combatives, cqb, Off the Grid, Preparation, SHTF, special tactics, Survival
The Premise: Special Tactics is a team of active-duty and former Special Operators who have released a series of books on room clearing, small-unit tactics, and related topics. This particular volume is a step-by-step guide of two-person room clearing and CQB tactics....
by iZjn01kH85 | Jun 16, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Evacuation Planning, Featured, Personal Safety, Preparedness, Shelter
Unless you’ve been living under a rock (or have already retreated to your get out of dodge plan), you know that 2020 has thrown some curveballs to the general public. Preppers are sitting pretty, although it’s possible that income streams have been...
by iZjn01kH85 | Jun 16, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Food Preservation, Food Storage, Self Sufficiency
When you’re trying to survive in the wild, meat preservation is a skill that will come in handy. Here’s why and how to preserve meat for survival. 3 Methods of Meat Preservation There are four primary pillars of survival: Food, water, fire, and shelter....
by iZjn01kH85 | Jun 13, 2020 | Emerging Threats, Featured, Personal Safety, Preparedness, Self Sufficiency, Shelter
More than ever before, Preppers are exploring underground bunkers as an integral part of their Bug Out plans. However, supply seems to be running out due to the demand. Let’s discuss more below! Underground Bunkers in Hot Demand Right Now Between terrorism, EMP...
by iZjn01kH85 | Jun 13, 2020 | Featured, Preparedness, Survival Skills
Problems are coming left and right, and Americans are becoming more and more restless. The best way to beat worries is to be prepared! Check out these neighborhood prepping tips to make sure you’re prepared for anything. Essential Tips for Neighborhood Prepping...
by iZjn01kH85 | Jun 12, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Emergency Communications, Featured, Personal Safety, Preparedness, Survival Skills
What are your methods of communication when SHTF? When you can’t rely on a cellphone, you need alternative ways to send a message, especially if your survival depends on it. Methods of Communication When SHTF Communications are so dominated by our cellphones...
by iZjn01kH85 | Jun 11, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Personal Safety, Preparedness, Survival Gear
What is EDC? What does it stand for? EDC is short for everyday carry. It’s a collection of useful items and tools a person can use daily. Check out more information about it below. What Is EDC and Why Is It Important? EDC took the world by storm. The tactical...
by iZjn01kH85 | Jun 10, 2020 | Featured, Fishing, Hunting, & Trapping, Hunting, Survival Skills
If you are anything like me, you spend a good amount of your free time hunting and fishing. It is an excellent way to enjoy nature, develop a skill, and put meat in the freezer. But how do you make sure you’re safe? Here are some tips! Having a Safe Hunting and...
by iZjn01kH85 | Jun 10, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Personal Safety, Preparedness
As a bonafide prepper, you must have secret and hidden storage solutions at home. If you don’t have any yet or are looking for ideas, give these a try! 3 Hidden Storage Solutions for Your Home As you prepare for a worst-case scenario, you’ll find yourself...
by iZjn01kH85 | Jun 9, 2020 | Bug Out Bag, Do It Yourself, Evacuation Planning, Featured, Personal Safety, Preparedness
2020 has given Americans a new respect for Prepping as recent limitations are hindering our ability to sustain life as know it. The Coronavirus pandemic left many grocery store shelves empty as people panic bought and supply chains were interrupted. Widespread...
by iZjn01kH85 | Jun 9, 2020 | Featured, Knife Reviews, Personal Safety, Preparedness, Survival Gear
Where do you look to find the best EDC knives on the market in 2020? You can get your answers right here at Survival Life. We have compiled a list of seven knives that span quality and price range below! Top Quality EDC Knives You Can Get Your Hands On If you are...
by iZjn01kH85 | Jun 7, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Personal Safety, Preparedness, Self Defense
2020 has turned a lot of new people onto Prepping as most of the population has learned just how fast things can go south. A global pandemic that left store shelves empty and tens of millions of people unemployed was distressing enough; but now race wars have been...
by iZjn01kH85 | Jun 6, 2020 | Bug Out Bag, Do It Yourself, Evacuation Planning, Featured, Personal Safety, Preparedness
There are times that staying in your home is not the safest route for you and your family. You may want to believe that your home provides security no matter what you are up against, but certain situations will require an evacuation to a safer place. Weather-related...
by iZjn01kH85 | Jun 5, 2020 | Bug Out Bag, Do It Yourself, Emerging Threats, Evacuation Planning, Family, Featured, Personal Safety, Preparedness, Self Defense
One of the most difficult decisions as a homeowner is when/if to abandon your homestead due to threats to your safety. The building itself and your material possessions are replaceable, but years of hard work and investment can be gone in a matter of hours. As riots...
by iZjn01kH85 | Jun 4, 2020 | Emerging Threats, Family, Featured, Personal Safety, Preparedness, Security
2020 has given Americans a myriad of reasons to stock up on weaponry. Election years always lead to an influx in gun sales amid fears of increased restrictions if a new President has a strong gun control agenda. The COVID-19 pandemic lead to a further surge in sales...
by iZjn01kH85 | Jun 4, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Food Production, Self Sufficiency
Meal ready to eat or MRE comes pretty handily in times when you can’t prep or cook food. Learn more about it below! Getting to Know Meal Ready to Eat or MRE All war is won in the kitchen. How traveling soldiers are fed has long interested me. As a man with a...
by iZjn01kH85 | Jun 3, 2020 | Emerging Threats, Family, Featured, Global Alerts, Personal Safety, Preparedness
When you started Prepping, you knew that at best, you’d be prepared for the next blizzard or hurricane that left you cut off from modern conveniences. At worst, you’d have a head start if society were to crumble. Although many movies predict an end-of-days...
by iZjn01kH85 | Jun 3, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Off-Grid, Self Sufficiency, Solar Power
“Sustainable” has become a buzzword in recent years, used in reference to everything from building materials to produce to fabrics. But, what is sustainability and how does it affect us? What Is Sustainability for a Prepper? The definition of...
by iZjn01kH85 | Jun 2, 2020 | Bug Out Bag, Do It Yourself, Featured, Personal Safety, Preparedness
Weather can be unpredictable at times and you wouldn’t want to get your gear drenched when you’re in the wilderness. Here are tips for waterproofing gear that may end up saving your life. Waterproofing Gear for Survival Tips We have had some form of...
by iZjn01kH85 | Jun 2, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Personal Safety, Preparedness
How prepared are you on the road? Make sure you have car emergency kit essentials in tow so you’re always well-prepared wherever you go! 7 Important Things to Have in Your Car Emergency Kit We spend a lot of time in our car. When you really start to calculate...
by iZjn01kH85 | Jun 2, 2020 | Bug-Out, Combatives, EDC, Martial Arts, Safety, SHTF, Survival, weapon, What If?
Illustrations by Jordan Lance The university is predictably quiet tonight, being a Friday night. One by one, students pack up as the time draws nearer for the library to close. Staff make the rounds at 10 to midnight, letting the remaining students know they’d...
by iZjn01kH85 | May 31, 2020 | DIY, Guns, Off the Grid, Preparation, Survival, weapon
“The final weapon is the brain, all else is supplementary.” – John Steinbeck What’s the number-one problem within the preparedness community? This is a challenging question because it’s often uncomfortable to analyze our own faults....
by iZjn01kH85 | May 30, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Food Storage, Self Sufficiency
When it comes to stocking up your Prepper’s pantry, you’d want to make sure you have food that doesn’t expire quickly. Below are some non perishable food items you should stock up on. And take note, they’re healthy, too! Non Perishable Food...
by iZjn01kH85 | May 30, 2020 | Cooking, Do It Yourself, Featured, Self Sufficiency, Survival Skills
When there’s no stove or pans and you only have to use fire and other natural resources for cooking, how will you hold up? To be a true Prepper in the wild, you must also learn these primitive cooking methods so you’re always ready for any situation. Early...
by iZjn01kH85 | May 29, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Personal Safety, Preparedness, Self Defense
How prepared are you in terms of defending yourself against perpetrators? Today, we’ll discuss the most important self defense tools you must have in your arsenal to save your life. Self Defense Tools You Must Have Crime has been down since the onset of...
by iZjn01kH85 | May 28, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Gardening
Do you want to give gardening a try but have limited space at home? No worries! You can start with these small garden ideas for starters. Small Garden Ideas for Beginner Gardeners Most Americans vastly underestimate their ability to grow lots of food on their small...
by iZjn01kH85 | May 27, 2020 | Energy, Featured, Self Sufficiency, Solar Power
Do you have a plan in case there are long-term power outages in these unpredictable times? Perhaps, this is high time to consider getting solar panels for your home. Here are some reasons why it’s beneficial in the long run. Switching to Solar Panels for Home...
by iZjn01kH85 | May 27, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Fortification, Off-Grid, Personal Safety, Preparedness, Self Sufficiency, Shelter
When the world around becomes too hostile, you will turn to an emergency shelter. This shelter could be designed to do a number of things. But be careful, you have to build it right. Check out these common mistakes in building one to avoid them. Pitfalls in Building...
by iZjn01kH85 | May 27, 2020 | Blades, EDC, Gear, Knives, Survival, Tools
In order to help kick-start your next preparedness project or refresh an old EDC, we’re continuing May the Knife Be With You! – a full month of knife giveaways. We featured a new brand with a new knife giveaway each week. This fourth and final giveaway is...
by iZjn01kH85 | May 26, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Health, Medical Care
What are the signs of infection and what do you do if you observe these signs on yourself or a family member? Check out these tips below! Checking for Signs of Infection With all of the recent closures and new safety measures being implemented around the country,...
by iZjn01kH85 | May 26, 2020 | Do It Yourself, Featured, Preparedness, Shelter
So you’ve decided to build a tiny house! Building any home is a huge venture and a great accomplishment, but it’s no secret that tiny houses present unique challenges. Here are some tips on before you start making tiny house plans! Tiny House Plans...
by iZjn01kH85 | May 26, 2020 | Bug-Out, DIY, Gear, Guns, Hiking, Off the Grid, SHTF, Survival, Tools, weapon
A few months ago, we discussed the benefits and drawbacks of various types of load-bearing equipment in our article, Front Toward Enemy: Survival Plate Carriers & Chest Rigs. However, that article was primarily intended to provide an overview of armor plate...
by iZjn01kH85 | May 24, 2020 | Bug-Out, DIY, Navigation, Off the Grid, Safety, SHTF, Transportation, Vehicle
We’ve all been there — alone and unafraid, enjoying a weekend adventure or vacation in the backwoods and basking in the freedom American off-roading provides. Then BAM! You find yourself in a predicament. You misjudged the angle of the slope and...
by iZjn01kH85 | May 23, 2020 | Family, Featured, The Survival Mom
Work from home may seem easier, but balancing work and family life can take its toll on anyone. We have tips for parents who are working from with kids, and we hope these would help you. Working From Home with Kids | Doing It Right For much of the country, schools and...
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