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Some of United States’ Most Significant Floods

Floods are the No. 1 natural disaster in the United States in terms of lives lost and property damage, according to the U.S. Geological Survey

William R. Forstchen Interview

In 2009, One Second After, by Dr. William R. Forstchen, took the world by storm and was cited on the floor of Congress as a book all Americans should read.

Using Filipino Self-Defense Tactics for When SHTF

Confronting a bad guy armed with muscles and a bad attitude can be scary enough, but what if he also has a weapon?

Backyard Survival Training

Just because you can't travel to some remote location doesn't mean you can't prepare for a worst-case scenario.

A Buyer’s Guide to Bug-Out Hammocks

Hammocks are for more than just sailors and island-time naps. Hammocks deliver a consistent sleeping surface no matter what's beneath you?

Build Your Own Survival Bow

The natural materials for archery haven’t changed at all in 10 millennia, all you need is wood, fiber, glue, feathers, and a sharp point for each arrow.

Improvised Angling

We cover improvised angling for a better fish catching experience that yields better results in a SHTF situation you may find yourself in.

Joining a Survival Group – It Takes a Village

Planning to go it solo in the long term is planning to fail. A far better plan is to look at forming or joining a survival group.