Duct tape was invented in World War II at the behest of the U.S. Military. They were in need of a durable and waterproof tape to make emergency repairs in the field. Permacell, a division of Johnson and Johnson, created Read More …
While stationed at Biggs Air Force Base (now defunct) in El Paso, Texas in 1963, I had the rare opportunity to be shown how to construct and use a “proper sling” by a 75 year old master whose heritage was Read More …
When it comes to creating electricity off the grid, there are many solutions available for your home or your bug out location. However, if you are mobile and you need to find a solution for your bug out bag, you Read More …
Bugging out from your home is going to be one of the most dangerous things you will ever do. Once you’ve made it to safety, you’ll be out of immediate danger but getting to your bug out location or even someplace relatively Read More …
Let’s get something straight here folks, we know that not everyone has the luxury of spending 5-6+ hours per day on their preps, and an endless bank account to boot. Which is why at survivethewild.net we’re all about working with Read More …
by Tim MacWelch Aluminum beverage cans and steel food cans may seem like garbage in your day-to-day life. But it’s fair to say that one man’s trash truly is another man’s treasure—particularly when that treasure seeker is dealing with an Read More …
As most of us know by now, the 2nd Amendment is all that stands between freedom and all out totalitarianism. It is the backbone of all other freedoms and rights, in a world gone raving mad with domination over others. Read More …
If there ever was a miracle product better than spray-on-hair or the ShamWow, it is duct tape. Over the past 70 years of its existence, this staple product of fix-it-yourselfers has been used by virtually every walk of life, for Read More …
If you live in the city, there’s something you should know. In case of SHTF scenarios, cities are far more dangerous than the suburbs or small towns. Getting stuck downtown during riot or a Hurricane with nothing on you to Read More …
When the SHTF and Nellie has Dementia Dementia is not just about forgetting things. Memory loss, confusion and incontinence are some of the earlier symptoms, but definitely not the only things to face. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders Read More …
