Hannah Blake

How to Tell if Someone is Lying (and Why it Matters MOST in the Apocalypse)

Desperate times make desperate people more desperate. And even those who would regularly be true to their word may feel like they have no choice but to deceive others in order to survive. But you don’t need to be in a SHTF scenario to find yourself surrounded by people who will use deception to conceal their nefarious intentions. And while mother nature didn’t include a growing pinocchio nose to signal that a lie is taking place, human body language does include many signs that a person is hiding something, or trying to at least. In fact, these signals are as easy to spot […]

3 Key Survival Skills From ‘The Revenant’

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Who says that movies are just entertainment? “The Revenant” is much more than just the movie that might enable Leonardo DiCaprio to finally win an Academy Award. In fact, this blockbuster film offers important insights into what the world used to be like before we had modern conveniences such as the Internet, electricity and easy access to supermarkets and building supplies. In other words, preppers can learn a lot by paying attention to the horrific situations that the character Hugh Glass endures. Don’t worry if you aren’t in a rush to see “The Revenant,” though, because we have compiled a few […]

Amazing! Here’s How to Fish without a Rod [VIDEO]

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Fishing is a fundamental outdoor survival skill. But like most other outdoor pursuits, we tend to get overly dependent on our gear. It’s understandable; we spent lots of money on that rod and reel and want to use it. There are shortcomings with this approach however. Here’s a question: Can you catch fish without a rod or even a net? Whether you just want to challenge yourself, learn an awesome survival skill, or you want to impress your buddies, you need to learn about a curious little DIY device known as a “fishing button.” The beauty of this “fishing button,” as […]

The Very Best Rimfire Guns for Less than $250

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Plinksters at all skill levels can appreciate the beauty of the rimfire cartridge. Whether it’s the light recoil, inexpensive ammo, or the less-than-earsplitting volume (usually) that wins you over to the wonderful world of rimfire, there’s just something about these guns that helps many shooters rediscover the joy of shooting. Rimfire guns may not boast the muzzle velocity or range that their larger cousins do, but that doesn’t diminish the passion that many have for the .22LR and the .17HMR, which converts more and more devotees by the day. There are a wide variety of styles and price points available, […]

How to Make Your Own Easy SHTF Candles in 35 Minutes [VIDEO]

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Sure, you could pick up a reasonably priced 6-pack of vanilla scented candles at Walmart, but where’s the fun in that? If you’re like us, it’s not about the money, it’s about the skills. It’s about knowing how to make important items yourself, from the ground up. Plus, you’re not the type to leave a resource as important as this one up to your local big box store, are you? Anyone who lives in a hurricane prone region knows that candles are among the first thing to go missing on store shelves in an emergency. So, not only will this […]

How to Make Charcoal When the SHTF

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Many of us use charcoal to fuel our BBQ grills on a regular basis, but do you know how to produce your own high-quality charcoal? It’s extremely easy, resourceful, and it can even be fun. What’s more, a working knowledge of how to make your own charcoal could really come in handy one day. In a SHTF crisis, locating good burning fuel to cook and stay warm will likely be incredibly frustrating. If you need this heating fuel, or you know how to produce this valuable resource and sell/trade it to others, you might just become a local hero. Building a […]

How a Tampon Could Save Your Life (Even if You’re A Man!)

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Everyone knows the most obvious, practical usage for a tampon, but are you aware that there are many more reasons that at least one of these items should be in your survival kit? Preppers know that it is necessary to get over any unfounded squeamishness and to use everyday objects to their advantage, and tampons are no different. In fact, some survivalists swear up and down that these hyper-absorbent hygiene products are the “Ultimate Survival Multitool.” After you read through this list of uses, which ranges from water filtration to fire craft, we think you’ll be a believer. Whether or […]

10 Survival Tips You Can Learn from the Star Wars Series

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As “Star Wars” fans worldwide line up to watch “Episode VII: The Force Awakens,” it is time to take a few minutes to recognize all of the prepper tips that are hidden inside each movie. And no, we don’t mean the glaringly obvious tip about not going overboard with unnecessary additions to anything in life, including your bug out bag, when it is already perfect as it is (seriously, Lucas… how could you?). Instead, we are referring to practical tips that can be gleaned from one of the most successful franchises in movie history. Photo by The Conmunity – Pop Culture […]

Survival Food Series: Step-by-Step Hardtack

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Tried and true, hardtack is an easy to prepare food that has traditionally been used by sailors, soldiers, and cowboys as part of their rations. Throughout American history, whenever it was time to load up the wagon and get out of Dodge in a hurry, a crate full of hardtack was just about mandatory. This hard and dry cracker/biscuit/bread requires minimal water and can stay edible for an extended period of time without requiring refrigeration. In other words, knowing how to make hardtack could be an invaluable skill when the SHTF, and it is also a good idea to take hardtack […]

How to Put Together a Winter Emergency Car Kit

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We’ve all heard stories about drivers that have been stranded in blizzard conditions. You may have even thought to yourself, that they shouldn’t have been on the road, or that they should have been more prepared. The truth is that none of them expected to end up where they did. Disasters often don’t come with advance notice, unfortunately. The solution to this, of course, is an emergency car kit, one that keeps you prepared for any emergency that might leave in stranded in your car… especially in arctic conditions. After all, you could have your own personal SHTF experience if […]