What is a Prepper, or a “Doomsday Prepper?” Tell someone about your emergency/disaster preparedness plans or mention the words “prepper” or “survivalist” and you will likely get some of these responses: Who has time for that, and why would I need to do it? Oh, you mean from that show “Doomsday Preppers?” Why would anyone […]
Survival Myths That Can Put You in Danger of Dying
I was recently watching a show where the character was lost in the woods and looked for moss growing on a tree so that he could figure out his direction. I had always heard this survival tip but I began to wonder if it was really sound advice or one of those myths that has […]
Squirrel Pole: How to Build a Squirrel Pole Snare Trap in Three Easy Steps
How to Build a Squirrel Pole Snare Trap Imagine if you are in a S.H.T.F. situation. Be it from a complete socioeconomic fall out or a natural disaster, the grid is down, there is no power, no water, and whenever you try to make a phone call you get the “all circuits are currently busy” […]
Skinning Deer By Hand Using the Paracord and Knife Technique
Skinning Deer by Hand I’m sure that you’re all familiar with the old adage “There’s more than one way to skin a cat.” Well let me tell you, there are COUNTLESS ways of skinning a deer. Some guys will hang a deer from the neck, make three incisions, and using a golf ball and winch, […]
How to Make a Swedish Torch – Video
How to Make a Swedish Torch Open fire cooking is an art that has been developed around the world for centuries and it is fascinating to see the different systems mankind has come up with. I like gadgets as much as the next guy, but the list of gadgets when it comes to camping or survival is […]
DIY Prepping Projects: Soup Can Coffee Pot & Soup Can Stove
Quick and Cheap DIY Prepping Project At Survivalist 101, we are always on the lookout for unique and practical handmade gear that can be made from simple items or recycled materials. One of our readers, Steve Lupton, shared this DIY prepping project for making a coffee pot using soup cans and wire. Whether you want […]
How to Make a Survival Can Opener Using a Rock
Left Your Survival Can Opener Behind Yet Again? Whether you’re a prepper or not, chances are that you have some canned goods stored in your pantry. And like most people, you probably open them with an electric can opener because: a) It’s fast and convenient. b) You don’t own a manual can opener or can’t find […]
Gunshot Wound Treatment – How to Treat a Gunshot Wound Yourself
As a gunsmith and competitive shooter, I know a lot about firearms but I have never been in a firefight. Not knowing about Gunshot Wound Treatment in the event I am in one and someone I care about is hit scared the hell out of me and prompted me to write this article.
Top 10 Wilderness Survival Myths & Survival Quiz
While researching this article on wilderness survival I came across, literally, hundreds of false beliefs and myths people tell themselves and others about surviving in the wild. I had to whittle them down to what I feel are the core ideas that most people believe. I feel that these top ten myths that people believe […]