Many people today yearn to leave the hustle and bustle of the corporate world and embrace a simpler lifestyle that is closer to nature. For some, this means moving to a rural area and starting a small farm that can sustain them and their family. However, while the idea of living off the land may seem idyllic, the reality is often very different. The post Is rural living for you – Learn from these experiences appeared first on Survivopedia ..read more

Survival, as we discuss it in the prepping and survival community, is a complex task, using many skills that the average person today couldn’t perform if their life depended on it. How many times have you seen a non-prepper try to start a fire, all to no avail? The post Practice Time appeared first on Survivopedia ..read more

Some of the most dangerous pests you'll run into are also some of the most common. Unfortunately, while there may not be a surefire way to eliminate the problems that can spread diseases or lead to severe symptoms, there are ways to fight against bites and stings, as well as the illnesses they might bring. The post 5 Most Dangerous Pests and How Survivalists Can Manage Them appeared first on Survivopedia ..read more

In the event of a dangerous situation where one needs to protect himself, a firearm is often seen as the most effective defense. Handguns, in particular, offer the advantage of allowing the defender to maintain a safe distance from the attacker, as well as not requiring excessive physical strength or skill to use. The post Items to keep in your pocket for self-defense appeared first on Survivopedia ..read more

Looking back over the things I’ve written in the last several years, I’m surprised that I haven’t written more about self-defense and shooting in general. Last week’s article about clearing your home is one of very few articles that talks about the need to defend home and family. Yet if we’re honest with ourselves, we’re all at risk of our homes being invaded. That risk only increases in a time of crisis, when people are desperate for food and other basic supplies. The post Five steps to improve your shooting appeared first on Survivopedia ..read more

I read an article on a news website about the Chinese spy balloon and noticed some of the comments voiced concerns that a balloon could be used to deliver an HEMP strike. Then came a bunch of comments along the lines of … The post Could Balloons or Satellites Carry HEMP Weapons appeared first on Survivopedia ..read more

In 2016, I was introduced to the concept of occultation, also known as tarping, during a visit to a friend's farm in Oregon. My friend employed tarping as a method of weed control and season extension, which gave him a significant advantage over his neighbors. The post How to use tarps in your garden appeared first on Survivopedia ..read more

Perhaps the worst possible self-defense situation any of us could encounter is to wake up in the middle of the night, hearing an invader in our home. While some might see that as an opportunity to prove their manliness, defending home and family, in reality it is a very dangerous situation. You’re thrust in to an unknown tactical situation, against an unknown number of assailants, who could be anywhere in your home. Worse than that… there’s the possibility that they’ve taken hostages. The post Clearing Your Home appeared first on Survivopedia ..read more

Life comes at you quickly. Stressful times are a part of life, and how you react to them goes a long way in deciding the outcome. In SHTF scenarios, you have to be at the top of your game. Remaining calm and collected is critical. This article outlines nine strategies for staying calm in high-pressure situations. The post Remaining Calm in High-Pressure Situations: 9 Strategies for Survivalists appeared first on Survivopedia ..read more

We've all seen in disaster movies how a catastrophic event has the potential to disrupt and render inaccessible the availability of a reliable and advanced medical system. However, the scripts of such movies are based on real-life events. In such a scenario, it becomes imperative for individuals who possess both knowledge and resources to step forward and assume the responsibility of caring for the sick and wounded. The post How triage works in a major disaster appeared first on Survivopedia ..read more