Author: Damian Brindle

  • 10 Tips for Caring for Your Land Over the Winter

    10 Tips for Caring for Your Land Over the Winter

    Whether you’re a doomsday prepper, an off-grid homesteader or a die-hard survivalist, you likely have a fair amount of land on which you grow food or maintain livestock. This way, you don’t have to hunt and forage or rely on grocery stores for food. During the warmer months, this approach might seem simple — idyllic,…

  • Will This Be Our Last Merry Christmas?

    Will This Be Our Last Merry Christmas?

    I hate to be the “bah, humbug” guy, but I’m beginning to wonder if this will be our last truly merry Christmas and holiday season or not. Why? Well, if you’ve been following my blog for a while, then you’d know I firmly believe America is headed for collapse. Sadly, it feels to me like…

  • Vortex Masonry Stove

    Vortex Masonry Stove

    Who doesn’t love DIY builds like this? I sure do! And, although I know there are dozens of makeshift stoves out there, many of which are made from masonry bricks, this one caught my eye because of the unique design. If you’re up for a new challenge this winter, consider building your own vortex stove.…

  • How to Make a Tiny Home Part of Your Bug Out Plan

    How to Make a Tiny Home Part of Your Bug Out Plan

    One of the most challenging parts of forming emergency plans is finding a good place to bug out. After you’ve stockpiled basic supplies, put together a bug-out bag, and started to learn survival skills, finding a safe location where you could take shelter during a large-scale disaster is the next logical step. Some preppers have…

  • Treating Injuries in the Wild

    Treating Injuries in the Wild

    When you’re a survivalist, injuries are imminent. It’s not a matter of “if” you’ll get hurt, it’s a matter of when. But, that’s the whole point of “surviving,” right? When you know how to properly treat an injury, you can keep moving forward and living off the land. Being prepared is important (we’ll cover that…

  • Why a Leatherman Wave Belongs in Your EDC

    Why a Leatherman Wave Belongs in Your EDC

    I love my Leatherman Wave; it’s easily one of the best EDC carries you can (and should) have on you every day. The only problem? We’ve recently moved and, in my infinite wisdom I decided to pack it, but now I can’t find mine! Do yourself a favor, buy a Leatherman Wave and you’ll never…

  • Surviving a Venomous Bite in the Wild: 6 Strategies

    Surviving a Venomous Bite in the Wild: 6 Strategies

    Animals evolve the ability to secrete venom for a variety of reasons. Some use it for hunting and subduing their prey and may have evolved the ability to be venomous because of changes in the ecosystem. Others use it defensively as a means to protect themselves, securing their place in the food chain and keeping…

  • 14 Survival Exercises to Prepare for SHTF

    14 Survival Exercises to Prepare for SHTF

    When we think about preparing for the end of the world or even a survival situation, there are a lot of different things to consider. Most people focus on supplies — food, water, medical supplies, tools, etc. — and having a place to retreat to. One thing that you can’t afford to overlook is your…

  • Top 10 Threats to Preppers in 2022

    Top 10 Threats to Preppers in 2022

    I’ve only been warning about the first threat discussed in the video–inflation–since middle of this year, but it’s been a problem for a lot longer than that. Truth is, inflation is only now becoming blatantly obvious to the masses, which is why the news has been talking about it so much. Of course, there’s a…