I’m a huge fan of collapsible things. Collapsible water bottles, collapsible bowls, collapsible cups; collapsible everything! Because when it comes to bugging out, backpacking, hiking, car kits, full time RV life or even just around the house, anything I can do to save space is ideal. I’ll be using the term ‘collapsible’ pretty loosely. Basically, […]
As a mom, there’s a lot on your plate. Being a protector is one of them. Part of our job is to protect our children when they cannot protect themselves. I’ll never tell anyone that they must carry a gun, though I highly advise it. I was concealed carrying a firearm long before I had […]
The off grid life isn’t for everyone. There are many challenges to consider. There are many freedoms to consider as well. As we’ve been living off grid in our RV, we’ve learned some valuable lessons. How will you get energy? Through solar panels? How many solar panels and batteries do you need? How will you […]
Are you worried about the potential for the US getting involved in war? With tensions between North Korea, Iran and others, it’s hard not to feel a bit anxious about it all. That’s why we need to be prepared. How exactly do you prepare for war? Step 1: Don’t panic. Instead, start getting prepared! Begin […]
A natural disaster usually comes and goes so quickly that you barely have time to register it. What sticks around, however, is the aftermath. How would you be able to survive and thrive the aftermath of the destruction left behind by a natural disaster? When we talk about emergencies and disasters, more often than not […]
This is a guest post by: Jeff Larsen is the founder and editor in chief at Elements Survival. In my free time I like to spend time outdoors with my family either Camping, on the trail hiking or working on survival skills in the bush. My kids love getting away from the busy city and […]
When it comes to preparedness, sometimes we focus so much on preparing for big emergencies and natural disasters, that we forget about preparing for everyday life. This is especially important if you have a family. Being prepared for the ‘little’ things that happen everyday, especially when you’re away from home, will make everyday life go […]
Is bugging out a fantasy? No, it’s not. In some cases it’s a requirement. I think some people get confused when they hear the term ‘bugging out’. They imagine someone dressed in camo running off into the woods to live in a tent for the rest of their lives. This is not necessarily the case. […]
Recently I had the pleasure of appearing on Jack Spirko’s podcast, The Survival Podcast. We had an amazing discussion about raising kids to be self-reliant and to in general, learning the way of the world. How do we teach kids about preparedness? The younger you get them involved, the better. I’ve been teaching my children […]
Will the dollar bill still be valuable in an SHTF situation? In a short term crisis situation, money will be valuable. However, in a long term, the dollar bill would be useless. Even in short term, the type of currency would change into barter and trade system. It’s been seen time and time again in […]