Mobility - the ability to travel relatively long distances is absolutely imperative in a SHTF situation. This is especially true if you plan on escaping to a distant retreat, but it's also helpful just for doing work and hauling things around the homestead in a long-term, self-reliance scenario.

There are many things to consider when selecting your first handgun for self defense, and everybody has their own (hotly debated) opinion on which type is "best".

There’s plenty of good information out there when it comes to first aid and the treatment of injuries like broken bones, sprains, cuts and burns in a survival/disaster situation, but you’re no less likely to suffer a dental emergency like a broken tooth, dislodged crown, or filling, abscess, or a simple toothache.

If there's a societal collapse, or a crash in oil production, (or both) petroleum based fuels are going to be very difficult (and dangerous) to come by. You can only store up so much gasoline and/or petroleum based diesel fuel.

By popular demand... Here's a guide that will take you through the steps that are necessary to field-dress (gut) and skin larger game such as deer, or elk, out in the wild.

Ch'arki is one of the oldest and most universally used survival foods, and a valuable addition to your food bank, and bug-out bag. The name comes from the Incas, who made this food as far back as the 16th century, but some say Native Americans have been making it for thousands of years.

The government-run public school system qualifies as a disaster in its own right. While increased government involvement with the "No Child Left Behind" program promised to improve our public schools, it has actually lowered educational standards, making the system worse than it was before!

If you thought knot tying was just for Boy Scouts and sailors, you're not alone. But there are lots of situations where the common overhand knot just won't do.

With the threat of hyper-inflation, and food prices going through the roof, providing your own food isn't just good way to save money - it could be absolutely essential for your survival and sustainability. Unfortunately, not everybody lives in a rural area, with a large amount of arable land at their disposal, but you can still grow a variety of staple crops in various containers on your porch, balcony, or around the foundation of your house.

In the notes of Nostradamus, as well as the predictions of the Maya and Hopi people, December 21st 2012 has been prophesied as a date of world-wide cataclysm and upheaval. There are many theories about how this global event will manifest.

Exposure to the elements is one of your biggest threats when surviving in the wild. Along with food and water, shelter is absolutely essential in ensuring your safety. This guide teaches you how to build improvised shelters out of natural materials in a variety of environments.

If you've ever been lost in the wilderness, you know how dangerous that can be. This guide teaches you everything you need to know about finding direction without a compass, using only astronomical indicators.

Being bitten by a venomous snake in the U.S. is not as likely a danger as most people think. However; it can be a serious threat if you're in a survival situation, where medical attention is unavailable.

The bow and arrow is a simple, yet elegant hunting tool that's been around almost as long as humanity itself. This guide shows you how to make a field-expedient bow that's suitable for hunting small game for survival in the wild when traditional firearms are either unavailable, or impractical.

In any survival situation, it's absolutely imperative to make the most out of all your natural resources. This book shows you how to build a solar oven out of common materials that's lightweight and easy to transport. Perfect for cooking food in a disaster situation, when conventional methods are no longer available, or for use out in the wild.

The threat of nuclear war didn't disappear with the fall of the Soviet Union. With such rogue nuclear nations like North Korea, and other enemies of the U.S. looking to acquire nuclear weapons, the threat of nuclear attack is still very real. This guide details what to do in the event of an impending nuclear strike to maximize your chances of survival.

Safe, clean drinking water is your most vital resource for survival. But in the wild, or after a disaster, you can never be sure if the available water is safe to drink, and you can't trust filtration alone. This book shows you several methods of purifying water, both in the home, and out in the field that eliminate the risks of ingesting dangerous microorganisms.

First among the threats to your survival are injuries that may result from a disaster, accident, or mishap. If gone untreated, even a minor injury can become a life threatening condition. This guide shows you how to treat a broad array of common injuries and conditions ranging from insects stings, and snakebites to broken bones, severe wounds and hypothermia.

Prepare for soaring food costs, and economic collapse by storing food now! Home canned foods are inexpensive, and require no refrigeration, or chemical preservatives, making them perfect for a survival food-bank. This valuable guide takes you step-by-step through teaching you everything you need to know in order to build a stockpile of preserved meats, vegetables and fruits to weather the hard financial times ahead.

Nature is abundant with edible plants that can serve as a food source to survive any ordeal. Others can be used to treat ailments, or injuries. But there are also many that can injure or kill you if ingested. This guide teaches you procedures that you can use to identify plants that are safe to eat, and tells you what to avoid.