Survival Scout Tips

I woke up earlier this week to a Fox News story titled "Grid operators warn of electricity shortage amid switch to renewables." If anything serves as a green light for enemies looking to strike at...

    We all know the dangers of alcohol, but whether there’s a societal breakdown or you’re simply out of power for a few days, you’ll be wishing you had some. Alcohol doesn’t go bad, which means i...

In early June 2021, millions woke to a massive internet blackout as countless websites across the world went completely dark, including Amazon, CNN, and even the U.K. government. The source of the...

Often, the most helpful survival tools are everyday items, such as soda cans. In America, soda cans are plentiful. We can thank Coors Brewing Company for that. Coors reports, “Bill Coors was a reb...

On November 11, 1919, America recognized Armistice Day on the first anniversary of the ending of World War I. Armistice Day eventually became Veterans Day and an annual national holiday in 1938. W...

On April 15, 1912, telegrapher John G. Phillips sent out the following Morse code message: “CQD CQD SOS SOS CQD DE MGY MGY.” CQD stands for “Come Quick Disaster” and SOS stands for “Save Our Ship ...

There are times when you want to stand out and times you don’t. For instance, let’s say you are walking around wearing a military tactical vest and combat boots. You may think this gives off a “do...

We may face a natural disaster that contaminates our water source at home in suburbia, find ourselves stuck in our city apartments due to a national crisis with the water turned off, or become str...

Camping is a wonderful way to get back to nature and enjoy a digital detox. For some families, it is a beloved tradition that includes s’mores and campfire songs. But camping is so much more. What...

As much as we hope our families will never face a disaster, the truth is we cannot prevent it from happening. That’s why your family needs to know what to do when one occurs. Whether your child ...

Knowing how to build a fire is key to survival. When you’re stranded in the wilderness, building a fire will help you stay warm, cook food, give light, and send SOS messages. However, there’s mo...

Meat is an essential source of protein, which is why it’s vital to know how to properly store it. We’ve become too accustomed to using a refrigerator or freezer to store meat. If you ask people ...