Author: Survival Life

Water– the number one necessity to our survival. We can go long periods with little to no nutrition but hydration is key for keeping our bodies and minds functioning properly. However, bacteria-ridden water is worse than no water at all. So here you are, in a desolate environment with zero running water. You need it. […]

In lieu of the recent mini-blackout incident in New York City, over 73,000 people went from normal to pitch black in a split second. Many were left without power, stuck in elevators and dark subways. Daily life and tourism came to a halt. Luckily, power was restored fairly quickly and within hours the city was […]

When spending a significant amount of time outdoors, it is important to prepare for your water needs. When camping, hiking or just spending some time in the woods, you will need to consume about a gallon of healthy, clean water per day to keep yourself hydrated. The biggest downfall when finding water sources is that […]

On July 4, the southern California town of Ridgecrest (about 150 miles North-east of Los Angeles) was struck by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake. Occurring about 11 miles Northeast of the town in the Mojave Desert, the quake was confirmed not likely to have involved the infamous San Andreas fault line– though several others were involved. […]

When you think of survivalist, you’re probably thinking of igniting fires, building shelters, and hiking miles of wilderness. Though survivalists do these things, many people don’t think about the aquatic survival skills people need to know in order to survive places like rivers, oceans, and other larger bodies of water. As a survivalist, you will […]

It’s almost inevitable that at some point in your life, you will experience a small stint of summer without air conditioning because of malfunction or wear-and-tear. Those days when you’re waiting for someone to come and fix it can seem unbearable, but there are some things you can do to cool off in the meantime. […]

Whether you are a veteran outdoorsman or are just starting out, there are some things that are imperative to know. These bits of knowledge are useful for anyone, but for those going into the outdoors and surviving the elements, these tidbits are the most important for any outdoorsman to know before going on their next […]

Paracord is a crucial part of your survival kit, and a great way to remember paracord in emergencies is to create a survival bracelet with it. RELATED: Paracord: Everything You’ll Ever Need To Know Why Have A Paracord Survival Bracelet? Paracord (also known as parachute cord) is a lightweight nylon rope. Originally, it was used […]

There are disasters you can prepare for and disasters you cannot. There are disasters such as fire, for example, as in the case of Paradise, California, when you have to just flee. A shelter in place kit and stock piling of supplies would not be helpful, but something you could just grab as you are […]

The recent rescue of the yoga teacher on the Hawaiian island of Maui has brought to the forefront the importance of taking precautions of not hiking alone, but also knowing how to survive if you do venture out and find yourself lost in the wilderness. Amanda Eller was 35 and ended up lost when she […]