VIDEO: How to Build a Better Bucksaw
A saw is an indispensable backcountry tool. It allows you to construct structures, process firewood, and even make tools. However, it's not always practical
How to Get Teens Interested in Prepping and Self Sustainability
Teens these days live in a different world than many of us did growing up. They are surrounded by technology, constantly in contact with
Ask the Pros: Finding Your Passion
Getting to know experts in their respective fields bridges the gap between them and aspiring, eager young professionals. I like asking questions and seeing
Fine Art of Scavenging
No matter how much any of us stockpile, there’s a finite limit to our supplies. That means that while those supplies are intended to
VIDEO: A Quick and Easy Pole Barn for Shelter and Storage
In this video, we join back with Jason as he continues to work on his DIY Pole Barn project.
How-To Make Three Primitive Weapons
Whether they look like they came out of the movies First Blood and The Hunted, or more like something you may have seen in a museum used
Trapping Part 2: Must Know Skills: Deadfall & Snare
In the beginning, there was nothing. Then one day, a hungry caveman spied a potential food source. It wouldn't sit still long enough to
Preparing for This Summer: 9 Ways to Prevent Heat-Related Illness
Summer is the perfect excuse to spend time in the sun and enjoy the warm weather before things get cold again. Unfortunately, temperatures are
Things You Do Not Need in a Survival Kit
Survival is so mainstream now that even popular stores such as Walmart and Target now have more survival items than ever before.
Keeping Cool Amidst Soaring Prices
We’re all aware of the high inflation going on, as prices for everything we need soar, especially fuel prices. Those fuel prices are probably
Man Tracking
The 2003 Hollywood movie The Hunted, starring Tommy Lee Jones and Benicio del Toro, gave us a brief look into tracking as the hero tracks his
Surviving in a Shooting Gallery
Once again, the country is shocked by a senseless mass shooting in one of our schools. The shooting in Uvalde, Texas, ranks as the
VIDEO: How to Use a Ferro Rod with Natural Tinder
A ferro rod is an indispensable piece of survival equipment. Even a pocket-sized version will be a viable fire starting option for thousands of
Trapping Part 1: A Primer on Forgotten Skills
Food costs and everything else right now is on the rise. This has led to an increasing number of people becoming interested in starting
Ask the Pro: Knowledge is Key
Most experts will agree that no matter how many pieces of gear you carry or how many tiny items you can squeeze into a
