Survival Skills

The knife is the most basic tool ever created. As such, it is also the most basic piece of survival gear we can carry.

How much do you trust your mind and body to stay present during an emergency? Believe it or not, your preparedness is tied to

This article is about subtractive survival. What not to do. People often survive not because of what they do, but because of what they

Some people believe our world was a better, safer, more stable place in 2024. In one sense, that is true. We may have come

I like to say that survival is the king of DIY pursuits. Could you adapt the resources in your environment to meet your survival

By minimalism, I mean simple living, or practices that promote simplicity in one’s lifestyle, not the art movement. If one just scanned through minimalist

In the first part of this article we covered the “classical” optical enhancers most folks are used to, like binoculars, monoculars, and spotting scopes.

The new year is a time of new beginnings. People make their resolutions; most of which will be broken within the week. Others look

Emergency preparedness can be overwhelming, especially to those who are just getting started. I am often asked, "Where should I start?” It is normal to

Even before you notice the first signs of a weak economy, events associated with a major crash may already be in motion. Being able

The human eye is an impressive piece of biological machinery, capable of distinguishing nearly 10 million colors and adjusting focus up to 50 times

It's difficult to say if long-standing problems in the US economy can be quickly fixed via deregulation, cutting taxes, and various attempts to lure

In a survival situation you’re not only dealing with the impact that the sickness has on your body, but how it debilitates you

Let’s explore three survival skills that are rarely discussed and often overlooked—sometimes unknowingly.

We all know that FEMA has far from a sterling track record. You don’t even have to be a prepper to know that.