Clothing to Keep You Dry from the Rain
There are many survival topics that hardly ever get mentioned, while others seem to be talked about by everyone. One such ignored topic is
Tips to improve your woodlot
Numerous state forestry departments offer free consultations and recommendations to support landowners in enhancing their forested areas. Below are some of the suggested projects,
How to evacuate a ruined city
Evacuating a big city in the event of a natural or manmade disaster is a logistic nightmare for local authorities, and due to the
Applying the KISS Principle to Survival
As a former engineer, I can vouch for the validity of the KISS principle; but I can also vouch for it from a survival
Practice Time
Survival, as we discuss it in the prepping and survival community, is a complex task, using many skills that the average person today couldn’t
Remaining Calm in High-Pressure Situations: 9 Strategies for Survivalists
Life comes at you quickly. Stressful times are a part of life, and how you react to them goes a long way in deciding
A few survival myths we should get rid of
After more than ten years of being in the prepping and bushcrafting “business,” I can honestly say that I’ve heard it all since almost
The three key factors to keep in mind when sleeping in the wilderness
After years of camping and spending as much time as possible in the outdoors, I can say that knowledge to sleep under the stars
How to avoid the dangers of traversing mountainous terrain
For many folks out there, bugging-out means leaving the comfort of their urban homes and heading into the surrounding woods. These journeys can often
Building a Personal Survival Library
I don’t know about you; but references are important to me. Even though I write, talk, and experiment about survival full-time, I can’t remember
Keeping Warm When the Heat is Out
With winter upon us, any power outage means we’re without heat. Depending on where you are and just how cold it is, it can
Winter Survival in the Wild
Most of what I see about wilderness survival seems to be written as if all survival situations happen in the summertime, with good weather.
What happens when you lack food, water, and sleep
Some of us are fortunate enough to have made preparations for various disasters, and we can get our families along with our bug-out gear
How to make your own soap
In a survival situation, regardless of its magnitude, duration or outcome, hygiene will still be an important part of your preparations. If you don't
Off the Road in a Blizzard – What to Do
Anyone who lives in an area where snowstorms are common knows just how dangerous they can be. Even worse, just how dangerous it can
