Survival

Some things aren’t going to change much in the wilderness; you are still going to need toilet paper.  You might even have a greater need…

Being able to start fires and build lean-to shelters will keep you alive for short-term survival in the wilderness, but if the world as we…

There is no tool that can equally perform all tasks.  But the more versatile the tools that you carry are, the fewer tools you’ll need to…

Pig nuts is not the most appetizing name, but Conopodium majus doesn’t sound that tasty either.  Regardless of what you want to call them, pig…

  There is no price that one can put on their life, and therefore their safety.  But that being said, it’s not cheap.  The cost…

If you are surviving in the wilderness, especially in the forest, you are likely to have greater access to plant based food than meat.  But…

Whether triggered by post-disaster looting or by “peaceful protests” turned riots, you could find your home targeted for attack.  With proper planning, you can protect your…

Finding a proper site to make camp, whether you are in wilderness survival scenario or just out in the woods for fun, can make the…

If you are the kind of person that likes to be prepared, planning and storing for disaster or the end of the world as we…

When there is any other option, it’s always advisable to stay out of a conflict and to avoid a deadly encounter.  If we see a…

Ticks aren’t just creepy little bugs, they are also the harbingers of disabling and even deadly disease.  Most people know about Lyme’s disease, but ticks…

Morse code was developed in the 1830’s to transmit language over the then new telegraph.  The basic premise of Morse code is similar to binary…

There is probably no category of knowledge with more myths stuffed in than survival skills.  Survival myths are all over, they get repeated word of…

  Despite what Tim Kaine thinks, guns weren’t responsible for the terrorist attack at Ohio State University yesterday.  In fact, a gun is what stopped…

Having an ax in the wilderness can be the difference between surviving or thriving.  But like all gear, it can’t take care of you if…

Depending on what caliber pistol you have, and where you live, going to the range can become an expensive hobby fast.  While there is no…

The main advantages to survival in the tropics are warmer weather, higher availability of water, and higher availability of food.  But simply because water and…

It’s a shame that it’s even something that we have to think about, but the reality is that we live in a world with people…

An axe is a great tool to have with you in the wilderness.  But an axe is heavier and bulkier than a folding saw and…

Fishing is a great way to get food for survival.  But one drawback to fishing for survival is that the most common method of angling…

As I have said before, the people who commit violent crimes are not looking for a sporting fight, they are looking for victims and they…

Wind can be a major difficulty in getting a fire started, but it doesn’t have to be.  With a proper design for your fire build the…

Modern fire starting devices utilize chemical accelerants, while primitive fire starting methods tend to rely mainly on friction.  But there is a method that bridges the…

Any number or disasters could leave you without access to medical supplies, including the otherwise easy-to-obtain, over-the-counter medicines.  The irony is, that the same circumstances…

Survival isn’t camping, and it doesn’t just happen when the weather’s nice. If you are in a real survival scenario where you are living from…

Even though you might have everything you need as a prepper and survivalist, that doesn’t mean you are prepared to survive. That’s why it is…

Wilderness survival in the cold means heat retention above all else.  You can last for 3 weeks without food, 3 days without water, but can…

When most people imagine themselves in a survival situation, they picture themselves in a beautiful forest at the edge of a lake. While that might…

Being able to properly identify animal tracks and determine their approximate age is a great skill to have for wilderness survival.  It can help you…

Whether you are attempting to cross a frozen lake for expediency in a wilderness survival scenario, or are just having fun on the ice, if…

Out of all natural disasters, earthquakes are by far the deadliest.  They come with absolutely no warning, and have the power to shake infrastructure to…

If you are deep in the wilderness, whether you are backpacking for pleasure or trying to get out for survival, having a strap on your…

Given that these days you can get a paracord bracelet that has a fire rod incorporated into the design for less than $10, I don’t…

Whether for stealth during hunting or for evasion, camouflage is a survival necessity.  Both hunters and military units have developed various forms of camouflage over…

In most street fights and assaults, at some point, your opponent will try to dominate you by grabbing a hold of you or your clothing. …

As I have written about before here, not all fires are equally beneficial in all circumstances.  For those times when warmth is needed and fuel…

Trees are a valuable source of wilderness survival necessities.  From firewood, shelter material, cordage, food, and even water, trees can provide nearly all of your…

If you are preparing for survival, you’ve probably asked the question of whether it is all worth it or not. Maybe you have some friends…