20 Things Non-Campers Need to Know

It doesn’t matter who you hang with or where you live. At some point, someone is going to ask you to go camping. In most of these instances, there are going to be people there that are pros and others that have no clue as to what they are supposed to be doing. This list … Read more

Over 15 Unique Ways to Use Zip Ties

Zip ties, also known as cable ties, are those brightly colored bits of plastic that can be used to tie wires and cords together, hold certain parts onto your car in a pinch, or even keep some of your tools connected to your toolbox. They also have a lot of uses out in the wild. … Read more

How to Tie Your Boots Like a Pro (Video)

It is crucially important to take care of your feet, and your boots, when you are camping, hiking, backpacking, or in a survival situation. Any good soldier knows that taking care of your feet is a life-or-death situation. One of the important aspects of taking care of your feet is to tie your boots properly. … Read more

Universal Edibility Test

Learning how to identify the edible and poisonous plants in your local area is always a good idea.  But what if you find yourself in an area you are not familiar with and in need of food to survive?  You can follow the steps in the “universal edibility test” to determine of the plant is … Read more

3 Tips for Fire Starting in a Wet Environment

If things always went your way you would never need to worry about how to survive in the wilderness.  But since things don’t always go your way, you need to have a plan, and a backup plan when that doesn’t work.  It’s not enough to know how to start a fire in ideal conditions, if … Read more

Cold Weather Survival Shelter

It can take 3 weeks to die of starvation, 3 days to die of dehydration, but in cold weather you can die in 3 hours from exposure.  Shelter is the number one priority in any cold weather survival scenario.  Not every situation will offer the same resources or have the same threats, but these are … Read more

Three Ways to Stay Warm in the Wilderness Without Fire

  In a wilderness survival situation, you can’t count on things going your way.  This time of year, cold will be a main concern if you find yourself stranded outdoors, since exposure too cold can kill within hours.  Fire is the obvious solution, but there are a number or reasons why you might not be able … Read more

Bow Hunting Tips for Deer

If you plan to use a bow and arrow to hunt deer as a means of getting meat in a survival scenario, you need to know what you’re doing. Instead of waiting until the SHTF, you want to have a bow and a deer hunting license now. Get out there and learn how to hunt … Read more

Identifying Animal Tracks (Infographic)

When you are out in the woods or wilderness, you definitely won’t be alone. One of the most essential skills you can have is figuring out who you are sharing the area with. For the sake of tracking game, finding water, or keeping yourself safe from predators, identifying animal tracks can be life-saving. If you … Read more

Outdoor Navigation Basics

Learning to navigate in the wild, without the aid of signs, landmarks, and roadways, is a challenge that many survivalists have to overcome before they feel comfortable heading out to practice their survival skills. It’s important to understand how to use some basic tools when it comes to outdoor navigation. Even if you have a … Read more

The Secret to Never Getting a Poison Ivy Rash Again

Have you ever had a run in with poison ivy? If you have, you’d know how terrible that rash can be.  Jim Brauker, PH.D. has a simple and effective way to ensure you never have to deal with that problem again. Click Here To Get The Best Survival Medical Course… Check Out These Mind Blowing Survival … Read more