Skills before gear! You can have all the survival tools and gear in the world, but if you don’t know how to use them, you might not survive. There are dozens of survival skills you can learn, but some are more important than others.
Regardless of what skill you’re looking to master, you’re probably going to find it in one of the articles below.
The idea of getting to look like a navy seal is appealing to average Joes and books on military training are flying off the shelves in stores. With that in mind, what are some of the best military and navy seal training guides? Well, let’s find out. 1. The Complete Guide to Navy Seal Fitness, …
Archery is an ancient practice involving one of mankind’s oldest and best weapons, and one that is still employed and enjoyed by millions of people around the world today. Whether you are shooting at targets on your land, hunting big game, or competing at a national or international level, there’s always something you can do …
Right or Left Helical Fletching: What Should I Choose? Read More »
Runners and hikers know all too well the pain of dreaded foot blisters. These stinging sores can make walking an agonizing process. Blisters are the result of friction from your foot rubbing against your boots or shoes. They can also be caused by chemical exposure and extreme heat but usually, foot blisters are from excessive …
Bic lighters are so cheap and reliable, everyone should have a lying around just in case. Whether you’re looking to have means to start a fire in an emergency, light up some candles at your cabin in the woods, or in your car in case of an emergency, Bic lighters are an item you should …
How To Refill a Bic Lighter (with step by step photos) Read More »
Sandbags are seen as something of a prerequisite when you are putting together a comprehensive survival kit. But why is this? It seems like everyone in the know recommends sandbags, but what are you supposed to use them for? Sandbags are multi-purpose and highly adaptable when employed properly, and can be used for construction purposes …
The humble hatchet is one of the most compact, versatile and useful wood processing tools that any prepper could want. They also make for a gnarly weapon in a close-quarters situation. When a full-sized axe is too much or you’re just trying to save as much weight as possible from your load a hatchet will …
Running a bath isn’t always an option, but that does not mean you have to go without bathing! Cleanliness is always a virtue, and it is always a survival imperative long term, but what are you supposed to do when you are out in the wild or your home water supply is disrupted? Simple: Take …
The hatchet, the smaller cousin to the full size felling ax, is probably the most important tool that any prepper can have for outdoor adventures, coming in second only to a good bushcrafting knife. Like all edged tools, hatchets will wear down with use, losing chopping efficiency and forcing you to use more effort and …
Being prepared is about a lot more than acquiring mountains of gear. True preparation is about gaining experience, learning new skills and practicing those skills until you can’t get them wrong when the pressure is really on. When you look at the cross section of skills you’d be advised to learn, it can seem like …
We have all been in that old, familiar situation before: You are out in the field, maybe on a job, maybe on a recreational endeavor, and you are missing that one tool you need to perform some task. One of the worst tools to forget if you are out camping or working in the woods …
