Wilderness Survival

Have you ever been deep in the forest and stumbled upon a stand of trees where their trunks and much of the ground were covered in moss? It’s amazing how much sound it absorbs, and it always gives the environment a truly ancient appearance. And it’s fitting because moss is genuinely an ancient, primitive type […]

So much of wilderness survival in prepping circles revolves around sustainment, and with good reason. Ensuring that you have access to clean drinking water, adequate food for energy, and suitable shelter for staving off exposure is paramount to survival. But as awful as it is to consider, your biggest threat while in the wilderness might

When most preppers think about sourcing protein in a wilderness survival scenario, or when bugging in near a forest for a long period of time, thoughts usually turn to hunting. And with good reason! Skilled hunters definitely have an advantage over mere gatherers. But unfortunately, when you are hunting, you can only be in one

There’s something undeniably cool about a rope ladder. I don’t know what it is. Maybe it reminds me of scaling one up into my tree house when I was a boy, maybe thoughts of a daring escape dangling beneath a rescue helicopter. They are just plain rad. But they’re also totally practical! Rope ladders have

There are all kinds of cherished survival myths out there. I grew up hearing them, and the guys that taught them to me probably grew up hearing them. Suck the poison out of a snake bite. You can eat anything that animals eat. Drinking from white water is safer. The sad thing is none of

If you’re anything like me, you love sleeping in the great outdoors. The fresh air, the peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of society, the isolation, the aroma; I always sleep like a rock. In fact, maybe I sleep a little too good… But whenever you’re sleeping outdoors, there is an element

Pretty much everyone knows by now that trees contain sap. If you’ve ever chopped wood before, or just cut into a tree for any other purpose, you’ve probably noticed this clear, viscous fluid leaking out. Even if you haven’t, I have little doubt that you’re already well aware of maple syrup, both how delicious it

One of the best things you can do to get prepared for any eventuality is to learn how to make the best possible use of all the resources around you, including those that you might overlook in other times. Let’s look at tree sap for instance… I think every prepper and camper understands the importance

So much of hunting is simply being still and patient. But being out in the elements, especially early in the morning, and keeping still will let a terrible chill overtake you. Most hunters, and especially tree stand hunters, know that cold feet are just part and parcel of hunting. But with time the pain can