Wilderness Survival

The mountains have always held a special place in prepping and survival lore. We admire the real and the quasi-mythical mountain man for his determination, grit, endurance, and prowess. People and tribes since time immemorial have fled to the mountains in times of trouble to find succor and salvation from natural and human threats. The […]

If you’re out on your own, you’ll need to keep warm in the wilderness and be able to cook and boil water for drinking. Fires need to be closely monitored and kept under control, but sometimes that control is difficult to maintain. The wind either blows your fire out or puts it into the bush

Water is critical in a survival situation, even in the winter. Humidity is generally lower in the wintertime, and that means our bodies expel moisture at a greater rate than in other seasons. This means in a survival situation you need to find a source of water, and fast as dehydration symptoms can start quickly.

The Global Positioning System is a network of satellites that integrate your position on the earth, your speed, distance, and direction. The function of a compass, map, odometer, and speedometer are all present in one compact and portable device – commonly known as the GPS device. It simplifies the math needed to calculate all of

When you go out into the wild voluntarily or wind up stuck out there, it can be comforting to know there are many resources that can help you. But there is also a lot that can hurt you, and so it’s important to be aware of your surroundings. Wild lettuce is one such plant with

Heading out into the wild is exciting, it’s the Huckleberry adventure we all hold dear, add hunting to the equation and that adventure just took an upward spike in adventure credits. You’re planning a trip into the vastness of America somewhere to roam free and live off the land, harvesting a quarry that will sustain

When you are out in the wilderness, it is important to keep your teeth clean. Not only will this help keep your breath smelling fresh, but it will also help prevent tooth decay and other oral health problems. Oral hygiene is far more than a nicety; if you neglect your mouth long enough you could

From time recorded, mankind has been guided on his path by the Celestial canopy. The suns warmth to wake our bones, and the moon comforts us in the dark or night. Every corner of the globe with its diverse peoples has in one form or another has fashioned navigational systems based on the earth’s orbit

Finding your way in the world can be daunting at the best of times. When you’re dumped into the middle of nowhere with no directions, well, it can be more than a challenge. Imagine a day trip turning into a survival exercise, earthquake, tsunami, flash flood, raging storms, tornado. All of these can turn a