Rhymes can be a powerful way to remember crucial survival information. There’s a reason that there are so many rhymes that are a century, or even hundreds, of years old. Because they can make it … Read more
Paracord has really become a popular item in the world of outdoor enthusiasts and survivalists alike in recent years, and it’s not hard to see why. Reliable, extremely versatile, and able to offer tons of … Read more
The best wood-handle camping axes can be used to chop firewood, trim thick tree branches and they can double as a hammer in some cases. Not only that, but they can be used to chop … Read more
Safety while hiking or camping in bear country is a big deal. Bear spray is one of the best tools for keeping overly curious or aggressive bears at bay. Similar to pepper spray, but much … Read more
Kevlar shirts are strong, heavy-duty, and designed to handle the toughest environments. If you don’t know what Kevlar is, it’s a tough synthetic polymer that’s treated and then weaved into an extremely durable material. In … Read more
Regardless of how macho you think you are, seeing a coyote is a bit frightening. Though they are adaptable animals, they easily lose control. In fact, seeing coyotes in some areas is a normal everyday … Read more
When calling a professional snake relocation specialist isn’t an option you may find yourself needing to capture the snake yourself. While very few venomous snake bites in the United States are fatal, they still need … Read more
Maybe the original inspiration was a childhood dare, or maybe it was the popular children’s book How to Eat Fried Worms. Whatever the reason, I can’t be the only one who has wondered about eating … Read more
While most people who are lost for a short amount of time in the wild should just stop and wait for rescue, that’s not always a viable solution to your current situation. Having to take … Read more
Everyone likes to imagine themselves surviving the zombie apocalypse, or any other apocalypse for that matter, like a boss. Finding a great hideout to call Home Base, building it up to the ultimate compound, and … Read more
I’m embarrassed to admit that for much of my life, I had no idea red lights were anything other than Hollywood special effects for horror movies or submarine war movies. Then a friend who had … Read more
Having spent four years in the great white North and having lived decades in the Midwest before that, I feel especially qualified to talk about surviving the cold of a long Alaska winter. We’re not … Read more