A Guest Blog Post by Jim Ausfahl Disclaimer: This material has been modified from the public domain US Military field manual, FM 5-80. As a reminder,…
How to Identify, Process, Prepare, and EAT Acorns! You may have heard the myth that acorns are poisonous and should be avoided. I heard this a…
A Guest Blog Post by Gordon Self What is S.A.F.E? S.A.F.E. (Security Awareness For Everyone) is a collection of strategies, tips and information created to assist…
A Guest Blog Post by Aaron “Hutch” Hutchings Imagine if everything you carried was easy to transform into another piece of gear. What if you could…
This is a Guest Blog post by Jim Ausfahl . Disclaimer: This material has been modified from the public domain US Military field manual, FM 5-80.…
Below is the first page from the Wild Edible Plant of the Month Club ID Sheet for Ostrich Fern, which is a fantastic and easy to…
A Guest Blog Post by Wayne Russell I wanted to share a technique I created that uses fir resin as an effective fire tinder. I call…
This is a Guest Blog post by Jim Ausfahl . Disclaimer: This material has been modified from the public domain US Military field manual, FM 5-80.…
When I was about 10 years old, my Grandfather made my brother and I each a gift – a wooden maul for splitting wood. It’s made…
Below is the first page from the Wild Edible Plant of the Month Club ID Sheet for Red Clover, which is a fantastic and easy to…
When it comes to storing items at home to ready your family for a potential large scale disaster (or worse), the first thing that comes to…
Starting a fire with Flint & Steel is an art that requires some practice. It’s a skill best taught by video, so I’ve included a video…
Whether you’re just starting out in the world of survival & bushcraft or you’ve been at it for years, it takes time to figure out what…
TRUCKER HITCH: Step-by-Step Tutorial + Video! The Trucker Hitch is an impressive knot that is comprised of two very basic knots. The name comes from its…
As spring quickly approaches, I’d thought I share with you why the BASSWOOD tree is one of my favorite Survival Trees! Introduction Trees can provide a…
Just in case you missed the most recent episode of FAT GUYS IN THE WOODS, I had to write this blog post and show you a…
Summer is the time to practice summer survival skills. Here’s a great one I think you’ll enjoy. This one comes right from the pages of my…
I’m excited to OFFICIALLY launch the APOCABOX! Even though I haven’t publicly announced it yet, the response has already been a bit overwhelming so a BIG…
Using the sun to start a fire is probably my favorite method of fire starting. It amazes me every time. The sun is an incredible survival…
It’s been a few months since my last post about the progress of my new Bug Out Vehicle. Well… I’m happy to announce that it’s finished…
Nature provides an abundance of tools and resources if you just know where to look. Today, I’m discussing just one of them – LEAVES. You’re not…
I’ve been wanting to write this post for quite some time now but have been putting it off because it involves a certain level of commitment.…
NOTE: These weapons are flat out dangerous and designed for entertainment purposes only. Recreate at your own risk. I’ve just finished a several week writing project…
Is it time for BOB to go on a diet??? One very popular question I get is about Bug Out Bag weight. Unfortunately, it’s never that…
I’ve written posts before about Survival Fire Kits but I’ve never listed suggested contents in detail. In this post I’d like to share with you what…
We’ve all watched the scenes on survival television shows when the host chomps into the most disgusting bloated white grub for the sake of “survival.” Most…
In many movies, the cool knives get more attention than the actors themselves. I certainly have my favorite survival blades over the years and they all…
If you remember, in Series Post # 4, I had just wrapped the truck in camo and left you hanging with some modern shaped black designs…
Oh yes I did! My apologies in advance to all of you BOV Purists out there – I had to do it. I just couldn’t stop…
Since my last post I’ve taken some time to do a few interior upgrades to the BOV Truck Project. First, let me remind you of what…