Passive trapping versus active hunting is almost always preferred in a survival scenario. Not only does trapping typically require less energy, but it also enables one…
Anyone wondering what I’ve been doing to the BOV???? Well… here’s another update. I found a Truck Cap I bought a really nice black aluminum truck…
I get asked a lot of questions. I mean a lot of questions. I spend a good part of every morning replying to questions asked via e-mail and…
The driving plot behind some of our best-selling post-apocalyptic fiction novels in America is a looming reality for many people and nations in the world. As…
Now is a good time to go out and flag the following six trees before the leaves drop (except the pine). Revisit them in the winter…
Hello friends. I’ve owned several Bug Out Vehicles over the years. Some have been my daily drivers and others have been a dedicated stand alone vehicle.…
An Outdoorsman’s Prayer Thank you, Lord, for giving me my survival knife. It’s one of my most prized possessions. Sometimes, life can be so…
I recently received a package in the mail that I thought was worthy of sharing. I’ve got to give credit to Dutch from Texas for this…
At most of my survival courses, I ask the group if anyone has ever been in a life-or-death survival scenario. From hunkering down in fox holes…
“Don’t give up the ship. Fight her till she sinks.” – Captain James Lawrence, US Navy, 1813 For Christmas last year I received a gift…
It’s impossible to be perfectly prepared for an imperfect world. Sometimes you just have to go MacGyver and solve common problems by using the resources you…
WARNING: Do not read this if you are hungry or if it’s around LUNCH or DINNER! I’ll be the first to admit that I am not…
Is there a special graduate in your life? A brother, niece, son, daughter, wife, mom, dad? Looking for a unique graduation gift? Consider a survival and…
Sorry, no flashy pictures with this post – just a good solid discussion about Survival Mentality. The 80/20 Rule The 80/20 rule has been a popular…
If given the choice of eating naturally grown veggies or those that have been unnaturally genetically modified to withstand massive doses of pesticides, I think any…
It’s February. You’re lost in the woods. You didn’t properly prepare for the hike – shame on you. You hydrated before you left but didn’t bring…
I’m sure most of you have seen the recent television trailer promoting the Hollywood blockbuster remake of the famous Hansel & Gretel fairy tale It reminds…
Survival Knot Series: The Bowline The incessant reference to all of these “fiscal cliffs” in the past several weeks makes me think about a very important…
There’s nothing I love more than a good BUG OUT movie truck. Below is a collection of some of my favorite movie vehicles that I’d take…
Hey all of you bacon fanatics, did you know you can enjoy your bacon even after the meal is over? That’s right! Keep reading for a…
People amaze me. I get a real kick out of re-purposed wooden pallet projects. People have come up with some awesome ways to recycle and reuse…
I’ve just come out of hibernation from writing another survival book (details to come soon). I really need a fun ‘creative’ and not too serious survival…
Today, http://www.artofmanliness.com published an article I wrote title: How to Bug-In: What You Need to Know to Survive a Grid-Down Disaster Hurricane Sandy is yet another sober…
If you’re into survival, then you need a few good Wild Edible Plant titles in your survival library. Finding the right ones can be a little…
**NOTE: This is a guest post by Tristan Gooley from the United Kingdom. Tristan is a writer, explorer and navigator. He is also the author of The…
I wish I had $1 for every time someone mentioned or had a question about the military ALICE Pack. This Bug Out Bag Review Post is…
When it comes to Practicing Survival Skills – I’d much rather be out in the field making a sling shot or shooting my 10/22 or chopping…