My Mom’s parents lived in Kentucky. Some of my favorite childhood memories are going to Grandma and Grandpa Tucky’s. My Grandpa’s name was Owen Coy. Long…
This is a guest post by JJ Johnson (JJSERE1). JJ is a former USAF Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) Instructor and currently runs his own…
Today, www.artofmanliness.com published an article written by Creek Stewart on their site about How to Build the Ultimate Survival Shotgun. You have to check it out…
Every Day Carry (EDC) is about as personal as it gets when it comes to discussing survival gear and/or mentality. I personally really enjoy discussing EDC…
Dandelion Root The Dandelion Plant is an incredible and versatile wild edible. From flower to root, the entire plant is edible. The focus of this post,…
I wish I had $1 for every time I heard someone say something like “If I had more land I would have better survival skills,” or…
I travel far and wide to experience nature. Even when I think I am completely remote in a secluded area it seems I still cannot completely…
If you’ve taken any hikes lately you know that the spiders are out in full force. This time of year it seems you can hardly take…
I never use pesticides or fertilizer in my yard. Why? Because all spring, summer and fall I eat a variety of wild growing plants from it. …
Have you ever asked yourself the question – “If I only had 1 _ _ _ _ _ _ (fill in the blank) – what would…
It goes without saying that WATER is at the top of your priority list when it comes to a survival situation – all Bug Outs included! I…
When it comes to fire tinder and fire starting materials, I could probably write a book on all of the different natural and store bought materials…
Preparing for a potential Bug Out Scenario takes a lot of thought & time. There are all kinds of factors to consider. If you are preparing…
The ability to make fire is such a critical skill for any survivalist. Whether on a planned camping trip or in an extreme survival scenario,…
Easter has come and gone but the BIG HUNT is far from over. In central Indiana the weather conditions have been PERFECT to coax out the…
An essential item for ANY outdoor outing and certainly in every Survival Kit and Bug Out Bag is a good quality Poncho. There is nothing more…
I do not choose to be a victim Of the circumstances around me. I seek self reliance, not dependence. I do not wish to be looked…
The Shemagh (pronounced “Schmog”) is a scarf-style wrap commonly found in arid regions to provide protection from direct sun exposure, as well to protect the mouth…
Notice the title of this post. It is not “Should you own a Survival Machete” or “Is a Machete right for you?”. The title is HOW…
By now everyone has seen the aftermath left by the Earthquake that hit Japan just a few days ago. Disasters such as this quickly remind us…
The Pine Tree is an amazingly useful tree to any bushcrafter or survivalist. First of all, the entire tree is edible…the bark, the needles, the pine…
You read the heading correct – I said Pellet Gun. Yes, the kind powered by air – just 1 step above a BB gun. I own…
BushCrafting and Spoon carving have a deep history together. Carving wooden utensils and bowls is a classic bushcraft project. Below is a step-by-step pictorial that will…
Knowledge is your BEST tool in any Survival Situation. Knowing random facts is a good thing. Here are a few: 4 drops of bleach to treat…
Unfortunately, a part of cooking is cleaning up. Even in the woods with a basic cooking kit, proper clean-up is important to camp hygiene – especially…
I’m sure many of you already have a Primary system in place for filtering or purifying water while out in the bush camping or hiking for…
Mullein is often referred to by botanists as “Common Mullein”. Well let me tell you up front – there is NOTHING common about this amazing plant.…
Cooking in the wilderness can be a very pleasant & rewarding experience or it can be a total nightmare that will put a bad taste in…
As many of you would agree, signaling for rescue in any survival situation is extremely important. The more signaling ‘know-how’ tactics you have in your mental…
I have to admit, bread is probably one of my favorite foods. I love everything about it actually…the taste, the texture but mostly the smell. There…