The worst-case scenario we potentially face is a grid-down situation. It doesn’t matter if that’s caused by an EMP, by a solar storm or by terrorism. When the grind goes down, the country is going to be in serious shape. ...
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3 Knots That Will Get You Through Nearly Any Survival Situation
There’s a very good reason why Boy Scouts are known for being highly trained knot-tying masters: Cordage is one of our most foundational pieces of survival gear. It’s extremely useful, lightweight, easy to store, and can be produced in the ...
Read More »4 Overlooked Fire-Starting Methods That Could Save You In A Pinch
Having the knowledge, skill and redundancy in your pack’s fire-making systems is absolutely crucial, especially if you plan on spending any length of time in the wild. Not only does fire have the ability to keep that eerie nighttime psychological ...
Read More »10 (More) Survival Items You Can Buy At The Dollar Store
Read the first story in this series here. While many people realize the benefits of always being prepared, they might avoid it because it can be costly to stock up. Fortunately, a dollar store can help. Your local dollar store ...
Read More »This Is How Much Water You Should Carry For Survival
There are quite a few stark differences between gear that you might find on a soldier, hunter or hiker — and those that you might find on a survivalist or bushcrafter. One of the biggest aspects in this difference comes ...
Read More »Underground Houses: The Ultimate In Off-Grid Living?
There seems to be some misconceptions about underground homes. Some people instantly think of dark, dingy places akin to some kind of emergency shelter. Others immediately think of the cozy Hobbit holes in the Tolkien books and films. Underground or ...
Read More »3 ‘Bulletproof’ Bushcraft Axes For Chopping Wood AND Starting A Fire
If there is a single tool that meets all of a survival blade needs, it unfortunately hasn’t been invented yet. That’s why I’m one of the many staunch advocates that believes it’s best to carry a system of several blades. ...
Read More »Here’s What You Forgot In Your Survival Plan
Have you ever gone on a trip, only to find that you forgot something important? It seems like that happens on every trip I take. It doesn’t matter if I’m going away overnight or for an extended trip, something, or ...
Read More »How To Pick The Perfect Do-Everything Survival Knife
I will never forget that day I convinced my mom to drive me down to the Army-Navy surplus store. I was 16 and had just saved up for two weeks to purchase a new knife. Not that I needed a ...
Read More »The Native American Survival Tool The U.S. Military STILL Carries
For bushcraft/survival applications, I am a BIG fan of the tomahawk. And it’s not just because I was fond of The Patriot movie, but also because I found this type of blade to be an astonishingly useful camping tool. Tomahawks ...
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