Apart from the ax, knife, club, and bow and arrow, the spear may be the oldest weapon known to man. Consisting of a sharp, leaf-shaped or triangular point attac...
Camouflage is a form of protection. The military has been using camouflage for soldiers since the mid-18th century to deceive and avoid enemies, or make it diff...
If you’re a frequent commuter even during snowbound conditions, it pays to have a winter survival kit in your car. When making your kit, you’ll need items to pr...
South of Chicago on the wind-swept plains of upper Midwest, the highway stretches like a black icy ribbon toward the horizon. Ominous clouds boil above as the n...
Homesteaders all know that bumper crops of any fruit or vegetable can cause issues.
Tomatoes are the perfect fruit (yes, a tomato is technically a fruit) to ...
When it comes to protecting your perimeter, the first question to ask yourself is, “What is your end state?” That is, how far are you willing to go? This is oft...
There are a lot of excuses people give for why they don’t prepare for emergencies. "I don’t have time." "It’s too difficult." My personal favorite? "It’s not go...
Everyone knows that a firearm can be a vital tool in the world of survival. It serves many purposes and can be a lifesaver in a number of different settings. Bu...
It is one of our most primitive but visceral fears; thrashing in the deep, far below the water’s surface, lungs burning for oxygen, arms straining toward the ev...
They’re cheap, easy to carry, and extremely useful. When it comes to practical utility, lip balm has as many surprising uses as tampons.
If you don’t have a ...
