There is no doubt that a big part of most every survival situation is defense, protection and security against not only the elements that threaten you – a hurri...
One of the biggest stresses facing someone in a survival situation is their ability (or not) to start a fire, as there is a great amount of importance placed on...
Due mostly to its rounded shape and northern position on the island chain, Mount Waiʻaleʻale on Hawaii’s Kauai Island — although only 4,148 feet in elevation — ...
If you were to ask any outdoorsman, bushcrafter, or survivalist which one item they would choose to take into the forest for an extended period of time they wou...
Traffic is a nightmare. Creeping along bumper to bumper on the freeway during rush hour is hardly an efficient use of your time, and you sit behind the wheel th...
Your much-prized gear and equipment won’t do you any good if someone steals them, and sometimes keeping your stash a secret is difficult to do when your neighbo...
The ubiquitous multi-tool comes in hundreds of configurations and has quickly replaced the Swiss Army-style pocket knife in utility and function. The modern mul...
The house has been cold and dark for eight weeks now. Everything burnable has been burned and everything edible has been eaten. Outside, there’s nothing left, w...
Seeing is believing. However, how well you see may depend on more than your vision. When your path passes through uncertain surroundings, you may need a closer ...
We had extended an open invitation to the whole family to join my wife Mary and I here at our home for Thanksgiving, but everyone had plans and our guest list t...