The atlatl or spear-thrower was a weapon used by homo sapiens as far back as 30,000 years ago, utilized by different cultures ranging from ancient Aztecs and In...
If you happen to be camping without sufficient supplies, living off-grid near a river, or you get marooned on an island like Tom Hanks in “Cast Away”, one of th...
Whether you're camping with few supplies, have chosen to live off-grid, or in a post-apocalyptic situation that forces you to live in a less civilized fashion, ...
Thousands of years ago, many primitive societies, such as those in the Americas and the Middle East, made their homes from an easily-obtained construction mater...
Should you ever be caught out in the harsh wilderness without supplies or shelter, remember the survivalist's Rule of Threes: You can survive 3 minutes without ...
Thanks to its vast area, North America is home to 21 of the world’s most venomous species of snakes. The vastness and varied environments and weather conditions...
Whether you’re in a survival situation, camping or have chosen to live off-grid, chances are you’ll come across a scorpion or two. These crawling critters norma...
Floods can be caused by major storms that cause water levels to rise quickly in rivers, lakes and other waterways. Excessive rainfall is only one possible reaso...
When you’re out camping, living off-grid or trying to get out of Dodge, you may have to ford a river or stream. At first glance, it might not seem like a big de...
What do spiders and the IRS have in common? Many people hate both, and yet we all know they’re necessary. These eight-legged creatures (spiders) play a vital ro...