How to Survive in the Woods

Image of a dark green forest. 

From car breakdowns in the dark to being stranded alone in the wilderness and losing GPS connections for a walk-out, being embroiled in the classic battle of Man versus Wild is more common than you might think. Some people even put themselves in such situations to come out stronger.  Therefore, if you … Read more

Lightweight Survival Gear

Lightweight Survival Gear

Decades ago,when I was a young man in the Army infantry, I sometimes marched 25-30 miles a day with a heavy (65 lb) rucksack attached to my back. Sometimes we had to march through sticky, muddy fields and ended up with around 20 lbs of mud attached to each leg. Those are not fond … Read more

Survival Essentials to Keep in Your Bug-out Bag

Survival bag

A bug-out bag is an essential addition to any survivalist’s gear collection. This compact backpack should contain everything you need to survive in the wilderness and possibly establish a homestead. Since keeping this bag compact is essential, it can be difficult to know which items to prioritize over others. We’ve compiled a … Read more