Surviving in the wild is not an easy task, particularly if you have to bug out with nowhere to go. Learn the art of bushcraft now, not when you’ll have no choice.
Bears are large carnivorous mammals found across many parts of the world. Though typically solitary and comparatively rare compared to other large mammals, encounters with humans can and do happen, sometimes resulting in tragedy. A bear on the attack can easily cripple or kill a human. This makes it essential for people who live and … Read more
It’s a question that has been asked by many preppers over the years: can you eat snow in a survival situation? It makes perfect sense, in a way. Water is one of the most pressing survival necessities, and any time you are in an environment where there is snow, you have fresh water all around … Read more
A tool that is found within every camping pack, well, it should be in every pack, a bushcraft saw is an important tool for fire building and construction out in the woods. There are innumerable amount of saws on the market with so many features that are handy in certain situations. Having the right one … Read more
Long-term survival is kind of a funny thing. Even though you’re living in the aftermath of a major calamity or even a societal collapse, normal daily activities will continue. Society might look very different if you can recognize it at all, but you’ll still have to eat, for example. If you decided to bug in … Read more
Choosing the right woodworking tool for your camping excursion or homesteading project is imperative to being successful. A couple of the primary tools that outdoor enthusiasts use frequently would be the axe and hatchet. The most common applications for both of these tools are to process firewood for your home or campsite and to refine … Read more
Hard, sharp bushes and other thorn or spine-bearing plants may make life difficult for even the most tenacious invader when they are installed immediately beneath windows. Those without the will or pain-tolerance will probably look for easier alternatives at best. At worst, the racket caused by the intruder, as well as his efforts to obstruct … Read more
Pine trees are some of the most common trees you’ll find in North America. It is a natural resource that has a myriad of uses and has been used in the construction of city infrastructure and tiny homes alike. It is a fast-growing tree that can be planted into tight-fitting plantations for easy harvest. Animals … Read more
Survival priorities are those things that humans quite literally cannot live for long without. Depending on who you ask, there are five, ten or more than a dozen such priorities. Shelter is among them, and one of the most basic needs for human beings. When we are talking about outdoor emergencies, shelter is even more … Read more
America, and indeed the world, is full of snakes and among all the hundreds of varieties some of them are venomous. Considering snakes native to North America, the copperhead is among the most common and also the one responsible for a huge majority of envenomations in humans. A wide-ranging habitat, stealthy behavior and a likeliness … Read more
Here is a question that has probably crossed your mind before while waiting in a long line or whiling away the time before an appointment: If you were in a survival situation, starving, like really starving, could you eat grass if you had no other choice? It is a surprisingly compelling question that seems simple … Read more