We all know that no matter how experienced, every camper, hiker and outdoorsman is faced with the dangers and the…
Somehow or other, it seems that we all get this idealistic vision of what a survival situation is going to…
When discussing the great outdoors, and survival in general, many authors completely overlook an important part of the nature around…
Paracord is an amazingly useful cordage; strong, light and compact. That’s probably why it has become the cordage of choice…
One of the most basic, and possibly overlooked, things to practice to prepare for the wilderness is cooking your food.…
It’s no secret that from time to time, every camper hits a snag when lunchtime comes. Preparing a fire, getting…
One thing that is often overlooked by a lot of people is a practical knowledge of the basic knots. There…
You’re out in the middle of the Alaskan wilderness on a week long backpacking trip and it starts to rain.…
For some of us, getting marooned on an island or finding ourselves lost in unfamiliar woods while hunting isn't exactly…
Part of the romantic image we all share of the Old West is that of the paddle steamer plying her…