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We all know the “Top 3” survival priorities, but one thing that seems to be forgotten at times is that there are things that supersede even those three in importance….

Before the invention of nails, screws, and other fasteners, the world was literally tied together with cordage. It should be at the top of the list for every survival kit,…

Sure you can carry a bunch of fire starters, but that’s a finite supply. It’s best to save those for an emergency situation, and to look for natural or readily…

A few years ago, I was surprised when a woman knocked on my door, presenting me with a court summons for divorce proceedings. I had just come back to town…

War is never an easy topic to talk about, especially when young children are involved in the subject. The continuing invasion of Ukraine by Russia will have long-lasting consequences not…

When the proverbial brown stuff hits the fan, escaping on a waterway might be your best option. Yet, many people ignore such alternatives, and they fail to acknowledge the advantages…

Physical and mental preparedness are both equally important. If you have the knowledge but can’t execute the skill, you won’t go far. The same is true of the opposite. In…

Ever since my teen years, I remember hearing conspiracy theories and other dire predictions. Whether they were about the second coming of Christ, the Illuminati taking over the world, or…

Camp Like the Great American Woodsmen of our Time! The Old Ways The writings of Horace Kephart, Daniel Beard, and George W. Sears “Nessmuk” had the most significant influence on…

Two to five people are victims of bear attacks every year in North America. Although the numbers are significantly lower in some European and Asian countries, the trend is worrying….