Paracord Bracelets are Tacticool, But are they Useful?
How could a paracord bracelet help you in a survival scenario? One word: fire. The survival bracelets craze has slowly receded but it is still going. That’s why I’m writing…
Recommended Bushcraft Books and Primitive Technology Books
These primitive technology books and bushcraft books contain detailed information on various skills and techniques that you might also find in a survival book, but these books cover those topics…
Survival Fishing Rod: Using and Choosing one for Subsistence
A survival fishing rod or pole is an important part of a long term wilderness survival pack. Yes, you could make a fishing rod in the field, but it wouldn’t…
Survival Books: Review of the 5 Best
I’ve read most wilderness survival books out there, and this is my review of what I believe are the 5 best survival books. I consider these survival books to be…
Realities of Gathering Wild Foods for Subsistence
I’d like to share my thoughts on gathering food for long term wilderness survival. I’ve seen many people building a long term Bug Out Bag or INCH bag thinking that they…
6 Survival Skills Everyone Should Know
The most important wilderness survival skills everyone should know. It doesn’t get more essential than this. These 6 survival skills tackle your need for fire, shelter, water, signalling, navigation, and…
We All Live Off the Land
The other day I dreamed of a catfish being hooked in one of our lines during the 180 days I lived in the boreal forest. One of the reasons why…
Gathering Intel on a Wilderness Location
Find a list of free resources for gathering intel on a wilderness location: custom topographic maps, current satellite imagery, forest cover, human made structures, and gravel roads and trails. These…