Sleeping Bag for Long Term Survival: How to Choose
After sleeping in a bag for months at a time, I have a better idea on what to look for in a a sleeping bag for long term survival. I…
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Best Survival Bow for Long Term Hunting [Top 5]
I’ve been on the lookout for the best survival bow after breaking the limb of my recurve bow during my 180 day survival expedition: a compact, simple, and reliable bow…
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180 Day Survival Expedition Gear List [what Worked and Didn’t]
This is a detailed gear list of all the equipment my partner and I brought for our six months in the boreal forest survival expedition along with feedback notes of…
This is how Special Operations Forces layer clothes for 40°F to -50°F
Both the Extended Climate Warfighter Clothing System and the Protective Combat Uniform were developed by the U.S. Military and outdoor industry as a system of clothes to be worn in…
Your Survival Knife Sucks for Long Term Survival
For a wilderness survival scenario of 72 hrs to a week your big and heavy survival knife is excellent. But as soon as you are past that point you will…
This Will Make your Smartphone an Excellent Outdoor Survival Tool
If you would consider carrying a book for a long term survival scenario you must read this article. First I must say that neither a survival book nor a smartphone…
Axe or Saw for Long Term Wilderness Survival?
There are two main needs that need to be met: firewood and shelter. Efficiency, versatility, safety, portability, weight, and durability are important for a long term wilderness survival scenario. …
7 Best Firestarters for Long Term Survival
What would be the best long term firestarter? The importance of long lasting, durable, reliable gear was not so obvious to me at first. With experience in the bush I’ve learned…
