How to Make an Ultralight Sled for a Bug Out Bag
When there’s lots of snow on the ground, the best way to carry gear is on a sled. So I made an ultralight sled that is compact and costs about…
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How to Tell if Ice is Safe to Walk On
Walking on ice is never 100% safe, but there are things that you can do to greatly reduce the risk of falling through it. Keep reading to learn how to…
11 Survival Gifts that Don’t Suck
I don’t want to encourage Christmas’ consumerism with this list of survival gifts. But If you’re buying a gift for someone into prepping or survival, why not buy something that…
How to Choose a Survival Knife: What No One Talks About
This isn’t just another article on how to choose a survival knife. Most people focus too much on knives and their features, missing the function and possible scenarios. Imagine…
How to Make Printable Topo Maps for Free
Everyone says you should carry paper maps in the backcountry, but do you? Whenever I go outside for more than a day hike I try to pack a paper map….
Best Headlamps for Survival and Prepping
Headlamps are a a must for your survival kit, bug out bag, or EDC. I’ve narrowed down the thousands of lights out there to the best headlamps for survival or…
Bug Out Bag List: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide
I wrote this bug out bag list based on my experiences as an ultralight thru-hiker, outdoor professional, and survival adventurer. It’s a complete, practical, no-nonsense list for beginners wanting to build…
23 Tactics for a Survival Mindset and a Positive Attitude
“Survival is 90 percent psychology. When the chips are down, it doesn’t matter what you have buried in the backyard or how many books on survival you’ve read. If you’re…
