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…
.22 Caliber Survival Rifles: Picking the Best One for You
Guest post by Conrad Novak When selecting a survival rifle, it is important to pick one that can wear many different hats. The firearm should be capable of both hunting food…
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…
Long Term Survival Shelters from Alone
These are some of the long term survival shelters that I liked the most from Alone. The shelters from Alone are very interesting because they are not primitive shelters, or designed…
Folding Saws for Long Term Survival
I’ve looked for the best folding saws for a long term survival pack and this is what I’ve come up with. I gotta say that I would prioritize an axe over…
Alone Gear List: Analysis of All the Seasons
These are the most popular gear choices from the alone gear list for all the seasons. Below, I put the detailed gear choices of the winners and runners-up of each…
Survival Sewing & Repair Kit List
A good repair kit can fix almost anything. This is the list of gear that I have in my full sized repair kit, sometimes I add or leave some stuff…