The first evidence of what could be considered a hunting knife dates back to over two and a half million years ago. These knives were made primarily from the stones flint and obsidian and considered by most to be man’s Read More …
Going on a camping trip during the colder months can be an amazing adventure. If you go unprepared, however, it can be a troublesome and even life-threatening experience. Camping in colder weather calls for a lot more gear, thorough preparation, Read More …
Cabin fever for real? You feel trapped. The walls seem to be closing in. Is this what claustrophobia feels like, you wonder? “Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow,” sing happy carolers on the radio. You are anything Read More …
Emergency Radios When you hear the term “survival radio”, you automatically think about something small, little and disposable. Well, this is not exactly true. This radio is one that has a satellite tracking device attached to it. It is meant Read More …
The other day in the garden I noticed that the lily were up and fecund in their proliferation. Having to mow around the damn things all the time really got my goat. Dialing into the “wayback” machine I remembered that Read More …
A little known survival aid related to wilderness fire making skills is the Dakota Fire Hole, also known as the Dakota Fire Pit. This handy device is easy to construct and has marked advantages over other types of camp fire Read More …
In this article we will discuss why it is important that you consider ALL sources of drinking water as contaminated with disease causing organisms until you properly treat it. We will also touch upon the best method to make water Read More …
For many thousands of years Polaris has been used as a guiding star and reference point for navigators and astronomers. Through experience and observation humans discovered the North Star lights the way to true north. Know the secret of finding Read More …
Starting a fire with flint and steel (the steel is also known as a “firesteel”) brings to mind the image of self-sufficient mountain men in the wilderness. A rite of passage that ties you to wilderness travelers through the millennia, Read More …
Using wood ashes as a cleaning agent makes a lot of sense: they are readily available, free, and relatively safe for the environment when compared to many types of soap. In this Survival Topic we will cover this very handy Read More …
