You have read the manuals, watched the videos, and have read dozens of articles online about wilderness survival, but does this mean you are ready, maybe, and then again maybe not. There are several schools of thought when it comes to survival training. Some believe that pain … [Read more...] about Do You Need to Attend a Wilderness Survival Class and What Can You Expect?
Preparedness
Is Hiding Food and Gear in Your Home a Good Idea?
We here do not have the answer to this question. It is up to you to answer it based on your situation, but we will put forth some thoughts on the subject and point out some pros and cons. There are hundreds, if not thousands of articles on the Internet about this very subject. … [Read more...] about Is Hiding Food and Gear in Your Home a Good Idea?
Operational Security: Your Trash Says a Lot about You
In many municipalities, trash at the curb is considered public domain. There are some arcane laws regarding this, however, and much depends on where you live. Therefore, assume once you have bagged it and placed it at the curb it is fair game for anyone that wants to grab a bag … [Read more...] about Operational Security: Your Trash Says a Lot about You
6 Survival Uses for Your Belt
Do You Wear a Belt Every Day: Maybe You Should? Belts have been in use since the Bronze Age according to historians, but it wasn't until the 1920's that belts became a common item used mainly to hold one's trousers up. Belts, before pants had belt loops were mainly decorative … [Read more...] about 6 Survival Uses for Your Belt
Caching Firearms Ammunition Food and Gear
We have delved into this subject a number of times in previous articles, but like anything else attitudes change or a situation arises that makes one stop and contemplate their actions thus far. Common sense tells us that a cache should be such that if you arrive with nothing … [Read more...] about Caching Firearms Ammunition Food and Gear