The pace cord is a very useful item seen in military land navigation. This is a simple technique to calculate and keep track of distance traveled during land navigation. These can be purchased or made…

First off, our thoughts and prayers go out to all that have been affected by Hurricane/Tropical Depression Florence.Hurricanes and other Natural Disasters place large amounts of people in danger. Hurr…

During my travels to the backcountry of Montana I once heard a story that changed my outlook on survival and how quickly you can be placed in a life threatening situation. The story was about two hunt…

It’s no secret how important water is to life on our planet. Our bodies contain around 60% water in its composition. Around 71 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered by water, however 97 percent of…

Knives are one of the most important pieces of gear you can have in a survival situation. With the proper knowledge and training in fundamental survival skills they can provide shelter, fire, water,…