Wilderness Survival training isn’t just for adults. Teaching kids wilderness survival skills at an early age lays the foundation for a lifetime of learning and exploration. This valuable skill set equips individuals with the knowledge and abilities to thrive in challenging and unpredictable situations. But who is it for? And why should it begin early? Even with kids? Why Teaching Wilderness Survival to Kids is Important Survival training is relevant for a wide range of people. This includes Outdoor Enthusiasts, Emergency Responders, Military Personnel, Preppers and Homesteaders, and Urban Dwe ..read more

Sometimes, you just need to disappear. Of course, you can’t do this literally. But there are ways to stay out of sight even when you’re directly under the noses of those targeting you. Regardless of the reason, you need to know how to blend into your surroundings and essentially vanish. This is called “becoming the gray man,” and it’s not quite as hard as you may think. Attire Means Much to the Gray Man One crucial aspect of hiding in plain sight is your attire. If you don’t have a specific destination and are unfamiliar with the local attire, plain, bland-colored clothing is best. Avoid brig ..read more

A simple square piece of fabric can become a lifesaver…if you know how to use it! Bandanas can be found just about everywhere. You can buy them at the local department store, outdoor supply store and, of course, online, and they are relatively inexpensive. But did you know that they do much more than just hold your hair in place or protect your neck from the sun? In fact, when a survival situation comes your way, the bandana can become a true Jack-of-all-trades. Here are nine bandana survival skills you need for wild country. 9 Bandana Survival Skills You Need to Know! Medical Aid While most ..read more

It’s that time of year again when people come out of their man-made caves and hit the trails with pursuits in hiking, backpacking, camping, fishing, and other outdoor adventures. Sure, hunters and die-hard adventurers are out during all times of the year. But this is when you’ll find the average person enjoying Mother Nature. With that in mind, it’s worth remembering that accidents happen. People can get lost, and Mother Nature can sometimes be a bitch. It is in these times that a mini survival kit comes in handy. Staying Prepared with a Mini Survival Kit Being prepared for your adventure is ..read more

Here comes the revolver built for your next adventure into wild country! The Colt Kodiak brings a carry-sized revolver chambered in .44 Rem Mag, built to handle the wild. Colt Kodiak Revolver Built to handle the rugged demands of trekking into wild country, the Kodiak features a stainless steel finish. The Kodiak comes with a one-piece, full lug. A ventilated rib, stainless steel barrel includes porting and measures 4.25 inches. The design helps mitigate the recoil of the powerful .44 round. An non-fluted cylinder delivers some unique styling. The revolver’s grip pattern is interchangeable wi ..read more

It is so common as to have become a trope. Some celluloid hero is immobilized via rope, tape, handcuffs, or zip ties. When all hope seems lost, they score a paperclip and use it to get free and defeat the Terminators, defuse the thermonuclear bomb, or escape the clutches of some evil despot. However, is that actually real? Well, you can at least feel a little bit more like a Hollywood Action Star with the Re Factor counter custody kit. (Photo by Will Dabbs M.D.)Practical Applications of the Counter-Custody Kit Ima ..read more

Created by the same mind the brought us the highly unique LifeCard pistol comes another type of different. The new Dark Mountain Arms Stowaway Series of guns takes on survival, with a lightweight, utilitarian package built to be with you wherever adventure takes you. Dark Mountain Arms Stowaway Series Aaron Voigt first blipped onto the firearm industry radar screen seven years ago with his revolutionary LifeCard. The company would follow up the pistol with the equally unique Pivot folding rifle. Now Voigt has moved on, selling his interest in Trailblazer Firearms earlier this year. His new ve ..read more

​Every survival course I teach includes some element of knife skills training. This happens early in the course to assess the students’ skillset. Under a watchful eye, I can tell if a student needs more guidance and supervision with sharp cutting tools or if they will be ok working on knife projects with more autonomy. The best way to gauge a student’s knife skills is with a bushcraft try stick.  (Photo by Kevin Estela)Make A Bushcraft Try Stick Most often attributed to the late Mors Kochanski, the try stick is a test of your knife skills on a practice branch. Some of the cuts are meant ..read more

Over the centuries, one constant has always remained, and even to this day, that is change. Weather, economics, and politics, our existence is based on the changing tides of time. What we face today, although it may seem troubling in entirely new ways, indicates what we’ve always faced. So, how does one go about picking their apocalypse friends? The group of friends who are capable of weathering any storm, even the collapse of mankind. One could argue that’s how things have always been; we now have greater access to information. With that in mind, a solid group of people you are integral ..read more

Like most, I was subjected to the typical flatware in my youth–a fork for things that needed stabbing and a spoon for things that needed scooping. However, it was a little later in life that I stumbled across the spork, and my life was changed forever. I even have two sporks in my silverware drawer and use them almost exclusively–my wife hates it but has gotten used to it. But what about when you’re on the road? Are there any sporks out there that can fill the void of your trusty drawer spork? I have been eating KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) for many years, and I remember the dark times when i ..read more