Category: Survival Skills

Much of the Eastern part of the country has been hammered with severe winter storms this season, and an unexpected form of devastation has been left in their wake:  Flooding. …

Boot camp obstacle courses are designed to be physically, emotionally and psychological challenging.  Soldiers build confidence as they meet and overcome physical limitations, they learn how to move their bodies…

Sledding is a great and enjoyable way to get kids outdoors and active during the winter.  However, it’s important to think safety because sledding also involves some inherent risks.  Let’s…

Urban survival situations pose a wide-range of challenges that are unique to this type of environment.  The difference between success and failure will rely heavily on being able to improvise…

Few things are as important as providing fast, safe and effective first aid in the field.  Unfortunately, the only way to do this with any degree of confidence is through…

One of the things that we tend to overlook when we think of survival is how we will feel at the time.  Feelings don’t seem that important now, but they…

It’s pretty easy to take plastic water bottles for granted since they’re so common.  However, instead of tossing them away after use, consider keeping a few on hand to repurpose…

While there are a number of ways to build fires to make them more-likely to start in wet conditions, keeping them lit when it’s raining or snowing is another matter…

Don’t let fancy packaging or enticing advertising campaigns fool you:  Most common household cleaning products contain toxic and volatile chemicals that can be deadly if not used properly.  This is…

Did you know that you can create a rudimentary furnace that can reach temperatures in excess of 1200 degrees Fahrenheit with some clay, filler and water?  It will take some…