Category: Survival Skills

The vast majority of plane crashes are survivable, and only a small percentage are considered to be catastrophic.  While there isn’t much that we can do on a doomed flight…

Foul odors represent the main reason that people discard shoes and boots, and this often happens long before they wear out.  While this isn’t a big deal now, protecting our…

Forecasters are predicting hotter than average temperatures across much of the northern hemisphere this summer, and we should all be considering the various ways that we can minimize our vulnerability…

New vehicles that have key-less ignitions are becoming the norm rather than the exception, and some manufacturers are even making them standard on some of their best-selling models.  They are…

911 operators play an integral role in making sure that people in distress get the resources they need in a timely manner.  They are a trusted resource that is perceived…

Cardiovascular problems claim around 700,000 lives a year, and they represent the leading cause of death in the United States.  Fortunately, the vast majority of people can avoid these life-threatening…

We all need vitamin C everyday in order to remain strong and healthy.  It’s a key nutrient that supports the immune system and cellular health.  This is one of the…

Beards have their advantages and disadvantages in prolonged survival situations.  On one hand we don’t need to worry about shaving, and we don’t need to pack and ration razors.  On…

As more and more devices are being powered by lithium-ion batteries, we’re seeing an increase of fires associated with malfunctions as a result.  Unfortunately, some of these have occurred at…

If you’re in the wilderness and have nothing, perhaps the most important thing you need is a sharp, durable edge. Humans are among the weakest species on the planet and…