How to Test if a Wild Plant is Edible or Not
We need food to live. And in a survival scenario, we need to eat whatever we can to keep going. But what IS safe to eat? Even if you don’t…
How to Stay Cool on Hot Days Without AC
It’s a hot summer this year, even if you aren’t one of the many unfortunate folks stuck in the northwest heat dome. And far too many of those same folks…
Can You Survive Purely On Coconuts?
There’s no survival fantasy more classic than being stranded on a tropical island. We’ve seen it on TV, in books, and in movies. And in all of them, the diet…
What You Should Know BEFORE Using Rainwater
Collecting rainwater is a great way to let nature supply you with clean fresh water. You don’t even need to go out and collect it. But like most things in…
All of your COVID Vaccine Questions: Answered
Development and distribution for the COVID vaccine has been going relatively strong. We’re now starting to see it reach the people around us. Like with any medical process, some people…
30 Tips for Surviving the Cold Without Power
Much of the south is experiencing unheard of cold. In places like Texas, people are seeing pipes frozen and power outages all over. Countless folks are living in houses with…
How to Make an Improvised Snow Mask
A winter storm is blasting its way across America right now, and many people not used to such weather are finding themselves snowed in. Or worse: stuck operating in the…
The Recent Earthquake in Japan was an Aftershock of One 10 years ago
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit Japan this weekend, wrecking tremendous damage to the infrastructures and injuring at least 50 people. The most intimidating part of it, however, is the claims…
How to Survive A Wild Moose Encounter
The wild is a dangerous place. But the details of that danger depend on the location. Some places have wolves, others have bears. But what if you encounter a moose?…
Can You Trust the “Rule of Threes” for Survival?
Someone recently told me about the Survival Rule of Threes. It implied that nearly all aspects of survival can be tracked by a degree of time equal to three. But…