Solar cookers have certainly come a long way since the late 1700s, when Horace Bénédict de Saussure conceptualized the first-known model. There’s no doubt that ...

Everything You Need to Know About Survivor Filter Without a consistent and reliable source of potable water, you have little chance of surviving an extended ...

As we saw and continue to see during the coronavirus pandemic as of this writing, cities are some of the most challenging places to live during unprecedented ...

While a blanket of snow and ice may make foraging more difficult, you needn't give up wildcrafting just because the mercury has dropped. Depending on your ...

Prepping vs. homesteading: Is there a difference? If you're not familiar with these social movements, you may find it difficult to differentiate between the ...

Whether you're trying to make the most of a s**t hits the fan (SHTF) scenario or you're simply looking to do some backcountry exploration, you don't have time ...

Do you have the skills it takes to survive in the wilderness? Could you survive a SHTF situation on nothing but foraged greens, small game meat, and river ...

Have you recently found yourself daydreaming about canvas tents? Perhaps you're a LARPer (AKA live-action role player) or a Civil War reenactor searching for ...

I recently moved to the land of hurricanes (aka Florida), and while unpacking, found my trusty old Bedol water clock. I have had this thing for what seems like ...

As an open house junkie, I get to see a lot of really cool places. I was recently treated to a lovely scene: a beautiful setting in the country, with ...

An emergency portable generator for home use is probably one of the most important investments you can make when it comes to being prepared for the unexpected. ...

Have you ever heard of a "hobo stove?" Well, we are loving the Kelly Kettle, a "hobo stove" of sorts that's brought to us by Sagan Life. We'll get into the ...

Bears are some of the most magnificent creatures to see -- as long as you're appropriately far away, of course. When you're backpacking or hiking in an area ...

First of all, I need to tell you that my experience stems from years of growing garlic in northern New England. So, if you live in different regions of the ...

Water is one of the most precious resources for not only the human body but the Earth as a whole. The human body composition is over 60% water, and it is ...

Today we're going to talk about the best survival knives you can buy for under $200. Why not "under $100?" Frankly, we aren't impressed with as many of the ...

Shelf-Stable Foods - Beyond Rice and Beans You never know when a natural disaster could hit or when another war emergency could threaten all of humanity. ...