The ocean is the epicenter of many favorite activities: fishing, surfing, swimming, parasailing, etc. The list goes on and on! Many of us even enjoy taking our vacation in the form of a cruise where we can spend 24/7 on the water. The world itself is made up of mostly water so we must recognize…
Hammock Basics For a Night Spent Outdoors
Whether you’re a camping newbie or a seasoned survivalist, you know that an absolute essential for a night spent in the woods is a tent or hammock. Both provide us with a place to rest in a peaceful manner–at least that’s the hope. If you’re given the choice between bringing a tent and a hammock, you…
Learn How To Identify Venomous Snakes & Treat Their Poisonous Bites
When we set out on a hiking trip or are spending any length of time in the wilderness, we’re aware that having a rendezvous with wildlife is always a possibility. But as we’re attempting to safely navigate over rocks and wade through streams, we naturally become more focused on looking at the beautiful views and not…
How This Woman Survived 5 Days Stranded in the Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon is a destination for many tourists who are looking to gaze upon the beautiful views of nature. It’s a place that has stood the test of time and continues to be a marvel. For one woman, however, it was a place of survival and panic. A trip that was supposed to be…
Here’s What Everyone Need To Know About Sinkholes
When we’re prepping, we usually do so with the larger and more infamous disasters in mind: hurricanes, earthquakes, tornados, tsunamis, etc. The prepping for each of these might vary slightly, but we can all feel safer by gathering a stockpile and understanding survival basics, such as first aid. However, what happens when your home (and…
13 Reasons Why Rubbing Alcohol is a Survival Essential
When you enter the wilderness, depending on your length of stay, you’ve packed your bag with only the essentials. Packing items that have multiple uses is one way to do that. The last thing you need is for your back to feel overburdened by a lack of preparation that resulted in overpacking. One of the…
Maximize The Longevity of Your Camping Tent By Properly Cleaning & Storing It
If you’re going on a camping trip, we can bet that the first thing on your mind is purchasing and prepping a tent. While it’s nice to sleep underneath the stars, we’re much safer from the elements of nature, including mosquitoes and other wildlife, when we’re tucked inside a durable tent. There’s a reason a…
This Cool & New Satellite Can More Accurately Warn Us About Extreme Weather
There’s a few things all of us check at least once a day: our email, the news and the weather. Most of the time, the news and weather coincide. Depending on where you live, weather may be more of a concern than it is for others. You might have even experienced a SHTF event that…
How To Life Hack a Solar Water Filter in a Pinch
Whether you’re hiking in the wilderness, prepping for a SHTF event, working out or just relaxing in your background, there’s one thing you’ll absolutely need: water. It’s important to remain hydrated, particularly during summertime, in order to stay healthy and energized. Due to the critical role that water plays in our lives, the ability to…