S urviving  the effects of a natural or man made disaster or being lost or stranded in the wilderness often means making best use of availa...

No matter how long you've been a camper, you can still benefit from sharpening your skills.   I doubt if any of us get to go camping as ...

Dealing with human waste is usually not a topic for polite company, but it is essential to know what to do when camping, in a survival situ...

 Just what is a "bug out vehicle"?   The definition may differ depending on your strategy for dealing with emergency situations.  ...

                                          * * *   GUEST POST * * *  "As the weather gets colder and winter approaches, man...

We all take advantage of free solar lighting every day.  Its called "daylight".  But did you know the whole world runs on solar po...

Also known as a 72-hour kit, grab-and-go or bug out bags are designed to give you the resources you need to survive the first 3 days of a di...

Its late February.  Although much of North America is still experiencing snowy winter weather, some parts of the continent are showing signs...

Practice makes perfect.  You usually hear this from your music teacher or your athletic coach.  But it applies to camping and survival skill...

Several tools commonly used for camping have sharp edges that require periodic maintenance and special protection.  These include your kitc...