Prepping, Camping, & Survival

Early spring crept into the North Carolina highlands, and our crew settled in for a long weekend with Search and...

One tool in the family security toolbox to explore is the use of code words and phrases. I know it...

Natural disasters, power outages, or brownouts can quickly create unsafe situations for travelers. To get out safely, it’s important to...

It’s fairly common knowledge that if you’re faced with using questionable water for consumption or food prep, boiling it will...

Knowing and identifying basic trees in the Northeast and Eastern Woodlands pays off fast in any wild stretch you roam....

Many preppers ask about obtaining a supply of antibiotics they can keep at home to store for future emergencies. The...

Lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of posts on social media about DEFCON. Some are undoubtedly written as clickbait or...

When it comes to preparedness, it’s easy to get caught up in chasing something new. The latest and greatest piece...

In the outdoor classroom, I hold to the idea that less is more. I’d rather craft something with my own...

Water is key to our survival. Without it, we’ll perish rather quickly, typically in just a matter of days. As...

I’ve been hanging around the Wazoo crew for over a dozen years now. They’re always at the forefront of innovation...

Constructing survival shelters is one of the most critical skills for staying alive when the environment turns against you. The...

Several years ago, I saw a guy online using a war club to baton a knife through wood. At the...

I was in middle school (we called it junior high back then) when I first became interested in booby traps....

The kuksa cup traces back to the Sámi people of northern Scandinavia. Traditionally carved from birch burl, it’s lightweight, tough,...