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When you’re in a survival situation, one of the most useful abilities you can have is the ability to dig. A shovel, entrenching tool, or

When you’re in the wilderness, trees provide much more than shade and firewood. Depending on the species, tree bark can be useful for cordage, shelter,

When you’re walking through a field, hiking a trail, or exploring the outdoors, you may be surrounded by plants that have been used as food

When you’re in the mountains, water can be one of your most important survival priorities. Streams, springs, and other natural water sources may be available—but

When people prepare for an emergency, they usually think about food, water, shelter, power, and first aid. Those are essential—but there’s another part of preparedness

I was swimming in a pond yesterday in the Everglades. A woman frantically yelled at me that there are alligators. I told her that I

When you’re spending time outdoors, one of the most valuable survival skills isn’t carrying more gear—it’s learning to observe nature. Birds are constantly searching for

Lake Murray, South Carolina, is famous for boating, fishing, and camping, but if I suddenly found myself in a survival situation, I’d see something even

When people think about survival, they often picture backpacks full of gear, emergency food, water filters, flashlights, and first aid kits. While these tools are

No one can predict what future emergencies may look like. Natural disasters, infrastructure failures, industrial accidents, or international conflicts can all affect where it is