Review: Gerber Impromptu tactical pen best choice for extreme conditions
Your survival tools should include some way of communication. Electronics are wonderful, but consider a reliable pen and notebook. The Gerber Impromptu tactical pen may be what you need in your survival gear, and here is why.
Knife update: Battle Horse Knives Feather Stick proves its worth
Want a Mora-style knife that can handle hard use? This Battle Horse Knives Feather Stick has been wrung out. Here is what we found.
Tool review: Huron 13-inch Half Hatchet
Looking for a good, usable hatchet to add to your preparedness gear? Then check out this Huron.
Who needs tactical footwear? We review LALO’s Nine-inch Rapid Assault Black Ops boots
Hot weather hiking boots are every bit as important as cold weather hiking boots. Consider adding these LALO tactical boots to your get-home or bugout bag.
Best survival fishing lure: Is it a leadhead jig?
Is there a do-it-all lure for survival fishing? My money is on the plain lead head jig. Here’s why.
Get your kids outdoors and make plantain crispies for a quick, nutritious snack
A healthy snack may be as close as the nearest weedy lot. Here is how to use plantain, a free, common edible plant to make a quick and easy treat.
Video: Make a tasty, healthy tea with common ‘weeds’
Summer is here, and if you’re doing anything outside you need to stay hydrated. Try weed (or herb) tea. Drinking lots of water isn’t enough – you also need electrolytes. This video shows a simple tea recipe that supplies vitamins and minerals and uses common weeds
Review: The L.T. Wright GNS may be your best bushcraft knife choice
The L.T. Wright GNS bushcrafter promises to be a contender in that elusive, almost-mythical best all-around knife category.
Video: Gear you don’t need – dump the Mylar blankets from your survival kit
Do you carry a Mylar blanket as an emergency shelter item? If so, here’s why you should get rid of it.
What to Look for in Hot Weather Hiking Boots
Choosing your hot weather boot is as important as picking heavily-insulated footwear for winter wear. Here are some things to look for in hot weather footwear.








