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The wrong hand signals to a rescue helicopter could have resulted in a survival disaster. 

You don’t have any wilderness experience, but you want some. So what do you take along to make sure you get back? Start your survival kit with the Ten Essentials

Ferro rod won’t light a fire? It may not be the tool, but how it’s being used. by: Viktor Sterling Let’s be honest: we’ve all been there. You’re in your backyard, or maybe even in a real pinch, and that trusty ferro rod you counted on just… won’t… light. A…

Do you really need a tactical light that is also a spotlight? Well, there are many instances, in wilderness and urban situations, where that is just what you need. Check out this compact, powerful light.

by Leon Pantenburg An emergency whistle should be part of your survival gear. Here is what you need to look for. Flashback: The Titanic, 1997, Best Picture, Academy Awards.  The ship has gone down, and Kate Winslet is floating on a door in the freezing water. Leonardo DiCaprio has died…

Here’s how to make a high efficiency biomass stove out of concrete blocks. This design can be made from debris in the aftermath of a tornado or other disaster.

by Aleks Nemtcev Your knife is the one tool that can’t be easily improvised. It carves the stakes for your shelter, prepares the tinder for your fire, and processes your food when there are no backups. In unfamiliar terrain or emergency conditions, it becomes an extension of your hands. Believing…

An axe could be part of your long-term preparedness gear. But what is the best size? This Hults Bruk Dvardala may hit that sweet spot for you.

When regularly carrying a handgun, there a major consideration: which holster is best? And will it work for you? by Michael Turner Get a good holster. A handgun that is not comfortable to carry will eventually get left behind. And if it isn’t with you, the firearm can do you no…

The Scandi knife design goes back about 1,000 years, to a time of square-sailed long ships, round shields and viking raiders. Bark River Knives has taken a classic design, updated it with modern steels and handle materials to create what I predict will be another superb knife