Best outdoor/kitchen knife? We review the Bark River Petty Z
My knife testing generally starts in the kitchen, since that is where most people use knives. In some instances, you can tell right off the bat that the blade is not going to work for food preparation. In others, the knife might work so well that it never gets out…
Review: Silverlight® Hiking Socks – comfort in a dry, odor-free sock
Tired of stinky, sweaty socks at the end of a long hike or day on the job? Want some socks that help keep your feet warm or cool? These Silverlight Hiking Socks might work for you.
Top Five boots to include in a Get Home bag
In the unpredictable world we live in, being prepared for urban disasters is a really, really good idea. Today, we’re diving into an essential element of your bug-out (or Get Home) bag – footwear. Specifically, we’ll check out five boots that are not only built for urban survival but can…
Civil War survival lessons from a 92nd Illinois Infantryman
Basic survival skills don’t change. Here are some lessons from a Civil War infantryman on how to provide food, shelter and improvise lighting during hard campaigning.
Video: Looking for an attractive casual shoe/boot? Check out the Irish Setter Fifty review!
Sometimes, the best footwear is a casual slip-on boot, for those times when you’re done working and just want to relax. These Irish Setter Fiftys may be just what you’ve been looking for.
Jim Green boots help preserve your feet and endangered African animals
This South African boot was designed by wildlife Rangers for combat with poachers of endangered African animals. The boots might work well for you.
Video review: We check out the Lightning-Strike mini survival firemaking kit
Do you need a Lightning-Strike firestarter? You decide. But the ability to start a fire might someday save your life. And the inability to start a fire could cost your life.
Urban camouflage: Why you should blend in to walk home after a disaster
You’re driving home from work, something “big” just happened and you’re completely stuck in gridlock on the highway. But, you’re prepared for this scenario. You abandon your car, grab your Get-Your-Ass-Home backpack out of your trunk and start walking. How do you blend in with all the unprepared people, so…
Video: Does the Bark River Mini Aurora handle well?
The Bark River Mini Aurora Hunter has what appears to be a slim, short handle. Will it work for people with large hands?
Reader’s comments: Controlling panic when canoe capsizes in whitewater
After my immediate shock of being in the water, gasping for air between waves, I recalled something one of your newsletters or blog posts mentioned about survival. I thought you might be interested that in the face of a stressful situation, your words of advice came to me and helped…
