Whether you live in a climate that gets snow and ice during the winter, or you plan to visit an area that has temperatures that drop below freezing: it’s important to internalize basic safety tips about snow and ice survival. Having a... Read more >

  Ready to spend the night out in nature? Not so fast - there are common mistakes that inexperienced campers make which lead to an uncomfortable night at best… or at worst, a seriously dangerous situation. By taking the time... Read more >

Alone. Afraid. Stranded. It doesn't take too much imagination to quickly realize that being lost in difficult or unfamiliar surroundings is no joke. Whether it's a camping trip gone wrong, a hike that took a wrong turn, or even disorientation... Read more >

If you’re in the great outdoors, whether by choice or by circumstance, one of the biggest threats to your safety is the cold and chill of nightfall. Don’t think that the summer months prevent this problem, either: depending on where... Read more >

  Think fast: in a truly bad survival situation -- like sudden war outbreak, being totally lost in the backcountry, or a major disease epidemic -- the ability to start a fire might be the most important in order to... Read more >

  Emergencies, disasters, chaos, tragedy, accidents… these are terrible scenarios that nobody wants to spend much time thinking about. Instead, we simply hope they never happen to us, although the chances are strong that we’ll be faced with some difficult... Read more >

Hopefully, your careful approach to outdoor excursions will never put you in the position of being lost and without any food. However, difficult situations occasionally happen to even the most seasoned outdoorspeople -- and it’s only prudent to have a... Read more >

What does it mean to ‘bug-out’? It means to get off the grid. To leave your home, or even city, and escape a dangerous situation while things cool down. To some, a true bug-out situation conjures near-apocalyptic visions, while others... Read more >

This week, Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano began erupting in an awe-inspiring, frightening display of nature’s raw power. While volcanic eruptions can be beautiful displays of the natural world, they also pose a real threat for those who are caught in the... Read more >

When emergencies happen -- and they do -- you want to make sure that you and your family emerge unscathed. How you fare when disaster strikes will largely depend on your knowledge and preparation beforehand. Whatever you do, don’t fall... Read more >