In the ‘experimental’ two years, two months, and two days that Henry David Thoreau spent secluded in a Massachusetts forest, he discovered what he considered to be life’s basic necessities: clothes, food, fuel, and shelter. He couldn’t fathom why we dedicate our lives to the pursuit of seemingly meaningless goals when nature provides everything we […]
Once the spring and summer roll around, camping season goes into in full swing. Unfortunately, many campgrounds are limited on the amount of space that they have, and it’ll be a race for who gets the best places. To ensure that you are able to get a camping vacation reservation, you’ll want to make your […]
If you live in an area prone to seismic activity, it’s vitally important that you have an earthquake kit in your house or in your car so that you’ll have emergency supplies if you need them. Even if your area isn’t a hotspot for this kind of activity, this survival kit is pretty basic and […]
1: Go Whole Grain Consume three or more 1oz. servings of whole-grain products per day, along with three servings of enriched grains. Whole grains can reduce the risk of heart disease, and fiber promotes healthy bowel function. 2: Eat Calcium-Rich Foods Calcium protects our bones and helps our heart to beat, our blood to clot, […]
Many serious survivalists carry pepper spray with them as a non-lethal means of self-defense, but that’s not what this article is about. In this article, you’ll learn how to cope with pepper spray or tear gas being used on you. This is a very real possibility in a war zone, and it’s not pretty. If […]
Maybe the tent that’s served you faithfully for over a decade finally gave out, or maybe you’ve never been camping before in your life. Bottom line? You need new gear. While your first impulse may be to head on down to your local sports store, you may actually have another option. Depending on where you […]
How do you know if the forgetfulness you’ve been experiencing is simply a sign of normal aging and not a symptom of something more serious? You may forget the occasional name or sometimes have trouble thinking of the right word to use. Maybe you walk into a room and forget why you’re there. Is it […]
People often wonder if it’s safer to stay in the countryside or in an urban area during times of emergency. This is a difficult question to answer because it all depends on the nature of the crisis. If there’s a pandemic and people all over the city are falling ill, you’ll probably be safer being […]
Fishing is a sport, but in recent decades it has become less about hunting for survival and more about entertainment. With the rising issue of fish becoming depleted, many anglers are now employing the practice of catch and release fishing. Catch and release fishing is great in theory, but many people are doing it incorrectly […]
