Big doesn’t always mean better. You can pack a small survival kit in something like an Altoids tin. This is small enough to fit into your pocket, lightweight and easily accessible. You can put everything that you need to survive for a short time in a small kit. Because it’s ...

You need to know what to do about food when you’re in the wild. This basic necessity of survival will require you to learn how to prepare your food as well as how to cook it. You need to learn how to spot food that’s spoiled – both before and ...

When you’re in a wilderness situation you’re going to need a fire at some point. A fire is a necessity for cooking, signaling, for keeping warm and it can boost morale. You need to know how to make one in a pinch. Sometimes you have to use whatever you have ...

When it comes to preparing for survival, most people don’t blink at spending whatever money is necessary for most things, but they turn around and skimp on buying what’s needed to take care of their feet. That’s because most people don’t think too much about their feet. Part of the ...

Bring More Clothes Than You Think You’ll Need When you’re in a survival situation, you have to take care of the basics – which include water, food and shelter. But clothing is an important need for your survival. In fact, if you’re not prepared with the right kinds of clothes, ...