Ultralight Shelters for Fast Travel
When traveling on foot in the backcountry, it’s almost inevitable that the intelligent outdoorsman will seek out ways…
Survival Mythbusting
More survival books are available today than ever before, and I believe a great deal of material is…
Natural Disaster Clean-Up Tools
IN the spring of 2011, tornadoes and violent storms ripped through Alabama and six other Southern states, killing…
Surviving an Urban Disaster
We live in a very dangerous and unpredictable world. All it takes is one natural or manmade crisis…
McNees Personal Survival Knife Kit
I think collectors from all walks of life would agree that once you get it in your head…
Survival Ceramics
THE harsh reality of barehanded survival is that you only have what you can carry. Are you thirsty…
The Hidden Woodsmen
ONE look at the packs and pouches from The Hidden Woodsmen and you’ll probably find something familiar, possibly…
Adventure Apparel
Merino wool comes from one of the world’s most ancient breeds of sheep, as well as one of…
Border Wars
I’ve been trying to write this piece for nearly a year. To be honest, I thought the people…
El Salvador UTO
An old lady is waiting out the afternoon heat under a shade tree. A small child is happily…