Survival Plants of the Southwest
There are hundreds of books on the subjects of trees, plants and wild edibles. I find plant identification…
Lightning Strike Fire Starter
I have seen just about every survival gadget imaginable over the years, the worst being an overseas-manufactured plastic…
Eating Insects in the Wild
IN modern America, protein food that doesn’t come in a Styrofoam container or look like it was sliced…
Basic Principles of Escape and Evasion, Part 2
And while camouflage is extremely important during any evasion scenario, other factors also come into play. Proper Escape…
E&E Tools and Concealment
In the year 1716, 26-year-old Lord Nithsdale escaped live disembowelment (and certain death) using trickery and tools to…
Basic Principles of Escape and Evasion, Part I
Due to the vast amount of material, the basic techniques of E&E will be a two-part series for…
Safety While Traveling Abroad
IF I had to describe my past eight years in a simple phrase, it would be “adventure travel.”…
Clark Jungle Hammock MARK2
Being a hammock camper and having slung my bear taco in places from the Amazon Jungle to the…
Hydration To Maintain Your Tactical Edge
Adequate hydration is essential to maintaining your tactical edge. Replacing body fluids is the single most important thing…
Debris Shelters
And while these are quick to build, the only problem is that they typically rely on a good…