This article is an illustrated guide to tying knots. 1) The Overhand Knot The most basic of knots.               2) The Figure Eight Creates a double-knot.     3) The Bowline This gives you fixed … [Read more...]

This article is a guide to choosing a good survival knife. It will not recommend any brands or models in particular, but rather cover the different variables that make a good or bad survival knife, so that you can go out into the world with the information you need to select your own. Let’s begin! THE BLADE First things first- the blade. What are we looking for in a knife blade? The … [Read more...]

This is a guide to creating a shelter in a wilderness environment. This is one of the quintessential survival skills to have, and it’s about time I wrote this article. After securing a source of water, your next priorities should be starting a fire and building a shelter. We will be covering shelters with tarps, shelters when a tarp is not available, and snow shelters. Let’s start with … [Read more...]

This is a guide to getting a fire started outdoors. When in the wilderness, you want to secure a source of water and shelter first. After that, the next step is getting a fire going. A fire will keep you warm, and help you cook food and dry clothing. LOCATION AND SET UP- BUILDING A FIRE PIT Before starting a fire, you need to find the right location for one. Finding the right place will make it … [Read more...]