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Tasting Canned Protein – Vegetarians Need Not Apply

In a long-term survival situation, canned meat can provide much needed calories. But have you actually tasted the canned protein you're storing?

Portable Lanterns Buyer’s Guide

While we always preach that everyone should have a flashlight, keeping a portable lantern at the ready can illuminate your workspace while freeing up your hands.

Techniques to Break Free From a Kidnapper’s Restraints

Kidnappings are an all-too-real situation both at home and abroad and most don't know what can you do to escape your kidnapper's restraints. That's where we come in.

6 Survival Uses for Tampons

We delve into the survival uses of a household item that some people might be too shy to speak about.

Improvised Water Filters – Not a Drop to Drink…

As noted by every outdoor enthusiast and survival teacher, clean drinking water is at or near the top of the priority list.

Flare Gun Etiquette

If you find yourself in trouble and need help, you'll want to make your location known. A flare gun is one of the best ways to get rescuer attention.

Brite-Strike Brite-Blade vs. SOG BladeLight Camp – Lighted Knives

As survival-minded readers, you know tools can be lifesavers and you should have a knife and flashlight at the ready at all times. Enter lighted knives...

The Art of Building Effective Makeshift Weapons

Do you have what it takes to create your own weapon and survive?