Survival techniques

In a last resort survival situation, knowing how to create and utilize homemade weapons can be crucial. Here are 30 homemade weapons.

An important part of manhood has always been about having the competence to be effective in the world — having the breadth of skills, the savoir-faire, to handle any situation you find yourself in. With that in mind, each Sunday we’ll be republishing one of the illustrated guides from our archives, so you can hone your […]

Whether you want to recreate Huck Finn’s meander down the Mississippi or a body of water stands between you and survival, log rafts can offer you safe passage when boats aren’t available. If possible, always use lighter-weight woods like pine and oak, and make sure your rope knots are as tight as possible to avoid […]

S.T.O.P. This is the technique that pros like Mark Jenkins use when getting lost in the wilderness without a GPS or a phone available. It stands for stop, think, observe, and plan. Avoiding injury, getting clean water, and finding a way back to civilization are all priorities that could take longer than expected.

Prepare for the next blackout with confidence using these 30 crucial survival techniques. Learn power outage survival essentials like food, water, and heating strategies to maintain comfort. With a focus on emergency preparedness, this guide enhances your self-reliance and prepares you for grid-down living. Start preparing today so you can stay safe in any situation. Save this pin and boost your disaster readiness now.

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17 Old School Survival Skill That You Need To Know

Few summer pastimes are as satisfying as fishing -- it's a great father/son activity, makes for an excellent microadventure, and harkens to our manly imperative to be providers.

If you could only have one survival item (other than your brain), which one would you choose? There are many good answers, but this one surprised me.

From survival to s'mores, here's everything you need to know to ensure a flawless camping trip.

A great survivalist knows several survival hacks and can create a tool from just about anything. Find out how these household items can save you!