Survival Journal

Survival Knots 101: Learning Essential Knots for Wilderness Emergencies

My introduction to rope work began at the fire station. Back then, I viewed knot practice...

Bushcraft Trapping Secrets: How to Catch Wild Food When Survival Gets Real

When the chips are down and your survival depends on finding food in the wild, bushcraft...

Off-Grid Solar Power for Energy Independence

Preparedness wasn’t something I understood well before diving into off-grid solar power. My assumption was simple:...

The Hard Truth About Survival Lighters: What Actually Matters

I’ve been in enough situations where fire meant the difference between comfort and misery—sometimes even survival—to...

The Perfect Family Bug-Out Bag: Essentials for Kids, Elders, and Pets

Most people start emergency preparedness the same way – with a single, well-stocked family bug-out bag...

My Take on Primitive Cooking: Ancient Techniques That Work Anywhere

I’ll start with complete honesty – I’ve never been stuck somewhere with zero cooking equipment. My...

Emergency Foods for Diabetics and Celiacs: Don’t Get Caught Unprepared

When things go sideways—whether it’s a natural disaster or a power outage—the kind of emergency foods...

Mother’s Day: Honoring Moms with Survival Wisdom

Mother’s Day has never been a big deal in this household. While the holiday is celebrated...

Fermented Foods for Survival: The Forgotten Prepper Superpower

When I wrote my article on 10 Best Emergency Foods for Your Bug Out Bag—Top Survival...

Top Must-Have: The Survival Blanket in Your Gear List

When I first ventured into wilderness survival training, I was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of...

Easter Foraging: Harmful Plants to Avoid in the Wild

Foraging became part of my skill set during a wilderness survival course in 2018. The instructor...

How to Choose a Sleeping Bag That Won’t Let You Freeze in Cold Weather

My first winter camping trip taught me something I’ll never forget – your sleeping bag isn’t...