Survival Journal

Swamp Survival: Essential Skills to Navigate, Escape, and Stay Alive

When people plan about outdoor adventures, swamp survival usually isn’t at the top of the list....

Dangerous Wildlife: How to Survive an Unexpected Encounter

I’ve spent many years exploring Canada’s wilderness and come face-to-face with animals that can kill you....

Everyday Carry (EDC) Gear That’s Built to Survive Anything

My interest in Everyday Carry (EDC) started with a simple understanding: you don’t need a full...

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...