How to Survive in the Woods Without Gear: The Ultimate No-Tools Survival Guide Believe it or not, the answer is yes — but only if you know what to do. Whether you’re a seasoned outdoorsman, a weekend camper, or a casual hiker who’s wandered too far off trail, this guide will teach you how to…
🔥 How to Make a DIY Soda Can Stove (Step-by-Step Survival Guide)In a survival situation or lightweight backpacking trip, the ability to cook a hot meal can make all the difference. A DIY soda can stove is one of the simplest and most effective emergency tools you can make from everyday materials. It’s ultralight, compact,…
Propane vs Isobutane Backpacking Stoves: Which Fuel Wins in 2025?The best backpacking stove fuel can make or break your trip — the wrong choice means slow boil times, wasted fuel, and frustration in the field. Whether you pick propane, isobutane, or a blend, each option impacts weight, cold-weather performance, and cost. In this guide, we’ll…
How to Build the Ultimate 72-Hour Bug-Out Bag: A Complete Guide72-hour bug-out bag planning isn’t optional—it’s survival. When disaster strikes, whether it’s a hurricane, wildfire, earthquake, or sudden blackout, you may have only minutes to grab your gear and go. A properly packed 72-hour bug-out bag gives you the ability to stay alive and self-sufficient…
Ultimate Water Purification Guide💧 When clean water disappears, survival gets real. In a disaster, bug-out, or long-term grid-down scenario, your gear, your shelter, even your food mean nothing if you can’t find and purify water. It’s not about convenience — it’s biology. The average person starts showing signs of dehydration in under 24 hours, and…
7 Forgotten Survival Skills That Could Save Your Life (And How to Relearn Them)Forgotten survival skills aren’t just relics of the past — they’re life-saving techniques that modern preppers, campers, and everyday people need to bring back. If you’re serious about being prepared, it’s time to revisit the old-school methods your ancestors relied on for…
Learn how to identify, harvest, and safely enjoy common wild edibles across the U.S. Nature provides — if you know what’s edible. These foraging basics are part of the 100 Forgotten Survival Skills That Could Save Your Life collection of ancestral know-how. When you’re off-grid or in a survival situation, nature can provide more than…
Best Knives & Multitools Of 2025 Best Survival Knives and Multitools 2025 aren’t just upgrades — they’re lifelines. When your blade fails or your multitool breaks, your options vanish fast. In the field, reliability isn’t a luxury — it’s survival. This guide is part of our Ultimate Camping Guide series, where we cut through hype…
Top 6 Essentials for DIY Emergency SheltersWhen exposure can kill faster than hunger or thirst, shelter-building becomes a life-saving art. This guide draws from 100 Forgotten Survival Skills That Could Save Your Life — your blueprint for staying alive anywhere.Shelter Building Tools for Survival: Why They MatterWhen you’re in the wild, your shelter isn’t just…
Top 10 Water Purification Methods ReviewedIf you’re out in the wilderness, riding out a natural disaster, or dealing with a grid-down emergency, one resource becomes more important than food, fire, or even shelter: clean drinking water. The human body can survive weeks without food — but only about 3 days without water. And if the…