Make no mistake about it, if you end up accidentally in cold water in a frozen environment, your body is going to struggle to stay alive. Notwithstanding the work of Wim Hoff, cold water exposure is dangerous. This blog post is not about improving your T levels or breathing control in a controlled e …

One of the first co-workers I met at Fieldcraft Survival in August 2020 in Prescott, AZ was Kevin Owens. A veteran of two country’s armies, former Green Beret, an incredible leader and friend Owens is the company’s resident long-range SME but he’ll downplay his capability. I attribute the ultimate …

When British climber George Mallory was asked about his reason for climbing Mt. Everest, he famously quipped “Because it’s there”. Mt. Everest is quite literally the tallest mountain in the world and for many, they will never step foot anywhere near it. For others though, the mountains have an unque …

I love soul food. You know the type. It’s food that is made with simple ingredients that just hits home. It fills you up and it is made like it has been for generations. When you eat it, it just makes you feel good. Soul food is found all over the United States and you probably are imagining the las …

On military bases everywhere, every Friday, Servicemembers are held against their will. That’s probably a bit extreme, but they aren’t allowed to go home and be released from work until they receive their safety brief. Some of you are unfortunately familiar with this type of safety brief, and for …

It’s Sunday December 4 and I woke up around 2am in the morning when my phone started vibrating over and over. I just wrapped up a 2-Day wilderness survival course in Aberdeen, NC and fell asleep earlier than usual. My friends and Fieldcraft Survival NC fam, Gerry and Doc Mac, both messaged me about …