Benjamin Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Across all aspects of my life, I’ve done my best, with what I’ve had at the time, to be ready to respond rapidly to life’s uncertainties and changes. It’s through training, and a mindset to be prepared, that we may flou …

If you spent any time as a kid riding a sled downhill at breakneck speed, or perhaps engaging in a neighborhood snowball fight, you probably have vivid memories of dressing up for the cold. You might have had overbearing parents that dressed you head-to-toe in too much or maybe you were the kid t …

One part of preparedness that we often see overlooked and taken for granted is clean water. Water is a necessary element that we need for not only the basic functionality of survival, but also for hygiene, first aid, cooking, and more. While the more primitive form of water collection and purificati …

The average American diet consists of approximately 2,000-2,500 calories. At least, that is what I have read on the side of food containers for as long as I can remember. There are times when I think 2,000 is more like a cruel joke considering how good a scoop of peanut butter is. Then again, in the …

If you grew up in the 80s or the early part of the 90s, you would think the ideal image of a survivor is that of a chiseled, oiled, and likely chemically-enhanced action hero. You can probably picture it now, a muscle-bound, larger than life, grunting stud running through the woods and defying the o …

Terence McKenna--A famous American Philosopher, Ethnobotanist (one who studies a region's plants and their practical uses through the traditional knowledge of local culture and people), and author once stated, "Nature loves courage. You make the commitment and nature will respond to that commitment …