“Bushcraft” is a term used interchangeably with “survival,” but they are not true synonyms. Bushcraft is the art of doing more with less and using nature’s resources whenever called upon. Survival is the art of getting by at any cost and is generally considered grittier than bushcraft. Many of t …

I’ve always enjoyed a good road trip. Ever since I received my driver’s license, I’ve enjoyed packing up my vehicle with provisions, looking at a map, and going from point A to point B. It has been said, “it is not the destination but the journey that matters” and I wholeheartedly believe this to be …

Fieldcraft Survival Director of Training, Kevin Estela, recently got challenged by the company’s CEO, Mike Glover to complete a 72-hour bug out in the high desert of Utah with nothing but the clothes on his back and whatever he could fit in a sandwich bag. Let me reiterate, that’s a 6 ½ inch by 5 7/ …

Keeping yourself from getting lost, or sometimes called, “Lost Proofing” is the art of knowing where you are (generally) at any given moment. Here are some actions you can take to make sure you know how to avoid getting lost in the woods.1. Know Before You GoThis concept is pretty simple. Before you …

As a woman, I always take my role protecting my children as well as children that I find myself in the company of very seriously. As a registered nurse by education, the tendencies to gravitate toward being a healer come naturally to me, but as preparedness-oriented men and women, proficiency in eve …

72 Hour Bug Out Challenge If you look at the statistics, most emergency scenarios are resolved within 3 days. Some scenarios will go longer but, on average, your emergency will terminate for good or for bad in 72 hours. Considering this and in planning your everyday carry, you should plan for t …