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 …

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 …

On the afternoon of October 6th, 38-year-old hiker Holly Courtier took a shuttle to Zion National Park expecting to spend the afternoon exploring the famed national park wilderness area. According to news networks, she was reported as a missing person two days later on October 8th. Thankfully, Holly …

Earlier this summer, I was challenged by Fieldcraft Survival’s very own Mike Glover to spend 72 hours in the desert with nothing more than the contents of a Ziploc bag. I took up the challenge, suffered through the heat a bit, and made it back only to find another challenge waiting for me. This …

“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 …

Since a significant percentage of the average family’s waking hours are spent behind the wheel, it’s paramount that we take the necessary steps to ensure that we are prepared and trained to address the most common issues motorists may face during both daily commutes as well as extended road trips. F …