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An Unexpected Night Out

An Unexpected Night Out

Posted by Kevin Estela on Mar 14th 2023

You look at your watch. You look at the setting sun. Your pulse quickens as the gravity of your situation sets in. You repeat this process over and over switching your focus from near to far and you try to make sense of what’s happening. You deny the inevitable facts and maybe you even start making …
Texas Ice In 2023

Texas Ice In 2023

Posted by Kevin Estela on Mar 1st 2023

I received an invitation to hunt axis deer and aoudad sheep in Texas at the end of last year. The trip was on my bucket list for a while and when the opportunity presented itself to cross it off in January/February 2023, I couldn’t resist. A friend from high school relocated to Texas over 2 decades …
Survival: Wild Edible Plants

Survival: Wild Edible Plants

Posted by Jeff Wise on Dec 9th 2021

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 …
Hiker Lost in Zion Wilderness: What Would You do to Survive?

Hiker Lost in Zion Wilderness: What Would You do to Survive?

Posted by Austin Lester on Oct 22nd 2021

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 …
Rikki's 72 Hour Survival Challenge

Rikki's 72 Hour Survival Challenge

Posted by Rikki Silhavy on Jul 27th 2021

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/ …
​Traveling Prepared: Mobility Contents

​Traveling Prepared: Mobility Contents

Posted by Amber Elle on Apr 29th 2021

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 …