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The Revolver Trade Off
My late mentor carried a .357 5-shot revolver and swore by that caliber. He was a Vietnam combat veteran and one of the most capable individuals I’ve ever known. Marty... -
I’ve Seen Fire and I’ve Seen It Made in the Rain
This week’s blog is all about my students and the conditions they faced while training in Granite Falls, WA. When I scheduled a 2-day survival course in the Pacific Northwest,... -
Go Rigs and Coffee, North Carolina Edition
“So you just drink coffee and talk about 4x4’s?” I’ve fielded that question about Go Rigs and Coffee before and here in Aberdeen, NC, I fielded it again. Go Rigs... -
Overland Chow: Lemon Pepper Chicken and Veggies REcipe
Some of the best meals you will ever have can only be experienced while at camp. Even the same coffee you make at home, prepared in the same manner, is... -
Bug Out Planning Course Recap
I believe knowledge exists in the questions you ask, not the statements you make. The origin of this statement is unknown to me but it remains true as long as... -
Civilian Survival School
In just a few years, it will be 20 years since I first trained at the Wilderness Learning Center under Marty Simon. Marty, my late mentor and the owner of... -
An Unexpected Night Out
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... -
Texas Ice In 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... -
Survival: Wild Edible Plants
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... -
Hiker Lost in Zion Wilderness: What Would You do to Survive?
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... -
Rikki's 72 Hour Survival Challenge
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... -
Traveling Prepared: Mobility Contents
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...
