Photo credit: (discovermagazine.com, CSU/CIRA, & NOAA) As we continue to witness the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, we are now facing another powerful storm—Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 hurricane that has...
There is nothing quite like the open road. When I first received my driver’s license, I found excuses to take long drives with good music, a truckload of gear, and...
24 years ago, I was introduced to the website of Doug Ritter. If you haven’t heard the podcast he and I did for Fieldcraft Survival, you may not be aware he is...
Hunting is more than just a sport—it's an opportunity to connect with nature, learn valuable skills, and create lasting memories with your family. But preparing for a family hunting trip...
It happens in every survival class. When the topic of knots comes up and we start down the rabbit hole of tying them, someone is bound to say, “there are...
The strict definition of an investment is, “the action or process of investing money for profit or material result” according to the Oxford Dictionary. Not all investments are monetary and...
I still remember the day that I started my college experience. Volkswagen beetle filled to the brim with “big girl” essentials and eyes full of stars! Those early days were...
Overlanding has become a popular pursuit for adventure enthusiasts, combining off-roading with camping to explore the great outdoors. If you set up a truck for Overlanding, then by default you...
This week’s blog is a continuation of a gear spotlight I started a couple months ago. The products featured here are those I’ve been evaluating in the field and featuring...
Right now, families are struggling to pay for groceries. The consumer price index shows the cost of living is on the rise and paired with salaries that are not, it...
There’s a historical saying, “An army marches on its stomach.” Commonly attributed to Napoleon, this quote relates to the military as much as it does to the individual. We may...
Embracing Self-Reliance: The Achievability and Importance of Homesteading In an era marked by uncertainty and rapid change, the idea of homesteading and self-sufficiency holds a timeless appeal. It's not merely...