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...
Estela's Thoughts on Fitness "Hey Kev, what do you do to stay fit?" Over the years, some variation of that question has presented itself in my regular polling of Instagram...
Spend enough time around the survival industry and you’re likely to hear about the rule of 3s. Typically this relates to time as in 3 hours without adequate shelter exposed...
Back in February 2024, I was approached by Jim Huntsman of the Western Huntsman podcast (An affiliate of Eastman’s Hunting Journal)who offered to take me on a bear hunt if...
