What to Wear in a Survival Situation, and Why
The 3-layer system, materials to avoid, protecting your extremities: what to wear in a survival situation when every clothing choice actually matters.
Hygiene in the Backcountry, What Gets Forgotten
Skin, teeth, feet, waste management: this is the hygiene in the backcountry people always plan last, and the habits that prevent most complications over several…
How to Recognize and Handle Someone in Shock or Panic
Signs to spot, steps that genuinely help, what never to do: how to handle someone in shock, based on recognized first-aid guidance from the Red…
How to Cross a Stream Safely
Assess before you commit, use the right technique, know when to say no: how to cross a stream safely based on official park service guidance.
Essential Knots and Rope Skills for Survival
Clove hitch, figure eight, prusik, bowline, sheet bend: the knots and rope skills that cover nearly every real need in bivouac and on the trail.
Survival Psychology: Mindset Before Gear
Cognitive biases, give-up syndrome, box breathing: survival psychology, what decides before the gear even matters.
City Survival Isn’t the Same Game as the Woods
Water, discretion, communication: city survival after a disaster runs on completely different rules than the wild.
What to Prep Before You Head Into Survival Mode
Weather, route, physical shape, a backup plan: what to prep before you head into survival mode, in order, without skipping one.
Fire in an Enclosed Shelter: The Risk of Poisoning and Suffocation
Carbon monoxide, ventilation, documented fatal mistakes: the real risk of fire in an enclosed shelter, and how to protect against it.
Surviving on an Island or Along the Coast
Freshwater, fishing, shelter: the habits for surviving on an island or along the coast without putting your life at risk.
