Learn how much water your family needs daily, how to store it correctly, build inexpensive DIY filtration systems, and purify water from any source. The complete survival water guide.
When ammunition runs low and noise discipline matters, a well-placed snare works around the clock. Here is how to trap small game when it counts.
If there is one skill that separates the prepared from the panicked in any outdoor emergency, it is the ability to make fire. I have been building fires since I was a kid, and over the years I have helped dozens of people learn this skill from scratch. The good news is that fire starting…
When you spend as much time in the woods as I do, you learn to appreciate the little miracles nature gives us. Take the balsam fir, for example. Most folks just see a Christmas tree waiting to happen, but let me tell you, this tree is a full-blown survival kit if you know what you’re…
Activated Carbon Filters are one of the most popular methods for removing chemicals from water. This method works by absorbing contaminants such as chlorine, pesticides and even medications that may be present in tap water. Here is how activated carbon filters work: The activated carbon used in these filters is specially treated to increase its…
In Florida, there are six species of venomous snakes: the Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, the Canebrake Rattlesnake, the Dusky Pygmy Rattlesnake, the Copperhead, the Cottonmouth (also known as the Water Moccasin), and the Eastern Coral Snake. It is important to be aware of these species and to take precautions if you encounter them in the wild….
Learn exactly how to start a fire with a ferro rod, from choosing the right rod and preparing tinder to the precise striking technique and wet weather fire starting. A complete step-by-step ferro rod guide.
Learn how to survive in the Florida wilderness with expert guidance on water, shelter, fire, food, and wildlife. A complete Florida wilderness survival guide covering every major threat and resource.
