How to Survive Snakebite Season
Of all the disasters that can befall us wilderness explorers, few shake our boots quite like the snakebite. A recent Gallup poll asked Americans what
Bugging Out When Disaster Strikes: 5 Questions You Must Ask Right Now
It starts like a normal day, then a report of a wildfire comes in. In less than 12 hours, it grows to thousands of acres
Kayaker Caught in a Storm Rescued By Coast Guard Helicopter
The Coast Guard rescued a man this past Sunday from the waters of Lake Michigan. The 33-year old man was kayaking when a severe storm
These Statistics on American Emergency Preparedness are Truly Disturbing
The infamous gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson is famous for saying, “Luck is a very thin wire between survival and disaster, and not many people
Watch Out For These 3 Nasty Backcountry Bacteria
You can’t see them, but they’re there. Bacteria are lurking in wait to descend upon your intestines and blood, but the fight isn’t one-sided. Sure,
Teenager Emerges From Plane Wreckage and then Survives 24 Hours in the Wilderness
Autumn Veatch, 16-year-old girl, was flying in a small 3 passenger plane when it crashed over the weekend in the Pacific Northwest. Her step-grandparents who
Survive on the Water: 3 Essential Watercraft
If the roads are out or overcrowded, the best way to make it to a safe position may be by water. In the first part
Your 5 Step Guide to Escaping Disaster by Water
If the roads are out or overcrowded, the best way to make it to a safe position may be by water. While land travel can