Survival situations can happen when you least expect it, or in places where such a thing doesn’t make sense. Like when you take off for your evening run or decide to take a quick walk.

In a survival situation, be it urban or wilderness, your gear alone will not save you. YOU must save yourself.

  I met survival expert Peter Kummerfeldt during one of his “Myths of Survival” presentations at the Central Oregon Sportsmans Show several years ago. With no idea of who this guy was, or his abilities, I sat in on the seminar out of curiosity. At the end of the hour-long session, I followed Peter back [...]

One of the things you don’t want to have to improvise is a good sleeping bag. If you can’t sleep at night because you’re cold, the next day is guaranteed to be exhausting. Too light a bag can put you in danger of hypothermia. Too heavy a bag may be too hot for comfort. Here’s how to pick a good one for your specific needs.

If you’re looking for a reasonably-priced, useful hunting knife that can perform a multitude of hunting jobs successfully, you need look no further than the Cold Steel Master Hunter!

Your GPS is as reliable as the batteries in it! Make the best choices for consistent power!

One of the most common questions asked on this site is about survival knives. This post, by a recognized survival expert, Peter Kummerfeldt, may help you make an informed decision on which knife to include in your survival kit.

What you’ve got to work with is what you have! When possible, always carry your ten essentials. But this collection of survival items, integrated into your wardrobe, may get you through an emergency!

The retired couple was just going out on a drive to try out a new camera, then got stuck on an isolated road in the snow. Nobody knew they had gone anywhere. When they were discovered missing, nobody had any idea where they might be. Navigation expert Blake Miller posted this AP wire story Sunday [...]

A topographic map is your road map to the outdoors. It provides you detailed information at a scale that is meaningful and detailed. Here is how to read the most commonly-used topo maps.