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We publish new in-depth survival guides every week. Here's a look at what we're working on right now — and what's coming soon.
Survival Basics
How to Build a Family Emergency Plan
A step-by-step framework for creating an emergency plan your whole family can follow when disaster strikes.
Best Emergency Radios Under $50
We tested 12 budget emergency radios to find the ones that actually perform when the power goes out.
Setting Up a Ham Radio for Emergency Comms
License requirements, affordable starter rigs, and how to join a local emergency net.
Wilderness Survival
Knot Tying Guide: 10 Knots Every Outdoorsman Should Know
From the bowline to the trucker's hitch — learn the essential knots for camping, climbing, and survival.
How to Cross a River Safely in the Backcountry
River crossings kill more hikers than bears — learn the techniques that keep you on your feet.
Best Water Filters for Backpacking and Survival
Gravity, pump, squeeze, and UV filters compared head-to-head for backcountry and emergency use.
Hunting
Best Trail Cameras for Deer Hunting
Side-by-side comparison of the top trail cameras for scouting deer — including cellular and budget options.
How to Tan a Deer Hide at Home
Brain tanning, bark tanning, and chemical methods — step-by-step guide to turning raw hides into usable leather.
Trapping for Beginners: Legal Methods and Ethics
Regulations, trap types, and humane practices for supplementing food supply through small game trapping.
Homesteading
Composting 101: Turn Waste into Garden Gold
Hot composting, cold composting, and vermicomposting methods that actually produce results.
Beekeeping for Beginners: Your First Hive
Everything you need to know before getting your first bees — equipment, placement, and seasonal management.
How to Smoke and Cure Meat Without Refrigeration
Salt curing, cold smoking, and jerky methods that preserve wild game for months without power.
Building a Root Cellar for Year-Round Food Storage
Design, dig, and stock an underground root cellar that keeps produce fresh without electricity.
Off-Grid Living
Off-Grid Internet Options That Actually Work
From Starlink to cellular boosters — real-world tested solutions for staying connected off the grid.
Best Off-Grid Generators Compared
Dual-fuel, inverter, and solar generators ranked for reliability, noise, and runtime in off-grid setups.
Solar Battery Banks: What Size Do You Actually Need?
Calculate your power needs and match them to the right battery bank for off-grid or backup power.
First Aid
How to Treat Burns in a Survival Situation
Proper burn classification, immediate treatment steps, and when a field burn becomes a medical emergency.
Hypothermia Recognition and Field Treatment
Identify the stages of hypothermia and learn the rewarming protocols that save lives in the backcountry.
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