Snow caves can be an appealing way to shelter from the cold and are used by humans all over the world. They are popular with mountaineers and winter survivalists but are also be appealing for anyone...

Being able to get a fire going in the wild can mean the difference between comfort and misery, or even life or death. When putting together a survival kit, it's good to know how often you need to...

Water is the most important thing to have for an emergency as humans cannot survive without it for long. Everyone knows this. But exactly how much do we need to store and keep on hand to be...

Caves are often depicted as the perfect refuge for people lost in the wild. But is this always the case? Temperature-wise, caves can be hotter or colder depending on where in the world they are...

Whether peanuts are a good survival food is a common question that I get. As we all know, part of emergency preparedness is ensuring a stable source of calories in a survival situation. Storing cheap...

There are very few things that can ruin your outdoor experience more than mosquitos or other biting insects. If you happen to get stuck outside without insect repellant, you might wonder if covering...