Christian Monson is an outdoor survival expert, traditional bowhunter, and globe-traveling researcher whose writing bridges wilderness skills, off-grid living, and hard-earned global perspective. With over 20 years of experience in firearms, bushcraft, and rugged independence, Christian offers more than theory—he’s lived it.
He grew up in the Ozarks on his grandparents’ homestead, where he learned to shoot, hunt, and survive the old-school way. From sharpening broadheads in the woods to navigating the backroads of decentralized finance, Christian brings a grounded, no-nonsense approach to everything he writes.
🔍 Highlights at a Glance:
- Over 20 years of experience in survival, firearms, and traditional bowhunting
- Contributor to outlets like TargetCrazy and the Foundation for Economic Education
- Fulbright Fellow with degrees from the University of Arkansas
- Fluent in Spanish, Catalan, and German
- Member of the Paititi Research Organization (Amazon expeditions)
- Founder of Gelbes Elend, an independent press for high-integrity publishing
🌍 From the Ozarks to the Andes
After earning his degree from the University of Arkansas, Christian became a Fulbright Fellow in Germany and never stopped exploring. He’s navigated Havana’s alleys, scaled Andean peaks, and dived beneath Canton’s waters—often with little more than a knife, a bow, and a deep respect for local culture.
These global experiences infuse his work with first-hand credibility, whether he’s writing about prepping, economic history, or sharpening gear for a hunt.
🎯 What You’ll Learn from Christian:
- How to hunt, shoot, and survive with traditional tools
- What it actually takes to live off-grid or off the land
- Economic insights tied to real-world self-sufficiency
- Gear reviews from hands-on experience—not PR briefs
- Why decentralization matters from the jungle to the homestead
🧭 Current Projects
- Writing for SurvivalFreedom.com and other outdoor/adventure publications
- Building Gelbes Elend, an indie press for books and games focused on clarity and accuracy
- Ongoing research with the Paititi Research Organization in pursuit of lost Incan knowledge
📬 Find Christian Online:
- ChristianMonson.com
- Twitter (Warning: aggressive economic commentary ahead)
