Why is it that most people will panic during an emergency situation while a few will not?

My thoughts on the definition of Survival Skills ranging from primitive to modern, depending the situation you’re preparing for.

Do you know additional ways of preserving meat? Here’s my list, including a number of older traditional ways before the modern age…

What is normalcy bias, and how it hinders a preparedness mindset…

How to read topographic map contour lines, and what they mean.

A list of survival traits and qualities that help us survive. Characteristics, and attributes of a well-rounded survivalist.

It’s a good thing to know how to start a fire with wet wood, or damp wood. Here are some tips for fire starters, tinder, kindling…

A long list of practical skills. Some of these could be a career. Others, just good practical skills to know. Still others, maybe hobbies.

What is the best washboard for laundry? Here’s what I chose, the soap I use, and simple how-to use it instructions.

The North Star is NOT the brightest star at night (many people assume that it is). Here’s the trick how to find it, and why it works…