Survival Beekeeping Part 1-Introduction
I became interested in beekeeping four years ago when I lived in Denver. It is a popular hobby and there is a great community there for beekeepers. Apiculture is the study of beekeeping. While these articles will cover some highlights, there are dozens of beekeeping...
How Does Your State Rank in Natural Disaster Risk?
CoreLogic recently released a risk analysis ranking "US States at Highest Risk of Property Damage Loss from Natural Hazards." These hazards included: flood, wildfire, tornado, storm surge, earthquake, straight-line wind, hurricane wind, hail and sinkhole. Where does...
Survival Story: Captured by the Enemy
These stories always amaze me. Fighting for survival behind enemy lines There were times during their night marching when Crowson remembers being walked, under heavy cover, right near his fellow U.S. soldiers, not being able to scream out in fear of being shot by his...
Man Tracking Basics
As with all worthy endeavors in life, the time and practice necessary to master any skill is measured in hundreds if not thousands of hours of practice. Any weekend "training", regardless of the topic or instructor can only introduce the participant to the most basic...
5 to Stay Alive: Tips for Stealth Camping
What the hell is stealth camping you might ask? Well depending on who you talk to, you'll get different answers, but in a nutshell it’s camping in a spot so as not to be seen by others and leaving no sign that you were ever there. Stealth camping can be in an...
Practical Preparation and the Survival Spectrum
There is a spectrum of self-reliance and preparedness examples in our world today. On one hand, there are people who feel it is unnecessary or even foolish to put resources such as time and money into such endeavors. On the other hand, some folks spend tremendous...
The Survive Anything Podcast – Pilot Episode: The Survival Spectrum
http://youtu.be/U27KarwH294 Show Notes: Links: Find a CERT Group in your area. Team Rubicon FEMA Online Training The Survival Spectrum Infographic Click image to enlarge.
First Impression: Condor Summit Softshell Jacket
Everyone has an opinion when it comes to gear. I have been looking for the wearable equivalent to a Bug-Out Bag that I could test out. I was less concerned about fashion and more about function. Mike R. has an upcoming article about avoiding the Tactical Tuxedo...
Driving on Snow and Ice
Yesterday morning I received a call from a good friend and hopefully future SA contributor, who after seeing the insanity taking place in the southern states suggested an article on driving in the snow and on icy roads. Having grown up in New England, driving in bad...
Nuclear Armageddon Turns 50
This week we celebrate one of the funniest comedies of all time about an incredibly unfunny topic. Dr. Strangelove: How I learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb celebrates its 50th birthday. From director Stanley Kubrick who created such classics as A Clockwork...