SOL Escape Bivvy
Walking through the aisles of the 2012 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, I knew my time was limited…
Survival Signaling
IT’S not just outdoorsmen who find themselves lost in the woods. A great number of fatalities that occur…
ESEE Knives Wallet E&E Kit
Kidnapping for ransom and extortion, hijacking, piracy and terrorism are worldwide phenomena. If you work or travel in…
Smith’s Pocket Pal X2 Survival Tool
IN recent years, survival-based products have gone from mere accessories to a full-blown industry. Many different variations combining…
B.A.S.E. All Weather Tarp
IN January 2013, 36-year-old Air Force Veteran David Decareaux, his two sons, 8 and 10, and his dog…
Against All Odds: Making Primeval Weapons
Movies, magazines, and survival books depict perfect-looking shelters, traps, and weapons. Those may be the only places such…
Traditional Skills for the Modern Outdoorsman, Pt. 2
IN the September issue, I covered rustic camp living, with open fires for warmth and cooking using minimal…
Traditional Skills for the Modern Outdoorsman, Pt. 1
MY first memory is of being pulled by my arm through deep snow by my grandfather. I remember…
Streamline Your Survival Kit
Writing for S.W.A.T. Magazine, I’ve had the opportunity to try out many pre-packaged survival kits. Most of them…
Gearing Up for a Jungle Expedition
NOT all jungle trips are “survival outings.” All over the world, there are guided trips to remote jungle…