Henry U.S. Survival AR-7
My requirements are simple: lightweight, packable, enough room to store some survival supplies, and enough accuracy to kill…
Using a GPS with a Topo Map
Nowadays we all carry a handheld GPS on our hunting trips or treks into the woods, but do…
Border Wars
I’ve been trying to write this piece for nearly a year. To be honest, I thought the people…
Basic Principles of Escape and Evasion, Part 2
And while camouflage is extremely important during any evasion scenario, other factors also come into play. Proper Escape…
E&E Tools and Concealment
In the year 1716, 26-year-old Lord Nithsdale escaped live disembowelment (and certain death) using trickery and tools to…
Basic Principles of Escape and Evasion, Part I
Due to the vast amount of material, the basic techniques of E&E will be a two-part series for…
Debris Shelters
And while these are quick to build, the only problem is that they typically rely on a good…
Against All Odds: A.R.S. Dog Tag Survival Knife
Escape and Evasion (E&E) is probably one of the oldest survival skills known to man. In fact, it…
Against All Odds: USMC Survival Kit
During a tactical training class I attended several years ago, the question of survival/E&E (escape & evasion) kits came up. After a quick round-table discussion, it became clear that the students’ definition of survival gear was extra food.
Against All Odds: Designing the Perfect Survival Rifle
The current feeding frenzy on ammunition brought to mind a column I wrote stressing the value of rimfire…