Category: Articles

The goal of bugging out is to reach a safe location, such as your predetermined bug out location (BOL) as quickly, safely, and efficiently as possible. That could be considerably hampered should you end up lost along the way. Part of bug out planning involves selecting primary and alternate routes to reach your destination. Those […]

For some authors, writing the book is the easy part. It is getting that book in the hands of paying readers that is truly vexing. Let’s face it, while we often write because we feel compelled to do so, if you want to pay the bills with your writing you’re going to have to find […]

Writing for magazines can be a great way to increase your name recognition as well as put a few extra bucks in your pocket. But, it isn’t for the faint of heart nor for those with thin skin. It can be a lot of work and rejections are very common, even for articles that are […]

So, you’ve been offered a publishing contract? That’s awesome! Writing a book under contract is exciting and can also be a more than a little daunting. You may be feeling unsure of yourself, wondering why a publisher would want YOU to write a book. That’s very normal. Rest assured, most publishers do their homework and […]

When I first decided to take my writing seriously and pursue it as a career, there were a lot of people who had my back. I sought out and received a ton of advice. I also learned a fair amount from my own mistakes along the way. This page and the articles linked here are […]

Don’t get me wrong, I’m as big of a fan of Amazon as the next guy. Great prices, usually quick shipping, and I can find damn near anything I need there. However, there is something about buying a handcrafted knife, fire kit, or leather bag. The men and women engaged in this sort of stuff […]

Guest post by Mike Podlesny It seems a lot of gardeners stop working their soil and growing food once the tomatoes have fallen over and stopped producing. But, did you know that gardening in the fall is just as productive and as much fun as growing tasty fruits, veggies and herbs in the spring and […]

Have you ever wondered what type of hunting knife you should get? From many hunters’ perspective, one of the most important things you should take into account is how the knife is made. In this post we are going to discuss which type of hunting knife is best from a construction point of view. Not […]

[Subscribers to our free newsletter, The Survival Weekly Dispatch, received this article as a special report last week.  Sign up today so you too can get great content like this, delivered right to your inbox every week.] Assembling a bug out bag is one of the first steps preppers take in their disaster readiness journey. […]

Inspired after reading and reviewing Build The Perfect Survival Kit by John D. McCann, I decided to put together a belt pouch survival kit. While this is still a work in progress, here’s what I’ve done thus far. I started with a Fieldline camo print belt pouch I found at Walmart a while back. I […]

One of the best homemade fire starters I’ve ever used is stunningly simple to make. Plus, they are small enough to fit into almost any size kit. For this project, you’ll need: –Strike anywhere matches –Toilet paper –Melted wax (such as old crayons or broken candles) Start by melting the wax. I’ve found one of […]

Surviving a Bomb Blast by Protection Essentials As we have learned from the recent Boston Marathon bombing and other countless terrorist attacks since 9/11, those who seek to inflict massive casualties and terror on a populace prefer explosives as their primary means of destruction. The reasoning is simple to understand: such devices are typically cheap, […]