Going Prepared

Excellent article about the survival mindset at Nat Geo

I was poking around National Geographic today and came across an excellent article written by Laurence Gonzales. It deals with the mental state needed to survive, and why people that should be prepared for a situation fail miserably because they … Continued

Excellent article about the survival mindset at Nat Geo

I was poking around National Geographic today and came across an excellent article written by Laurence Gonzales. It deals with the mental state needed to survive, and why people that should be prepared for a situation fail miserably because they … Continued

Forum Contest with Giveaways

I want this site to rapidly grow, so I am starting a giveaway in the forums with some nice prizes. Head over there for the details.

Trangia Mess Tin for a survival kit

I like to tinker with survival kits. I have been this way since I was a wee tot. Something about the many parts, constant upgradeability, and immense usefulness really appeals to me. I have carried my current kit in a … Continued

Bear attack in North GA!

OK, he didn’t attack ME, but he sure got my food… Here is my story. Not super dramatic, but hopefully a lesson or two can be learned: Several years ago, my girlfriend and I took our first backpacking trip together. … Continued

Car camping – where do you sleep?

So, my lovely girlfriend and I spent last week up in the Smokies. We were going to do some backpacking, but I managed to give myself a gimpy leg the second day there, so we stuck to easy hikes and … Continued