Going Prepared

Help me with berry identification

I am not very good with edible plants, especially when it comes to berries. I took pics of a bunch of berries that I came across while hiking the AT recently, and was hoping you guys could help me identify … Continued

Help me with berry identification

I am not very good with edible plants, especially when it comes to berries. I took pics of a bunch of berries that I came across while hiking the AT recently, and was hoping you guys could help me identify … Continued

Trip Report – Great Smoky Mountains

I spent a soaking wet week with my girl in the Smokies a couple of weeks back. It rained literally every day, and rained the entire hike on a couple of the hikes we went on. We were going to … Continued

Flashlights that start fires

If you frequent candlepowerforums.com, this is nothing new to you, but I thought it was pretty cool. We had some friends over last night and I was showing off my flashlights that I had built from Mag bodies. One of … 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.