Many find federal military personnel operating covertly in American cities throughout the southwest USA alarming and cite plenty of reasons…
Finally, a functional multi-tool that can be worn on the wrist and act as a watchband – and it looks…
Many people are not aware that acorns are edible. Acorns are high in protein, fiber, carbohydrates, fats, calcium, and other…
A respirator device is designed to protect the wearer from inhaling harmful dusts, fumes, vapors, or gases. Recent studies (2012)…
In a close combat situation, many people consider the fists as the only weapon of the body. Fists are important…
The following are key tactical concepts that should be followed in a close combat situation. Each rule by itself is…
Knife fights are rare – knife attacks on the other hand, and much more common. Knife attacks typically occur when…
Plastic handcuffs (aka FlexiCuffs, Riot Cuffs, or Zip Ties) are popular with military and law enforcement officials when mass arrests…
We've frequently mentioned on Wilderness Arena, two important aspects of survival that many may find surprising – cleanliness and state…
When you find yourself in a wilderness survival situation, cleanliness and hygiene are often not at the top of your…
Topographic maps describe the shape of the land and can be used to help you locate natural and man-made features…
Professional snipers, particularly military-trained snipers, are well versed in marksmanship, field craft, reconnaissance, observation, surveillance, target acquisition and of course,…
It happens to the best of us. You have the food but forgot the eating utensils or plates. When it…
Glue can be used to repair tents, tarps, and to form tools (e.g. fletching on an arrow). It can be…
The Swedish Fire Torch, also known as a Canadian Candle, is a simple and efficient method to make a fire…
Its production of magnetism, activity, and winds have great implications for our planet but hey, it’s a “variable star” and…
As any good survivalist knows, when caught in a survival situation, one of the first tasks at hand will be…
Survivalists recognize the importance of traditional 550 paracord. It’s strong, compact, easy to work with, and provides all the characteristic…
Napalm is the generic name for the mixture of a flammable petroleum substance, typically diesel gasoline, with a thickening or…
In the wilderness, it is sometimes useful to be able to calculate the distance to a faraway object. Using a…
Here's a treat for survivalists, backpackers, hikers, or anyone else looking for a dense, high-calorie food source that is non-perishable,…
This week, the State of California continued to prove, boast almost, that they are out of touch with the rest…
Imagine the apocalypse has struck, zombies are running wild, and civilization as we know it has basically ceased to exist–…
U.N. General Secretary Ban Ki-moon issued a stern warning yesterday when he announced that the world is set to run…
A greenhouse is great for starting off young seedlings or growing plants year-round. By utilizing transparent barriers around the greenhouse…
