There is one item that advanced kits have that all kits should have, and that is a proper tourniquet. 

Its biggest downfall is that it relies on plenty of sunshine to work. But when sunshine is in abundance, a magnifying glass is extremely effective for starting a fire.

When people do not understand something or their world turns upside down, they become scared and can become unpredictable and dangerous. Whether you live in a large city, you are...

Being able to improvise and adapt is a good thing. Knowing about hacks or different ways in which tools can be used is also a good thing. That information should...

If you are in a survival situation, you will need to analyze the situation based on the circumstances you are dealing with and decide if it is worth the energy...

One aspect of survival that is touched upon but not discussed at length is the colors that are chosen for gear, containers, and clothing. So, in this article, I wanted...