Tactical & Survival

I have a confession. For many years, I have avoided lightweight hunting boots. Not because I didn’t enjoy the weight…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadPrepared people don’t just notice more—they take faster, more effective action. That’s the edge.…

Cool and colorful is the name of the game this week. About half of this week’s lineup of new gear…

The Impossible isn’t the kind of movie you watch casually. It starts with a sense of calm, lets you settle…

Once upon a time, I attempted to do a van-life buildout of a used Sprinter van with my ex-girlfriend. We…

The Survival Movie Series begins with one of the most well-known survival films: Jeremiah Johnson. It hooks you in the…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadYou’ve got the gear. You’ve stocked the shelves. You even got your family to…

Most survival films sell you adrenaline. The Road strips that away and leaves you with something harder to face: the…

When a storm separates astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) from his crew and strands him on Mars, there’s no cavalry…

More and more people, especially those in urban and suburban areas, have come to realize the importance of being ready…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadMost people prepping for trouble think about food, firearms, or gear. But few people…

If you’ve ever wondered what a long-term blackout would feel like—not as a prepper, but as an ordinary person—this movie…