In a world filled with modern navigation tools, there is still a place where the humble compass can be used. Knowing how to make a compass, and teaching others how to make one, serves to develop a ...

“As of yet, I have not had to replace a battery in a map and compass,” said Eric Hunter, who teaches courses on wilderness travel and survival. “GPS is dependent on technology and if that fails, you ...

In an anxious time, courses in wilderness survival and military tactics are thriving. Sarah Beth Riess took part in the California Survival School’s weekend-long course in survival and evasion.Credit.

Spread the love1. Understanding the Compass A compass is a simple yet powerful tool that has been used for centuries to determine direction. At its core, it consists of a magnetized needle that aligns ...

Backcountry survival kits have moved from simple tins of matches and bandages to layered systems built around navigation, ...

There’s something deeply reassuring about being prepared, whether you’re trekking through uncharted wilderness or simply navigating the unpredictability of daily life. Yet, finding the right tools to ...

I read recently of a hunter in my home state of Kentucky who slipped and fell from a short rock face. As he was falling, his boot got hung in the root of a tree, and he was then hanging upside down.

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