Real World Survivor

The New Pioneer Winter 2018

10 Common-Sense Tips to Winterize Your Home for Cozy Efficiency

Even though Spring is in session, some parts of the country are still feeling the effects of Winter. It's still not too late to winterize your home.

Survivor's Edge Winter 2018

A Look Inside the Global Seed Banks Around the World

Designed to keep millions of diverse seeds safe for the future of mankind are the many seed banks scattered across the globe.

Survivor's Edge Winter 2018

Tips and Tricks for Storing Seeds for the Long Haul

Saving seeds is central to the ideals of sustainability and food security, making your garden more vulnerable to pests, diseases, and changes in climate

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VIDEO: How to Self-Rescue if You’ve Fallen Through the Ice

Falling through the ice of a frozen lake or pond can be terrifying, but there are a few easy steps you can do to stay alive.

The New Pioneer Winter 2018

DIY Maple Syrup, a Simple Guide to Making Your Own

Making maple syrup can be done on a small scale, and one taste of your own maple syrup (hot off the stove) may be enough to get you hooked

Survivor's Edge Winter 2018

Stories of Survival: Helen Klaben Stranded for 49 Days in a Yukon Winter

Helen Klaben was a 21-year-old from Brooklyn who’d never seen or done anything. She was afraid of the dark and animals but decided she needed an adventure.

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Thrive or Die: In a Survival Situation, Is it Safe to Eat Snow?

Eat snow or not in a survival situation? On one hand, you're getting much needed hydration, but on the other hand, you're expending much-needed energy.

Survivor's Edge Winter 2018

Trapped: 10 Ways to Keep Your Car from Becoming Your Frozen Tomb

Being trapped in your frozen car during a blizzard is a tragic way to die, so make sure you are prepared to fight the odds against a cruel Mother Nature

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Starting a Survival Fire with a Sandwich Bag

If you're stuck out in the middle of nowhere and you are lucky enough to have a sandwich bag on you and some water, fire is not that far away

Survivor's Edge Winter 2018

Feel the Burn: Keeping Your Wood Pile High Throughout the Winter

Although heating by wood fire is the original method of fending off winter chill, it seems many would-be enthusiasts don’t know all of what it may entail

VIDEO: Perfect Bow Fishing Shot Nails Silver Carp Out of Midair

Bow fishing for silver carp requires quick reaction and steady aim, both of which were on display in this slow-motion catch and reel.

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Survivor's Edge Winter 2018

Going Dutch: Dutch Oven Cooking Is Perfect for Times of Strife

In a survival situation, Dutch ovens can fry, bake, braise, simmer, sauté, sear, and roast a meal over an open fire or bed of coals

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Alert: Severe Thunderstorms Warning in the Southeast

Strong tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging winds are expected across parts of the Tennessee Valley and Southeast during the late afternoon and evening

Survivor's Edge Winter 2018

Cache for Catastrophe: Hidden Gear Will Help You Survive the Chaos

In a SHTF scenario, a hidden caches can provide an excellent resource to help you to get you home while other can be planned and executed to help you thrive.

Survivor’s Edge Spring 2018

Top 10 Epidemics That Remain a Threat to the World Today

Ranging from seasonal flu, to the world-wide spread of HIV Aids, outbreaks of epidemics are commonplace throughout the world

American Frontiersman

Thriving Big Game Herds Mean Big Harvests for This Season’s Hunters

According to the Idaho Fish and Game, through February, 88 percent of fawns and 97 percent of calves are still alive.

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Survivor’s Edge Spring 2018

Survival Garden: Creating an Off-Grid Vegetable Garden

When food sources have disappeared, food networks from field to table are disrupted, and self-sufficiency is at a premium, a garden will sustain you

Impending Solar Storm May Affect Satellites and Communication

A minor solar storm will reach Earth today and could amplify the planet's auroras, making them visible from the northernmost parts of the U.S.

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Yes, You Can Use Surplus Guns for Home Defense

Ranking Hollywood’s Best and Worst Frontier Flicks and Firearms

Ashbury SABER M700: An Everyday Rifle for Hunting, Rural Defense

Rough Rider: The Guns, Life and Legacy of Theodore Roosevelt

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Hudson Bay Camp Knife: The One Knife for the Fur-Trading Mountain Men

Backwoods Must-Have Gear for Survival Situations

Truck Upgrades: Why You Should Add a Tonneau Cover to Your Trusty Ride

Straw Survival Kits: Being Prepared When Space Is An Issue

LifestyleView All

Mountain Men Food: Favorite Grub on the Go for Trappers and Traders

Attracting the Monarch Butterfly to Your Property Is Fun and Easy

Build a Safe Home to Keep Your Family Secure and Cheat Destruction

Trail Cams Around Your Home Are Today’s 24/7 Digital Watchdogs

10 Common-Sense Tips to Winterize Your Home for Cozy Efficiency

A Look Inside the Global Seed Banks Around the World

Tips and Tricks for Storing Seeds for the Long Haul

VIDEO: How to Self-Rescue if You’ve Fallen Through the Ice

DIY Maple Syrup, a Simple Guide to Making Your Own

Stories of Survival: Helen Klaben Stranded for 49 Days in a Yukon Winter

Thrive or Die: In a Survival Situation, Is it Safe to Eat Snow?

Trapped: 10 Ways to Keep Your Car from Becoming Your Frozen Tomb

Starting a Survival Fire with a Sandwich Bag

Feel the Burn: Keeping Your Wood Pile High Throughout the Winter

VIDEO: Perfect Bow Fishing Shot Nails Silver Carp Out of Midair

Going Dutch: Dutch Oven Cooking Is Perfect for Times of Strife

Alert: Severe Thunderstorms Warning in the Southeast

Cache for Catastrophe: Hidden Gear Will Help You Survive the Chaos

Top 10 Epidemics That Remain a Threat to the World Today

Thriving Big Game Herds Mean Big Harvests for This Season’s Hunters

Survival Garden: Creating an Off-Grid Vegetable Garden

Impending Solar Storm May Affect Satellites and Communication