Category: Survival

Learn the 10 C’s of survival, Dave Canterbury’s kit framework: what each C does, why the first five matter most, and how to build and test your own kit.

Bug in vs bug out: why home is the default for most emergencies, when leaving is safer, and how your family can set trigger points and routes ahead of time.

The survival mindset is acceptance, calm, adaptability and the will to keep going. Learn how to build it with drills, practice and steady family habits.

Learn what bushcraft is and the bushcraft skills to learn first: fire, shelter, knife work, cordage and safe water, practiced safely as a family in the woods.

Learn the top survival uses for tarps, from shelter and water collection to signaling, plus the tarp types and features to look for when choosing one.

Learn how fragility and preparedness connect, and turn awareness of fragile systems into calm, practical steps that make your family more ready for disaster.

Preppers often get a bad rap. Learn where the prepper stereotype comes from, why it’s skewed, and why more families should be prepared for emergencies.

Learn nine survival uses for plastic wrap, from water collection and solar stills to shelter, first aid, and rope, plus bonus tips for everyday use at home.

Weigh the EarthRoamer price against its off-grid features, four-season capability, and self-sufficiency to decide if it fits your family’s survival plans.