The Origins of Rogers’ Rules of Ranging The Rules of Ranging are short, brutal, practical instructions written for men who had to operate in the wilderness while facing a hidden enemy. Penned by Major Robert Rogers in the mid-1700s, these...
Start With Critical Thinking, Not Herd Mentality Last week, I grabbed my notebook and headed into the woods to study some tracks. I try to do this weekly, but it typically ends up being monthly. I was sketching early in...
Learn what gear Craig Caudill carries in his personal wilderness pack and why each piece matters. Build your own pack with confidence and avoid common mistakes that get hikers into trouble.
Discover how to turn a simple Altoids tin into a powerful, pocket-sized survival kit. Learn what to pack, how to organize it, and why this mini kit is an essential addition to your everyday carry. Perfect for hikers, campers, and anyone who wants to be ready for the unexpected.
Whether you’re deep in the backcountry or caught in a natural disaster, your gear won’t save you—your skills will. At Nature Reliance School, we’ve spent years teaching real people how to stay alive and thrive when conditions get tough. The...
Where to Find the Best Survival Classes Near You We host classes in the Kentucky region, and our team also offers mobile training options for organizations and groups. Can’t travel? Our online school brings survival skills straight to you. If...
Editors Note: This blog piece was written by NRS Cadre member, Mr. Wayne Elliot. Wayne pulled out some important aspects of the book our group is reading, The Comfort Crisis and then applied them to real life scenarios. “We are...
Craig is a well-known carrier of HPG Kit Bags and packs and his gear changes with the season, and as his knowledge and experience ebbs and flows (like everyone else). Here is an updated look at his daily setup. See...
Adapt, improvise and overcome...we should all be better at doing this, it applies to so many things in life.
I was invited to teach at the Georgia Bushcraft Spring Gathering....
When you pick up an axe for hard use, you pick up a piece that is part of a long line of history going back thousands of years. Our ancestors had the habit of using both small cutting tools and large ones. There is ample evidence to prove that it was the development of the axe that helped propel us forward into the world that we live in today.
Fast forward those thousands of years, and I find...........
