At Nature Reliance School, we believe community is one of the most powerful survival tools you can have. That’s why we proudly collaborate with companies and organizations that share our core values: self-reliance, integrity, and a deep respect for the natural world.
We partner with small businesses, large businesses, Veteran-owned companies, and mission-driven organizations that produce high-quality gear, provide valuable services, and support the outdoor and preparedness community. We don’t just recommend them, we use their products ourselves and stand behind their work.
When you support our partners, you’re investing in a network of experts and craftsmen who are as dedicated to your growth and safety as we are. Check out some of our most trusted partners below.
LT Wright Knives: Purpose-Built Blades for Those Who Depend on Their Tools
Craig has proudly worked with LT Wright Knives for years as an ambassador and also collaborating to design and refine blades that meet the real demands of the field. Together, they developed the Shemanese and Shemanese Companion, knives purpose-built for practical bushcraft, survival, and everyday use. LT Wright Knives is known for creating high-quality, handcrafted blades made right here in the USA, each designed to serve as a trusted partner in the outdoors. Beyond crafting exceptional knives, LT Wright Knives is dedicated to supporting the community, sharing skills, and fostering a culture of self-reliance and craftsmanship. With their focus on durability, usability, and thoughtful design, these knives aren’t just tools, they’re reliable companions for anyone who lives a life of adventure.
Tuff Possum Gear: Trusted, USA-Made Equipment for Adventurers
Tuff Possum Gear embodies the spirit of adventure with durable, thoughtfully designed gear made right here in the USA. Whether you’re navigating city streets or exploring remote backcountry trails, you need equipment you can count on, gear that won’t weigh you down but will stand up to the demands of any environment. From versatile pouches and packs to innovative accessories, Tuff Possum Gear helps you stay prepared and confident wherever life takes you. Built by a family business dedicated to resilience and quality, their gear is made to support your journey, whether that’s a climb up Machu Picchu, a trek through your local woods, or a day in the urban jungle.
Camp Hero of Kentucky: Building Strength and Connection Through Nature
Camp Hero of Kentucky is a special place dedicated to empowering veterans, first responders, and their families through outdoor experiences and healing adventures. At Nature Reliance School, we are honored to partner with Camp Hero to offer our Nature Immersion program. A powerful blend of skills training and deep, meaningful connection to the natural world. Through this program, participants learn practical outdoor skills while discovering the therapeutic benefits of spending focused time in nature. The supportive environment at Camp Hero fosters resilience, confidence, and a renewed sense of community. Together, we help individuals reconnect with the land, rebuild their strength, and find peace in the wild places of Kentucky.
Personal Survival Solutions: Real-World Training for Real-World Threats
Founded by retired Special Forces veteran Shane Kerwin and his wife Calley, Personal Survival Solutions delivers practical, experience-driven training to help individuals, families, and communities take ownership of their safety. Shane’s extensive background, from the DMZ in Korea to Special Forces deployments across the globe, brings unmatched expertise in mindset, defense, medical skills, and tactical decision-making. Their courses empower students to assess their needs, build resilience, and respond effectively to violent situations. With Calley’s creative leadership supporting curriculum design and student experience, they offer a comprehensive approach that goes beyond skills to strengthen confidence and community preparedness. Personal Survival Solutions is dedicated to providing high-quality, realistic instruction so you can protect yourself and those you care about.
Hill People Gear: Built for the Backcountry, Trusted by Professionals
Hill People Gear designs rugged, purpose-driven packs and equipment for those who rely on their gear in the toughest environments. As an official ambassador, Craig stands behind their innovative, USA-made designs that balance simplicity, durability, and unmatched modularity. From the high deserts to dense forests, Hill People Gear products are made to move with you, supporting everything from backcountry travel to serious survival scenarios. Their commitment to craftsmanship and practical design has built a loyal community of adventurers, professionals, and everyday explorers alike. With Hill People Gear, you’re not just carrying a pack, you’re carrying a proven system trusted by those who live, work, and thrive in the wild.
Campfire Co-op: A Community of Doers, Thinkers, and Builders
The Campfire Co-op is a growing network of independent manufacturers, instructors and professionals who believe in collaboration over competition. As a member, Craig contributes to, and benefits from, a diverse community that shares knowledge, supports one another, and works together to preserve and pass on critical outdoor, survival, and self-reliance skills and gear The Co-op isn’t just a directory, it’s a movement built on shared values, integrity, and practical experience. Whether it’s knives, waxed canvas, textiles, backcountry skills, preparedness training, or hands-on learning, the Campfire Co-op lights the way for those who teach and those who seek to learn.