Bushcraft: Learning to Live With the Land
By Carl Pettigrew There is something different about stepping into the woods with only the equipment you truly need and…
Adapt, Overcome, and Conquer
By Carl Pettigrew There is something different about stepping into the woods with only the equipment you truly need and…
At Survival Boys, we believe that great outdoor experiences are built on community, knowledge, preparation, and a passion for the…
By Carl Pettigrew | SurvivalBoys.com One of the first things I learned about spending time outdoors is that knowing where…
For many Americans, earthquakes are associated with California, Alaska, or the Pacific Northwest. But beneath the central United States lies…
Most people think of a power outage as a lighting problem. The lights go out. The television stops working. Maybe…
When the lights go out and temperatures keep falling, your home can become just as dangerous as the weather outside.…
A Survival Boys Guide to Understanding Firearms, Preparedness, and Responsible Ownership When people imagine survival situations, they often think about…
When people imagine survival, they often picture the dramatic moments: building a fire in the wilderness, finding food, escaping a…
By Survival Boys If you asked ten people what they would do if the grocery store shelves suddenly emptied, most…
Most survival situations don’t begin with dramatic music or Hollywood-style disasters. They start with something simple. A flat tire on…
In a world filled with technology, instant convenience, and constant distractions, many parents focus on providing their children with the…
We Depend on Electricity More Than We Realize Walk through your home for just a moment and think about everything…
How to Navigate Using a Compass, Map, and Natural Signs Getting lost is one of the fastest ways to turn…
Most people assume the electrical grid will always be there when they flip a switch. But severe weather, cyberattacks, equipment…
When people think about survival food, they usually imagine canned goods, hunting, fishing, or massive gardens. But there’s another system…
For thousands of years, chickens have helped families survive hard times. Long before grocery stores, refrigeration, and industrial farming existed,…
By Survival Boys Editorial Team In modern society, most people depend entirely on the internet without realizing it. Maps, medical…
In today’s unpredictable world, emergencies can happen with little warning. Severe weather, blackouts,floods, and supply shortages can quickly disrupt daily…
The wilderness can be one of the most rewarding places on earth, but it can also become dangerous very quickly…
Raising kids in today’s world means preparing them for more than just academics and screen time. I’ve come to realize…
Life can change in an instant, and the moments that follow an emergency often feel chaotic and overwhelming. I have…
Preparedness has always felt like a deeply personal responsibility, one that goes beyond stockpiling supplies or memorizing checklists. It is…
Economic instability is something I take seriously, not out of fear, but out of responsibility for my future and the…
Rain has a way of turning a calm outdoor moment into a test of patience and survival. I have found…
The ability to find direction without modern tools has always fascinated me, not just as a skill but as a…