Master the Art of
Preparedness and Survival

Master the Art of Preparedness and Survival

Stay ready for anything with expert tips, gear reviews,
and real-world advice to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Stay ready for anything with expert tips, gear reviews, and real-world advice to protect yourself and your loved ones.

The New World screwworm has just been confirmed in two more animals in Edwards County, Texas. Could this parasite be a major issue for the meat supply? Already, it’s likely to affect prices as safety protocols are put in place. As Screwworm Spreads, USDA Partners With DHS Attempting To Control…

More than 200 service members at a Texas base have contracted the flu following a new Pentagon policy that allows flu vaccinations to be optional.Over the past three weeks, the training wing at Lackland Air Force Base has suffered from a localized influenza outbreak among trainees at Basic Military Training,…

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Autonomous boats helped escort a U.S. Army vessel during a recent military exercise, the Army said, in a demonstration of how uncrewed assets are changing maritime operations. Soldiers from the 125th Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, deployed unmanned surface vessels, or USVs, in Casiguran Sound bay, during an exercise with the Philippine Army. The USVs deployed ahead of a U.S. Army Logistics Support Vessel, or LSV, as it neared Casiguran port, the Army said in a June release, observing the environment and transmitting information to personnel on land.The operation was part of Salaknib 2026, and supported the…

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The Ebola virus is still making its way through the Democratic Republic of Congo. SO far, there have been 952 confirmed cases and 247 deaths. There doesn’t seem to be an end in sight either. Cases have increased by 38 percent over the past week, spreading across 32 health zones in eastern Congo. Accoridng to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the outbreak is heavily concentrated in the Ituri province, which accounts for more than 90 percent of reported infections. Africa CDC Says This Could Be The WORST Ebola Outbreak In History The outbreak is outpacing those attempting…

Sign up for the On The Gun Newsletter The latest for gun hunters and competitive shooters. This story, “I Finally Shot a Good Group,” appeared in the June/July 2013 issue of Outdoor Life. Have you heard the rumor that I set a shooting world record? It started last year and the rumor — unbelievable as it must seem — is true. In March 2012, I did indeed break a previous record that had stood for nearly 20 years. The record I set is in benchrest competition, and the bench-rest game, as Outdoor Life readers know, is the quest for the…

Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics The hot and humid months of summer always seem to transform bass fishing lakes into a downright mess — ­impoundments chock-full of supersize cabin cruisers, runabouts, and jet-skis. Once the sun goes down, though, not too many are night fishing. The crowds generally clear out and bass that were previously inactive begin to feed heavily again. A few modifications to your tackle and gear are all it takes to get things cranking from dusk till dawn. When the sun goes down, flip on the lights and…

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › It’s time to get cameras deployed and figuring out a plan for the fall. If you need new batteries, a couple extra cameras, or a solar panel to extend your battery life, here are great deals on all of those items. Note that some of these deals are not on Amazon, but they were solid prices on good gear worth highlighting. We’ve tested the Moultrie Edge and Tactacam Reveal and they’re excellent cameras. You can read about them here. Prime Day…

Sign up for This Happened to Me News on backcountry adventure and wilderness survival. This story, “Death Ran with the River,” appeared in the May 1971 issue of Outdoor Life. My wife’s excited cry reached me above the growling roar of the river. It was a cry of pleasure, but unknown to her it also carried a warning. “Look,” Rita called. “Look at those beautiful mossy-green velvet cliffs!” I looked, and the cliffs were beautiful all right. But the knowledge of what they meant went through me with a sharp shock. Velvet Falls must lie just ahead, and I had…

Master the Art of
Preparedness and Survival

Master the Art of Preparedness and Survival

Stay ready for anything with expert tips, gear reviews,
and real-world advice to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Stay ready for anything with expert tips, gear reviews, and real-world advice to protect yourself and your loved ones.