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.

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. This editorial appeared in the September 1942 issue of Outdoor Life under the title, “Outdoor Life Condemns Walt Disney’s Film Bambi as Insult to American Sportsmen.” The magazine would’ve begun arriving…

In the early American military, specifically the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, food, logistics, medicine and morale were inseparable. Chocolate and cocoa fit that world neatly. They were calorie-dense, easy to transport and more shelf-stable than most comforts soldiers could count on.By the middle years of the Revolutionary War,…

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The Washington National Guard is shaving four months off its Officer Candidate School timeline while keeping training standards and hour requirements unchanged, according to an Army press release.The change shortens the program’s Phase II portion from 12 months to eight by extending monthly drill weekends from two days to three, a shift the Guard says that will keep the total training hours identical while accelerating the path to commissioning. Lt. Col. Nicholas Zaharavech, who oversees the program, said the change was driven by broader National Guard training requirements and is similar to changes already adopted in other states. “The compressed…

The United States has seized a seventh oil tanker, the Sagitta, in the Caribbean for violating its sanctions. According to military officials, the Sagitta was seized as U.S. President Donald Trump seeks to tighten control over Venezuela’s oil exports. It’s All About The Oil: Trump Wants “Oil Rights” In Venezuela The seizure comes as U.S. ruler Donald Trump seeks to tighten control over Venezuela’s oil exports following the January 3 raid during which the South American nation’s president, Nicolas Maduro, was abducted. It is the seventh tanker apprehended in international waters for defying unilateral U.S. sanctions since December. This blatant…

Introduction: The Dangerous Crossroads of Tyranny and Alliance The geopolitical stage is set for a showdown not seen in generations. US President Donald Trump has imposed a blanket 10% tariff on imports from eight European NATO allies—Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland [1]. The stated reason is naked coercion: these nations dared to deploy small military contingents to Greenland in opposition to Trump’s renewed and aggressive campaign to purchase—or seize—the vast, resource-rich Arctic island [2]. This is not merely a trade dispute. It is an act of economic warfare against sovereign nations, an unprecedented weaponization of trade…

More than 15 years ago, Danish platoon commander Martin Tamm Andersen was leading his countrymen and U.S. Marines through the heat and sand of southern Afghanistan after a Taliban attack.As Andersen’s vehicle moved at the rear of the column, everything was normal — until in one instant the world turned sand-colored. His body shook violently. “I had no idea what was going on,” he recalled. He ran his hands over his arms and legs to make sure they were still there.When the dust settled, he saw one of his soldiers bleeding heavily from his face. Another had been hurled from…

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. A good rangefinder used to mean one that could accurately and quickly range an object. But times have changed. There are now rangefinders with onboard ballistics and the ability to work with your preferred navigation app to remotely drop pins. The new Garmin Xero L60i rangefinder takes rangefinder tech one step further by incorporating GPS and a full color display with topo…

Six years after the U.S. Space Force’s founding and four years after the new service’s dress uniform development process began, the force has finally released wear guidelines for the formal uniform and a mandatory wear date for new physical training gear.Set with the goal of establishing the force’s unique culture and visual identity, the service released a transition plan for guardians’ uniform and updates to its dress and appearance guidance, according to a Jan. 13 statement.“Our service dress uniform represents the unique identity of Guardians, blending heritage with a modern design that reflects our unity and mission,” Chief of Space…

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.