Tips & Tricks

A good blade can make or break you. That's why you'll never find fewer than 5 of them on Former Green Beret Special Forces Operator Randy "Rawhide" Wurst at any given time. He offers practical, battle-tested advice for the best EDC and survival blad...

Former Green Beret Special Forces Operator Randy "Rawhide" Wurst breaks down emergency water filtration and water purification using both homemade and commercially available tools. Don't panic. Take action and be prepared.

Former Green Beret Special Forces Operators Karl Erickson (Tactical Rifleman) drops in on Randy "Rawhide" Wurst for a special training session that could save your life or those of others. Learn the right way to keep your tourniquet ready to put int...

Former Green Beret Special Forces Operator Randy "Rawhide" Wurst gives practical advice and shows you how to construct four of the best survival shelters for any situation. Pack these shelter essentials with you, learn the shelter designs, and you'l...

Former Green Beret Special Forces Operator Randy "Rawhide" Wurst gives practical advice for prepping your land for wildlife.  The best tips and tricks for an all natural harvest when the SHTF from an American soldier who knows.   <...

Former Green Beret Special Forces Operator Randy Rawhide Wurst unpacks his often overlooked survival pack essentials.

 It can be overwhelming when you first start prepping. Where do I start? What should my focus be? What kind of supplies do I need? What if I’m not ready for when SHTF?

Getting into prepping can be overwhelming, especially when your family isn’t fully on board yet.  However, there are a few ways you can start incorporating readiness into your normal family activities.

It is impossible to properly prepare for the unknown without including a plan around food and sustenance. Don’t be fooled into thinking your body can thrive on calories alone. Get the right calories and nutrition. 

Vigilance Elite's Shawn Ryan is no stranger to being prepped and ready for unforeseen situations. Right now, there are 7 things he is focusing on that everyone should be thinking about (if you haven't already)...