Introduction Light is something most of us take for granted — flip a switch and a room glows instantly. But in a survival situation,...

When it comes to survival, few tools are as fundamental as something with an edge. Cutting tools—whether knives, saws, or axes—aren’t...

When most people think of survival, they imagine fire, shelter, or food. But one of the most overlooked—and most critical—skills is...

When the wind picks up, the temperature drops, or the rain sets in, one principle rises to the top: you must protect yourself from...

By Dan Brenneman Introduction: Dependence or Preparedness? When disaster strikes, the difference between surviving and suffering often...

Clothing – Your First Line of Defense When most people think of survival, their minds jump to knives, fire, or shelter. But before any of...

Combustion - The Fire That Keeps You Alive When people think of survival, fire is usually one of the first things that comes to mind—and...

Fuel for the Fight In a survival scenario, your body becomes your most critical tool—and just like any tool, it needs fuel to function....

C #1: Container Welcome to the first post in our 12 C’s of Survival  series. Today we’re focusing on the foundational first C: Container...

Welcome to the 12 C’s of Survival blog series.  This guide is designed to help you build a reliable and effective survival kit using 12...

Welcome to the Summit View Survival & Preparedness blog! We're thrilled to embark on this journey with you, sharing insights, stories,...