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The author cooked peppers and onions atop the New Era Überleben Stöker Stove. Cooking over coals is the way to go.

Cook Like a Pro with the Überleben Stöker Stove

Founded in 2016 in the rugged wilderness of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, Überleben (German for “to survive” or “to live well”) emerged onto the scene with a simple mission: to rekindle our connection to fire and the outdoors. Their breakout product was the original Stöker flatpack twig stove. It’s a minimalist

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Here we are practicing self-defense moves.

Skillset Fight Club: How To Not Break Your Hand

Yes, I know the article is titled why you shouldn’t throw a punch. Here’s a practical reason why! Let’s create a scenario. A fight is about to start at a local tavern ( wherever you have the combination of alcohol, men, and women). Two men square off with each other.

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Skillset Editor Ben Tirpak needs a dopamine diet.

The Dopamine Diet: Rewiring Your Brain for Real Wins

I’d love to tell you this moment of clarity came during some transformative ayahuasca retreat in Costa Rica or after a soul-searching hike through Sedona. But no. It hit me on a random Tuesday morning, still in bed, phone-in-hand, thumb stuck on autopilot as my brain craved its next hit

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FengBros makes comms fun!

From Lockdown to Lifeline: The Rise of FengBros and Custom Radios

Article written by SKILLSET contributor: Don Corvo When the world shut down during the COVID pandemic, many people were simply trying to pass the time. Me? I was trying to build something.That’s how FengBros started – straight out of lockdown, with a stack of Baofeng radios, some paint, and a

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Learn how to make prison wine with this guide.

Prison Wine: How to Make Pruno

Well, you’ve done it now. Failure to pay those indecent exposure tickets has landed you a nice little stint in Club Fed. Life’s gonna get pretty tough on the inside, and unless you want to rely on those two weeks of karate classes you took back in ’96, you’d better

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The Impact of False Confessions on Justice.

False Confessions That Changed the Course of High-Profile Cases

Falsely confessing to a crime is nothing new. The number of false confessions that occur each year is a staggering 6,000! This begs the question: Why are there so many false confessions? There may be numerous reasons for this question. Statistically, there are many reasons why a person might feel

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BUDS Training US Navy SEAL

BUDS Training Through the Eyes of a US Navy SEAL

It’s been a hell of a ride thus far. I graduated from BUDS training (Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL training) back in 1996, Class 208. We all have this innate desire to make a difference as members of special forces. I didn’t dream that my legacy would be photography. I’m not saying

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Terror attacks are at an all-time high worldwide.

When Terror Strikes: How to Protect You and Your Family

Terrorism is no longer a foreign battlefield issue. It’s happening in neighborhoods across the globe at malls, marathons, parades, and music festivals. 9/11 put it in the US psyche, but the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013 cemented it in our brains. We’re the target. You’re the target. It’s on you to be prepared for the unspeakable.  There’s no way to know

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Join the adrenaline-fueled Running of the Bulls in Pamplona.

Surviving Spains Running of The Bulls

Imagine yourself running as fast as you can as a half a dozen enraged beasts are hot on your tail. These one-thousand-plus pound animals are equipped with long, pointed horns that are ready to impale your body if given the chance. Finally, even if you’re staying one step ahead of the rampaging animals, you are continuously getting bumped around, bruised, and possibly pancaked against dozens of other people doing the same

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