That mountain spring might look clean, but don’t trust it. Just upstream, an animal could’ve bathed, bled, or worse.

Mobility is survival. A mountain bike lets you carry more, move farther, and cross any terrain faster than your feet ever could. Pack smart, balance your load, and keep rolling.

In the swamp, height is safety. Build an elevated platform with trees, branches, and lashings to stay dry, stay clear of predators, and create a safe place to rest or cook.

Frogs can save your life in the swamp, but only if you know which ones are safe. Stick to dull colors, avoid toads, follow the bugs, and shine a light at night to freeze your target. Protein is everywhere when you know what to avoid.

Lithium-ion batteries hold serious power. In a true survival emergency, that hidden energy can mean the difference between cold and fire, but the danger is real. Handle with extreme caution.

Watch the baseline. Spot the outlier. The ones who don’t fit are the ones to watch.

Gas stations are modern day watering holes where people gather and predators watch. Learn how to position yourself, use your vehicle for cover, and read reflections to maintain awareness in one of the most common locations for violent encounters.

When danger’s on your tail, communication is your lifeline. Byron Rodgers shows how to call for help, document the threat, and keep law enforcement informed while executing your escape plan.

When you confirm someone’s following you, the rules change fast. Byron Rodgers explains what to do once the threat knows you’re aware—and how to get to safety before the situation turns dangerous.

If you think someone’s following you, don’t panic—prove it. Byron Rodgers shares professional “cleaning moves” used by executive protection teams to expose a tail, confirm the threat, and stay one step ahead on the road.

What if your safety net was gone tomorrow? No supplies, no support. Mike Ritland explores the scenarios and how to adapt before it’s too late.

You might feel prepared now, but what if everything you rely on vanished overnight? Mike Ritland breaks down real threats and how to face them.

Modern life gives a false sense of security. Mike Ritland explores what happens when it all disappears and how to be ready when it does.

Swamp water can kill if you drink it raw. Learn how to build a DIY filter with charcoal, purify on the move, and stay alive when clean water isn’t an option.

Wetlands can kill as fast as they feed. Stay dry, protect your gear, and train for the worst. In swamp survival, planning is the difference between soaked and sunk.

No shade? No problem. With two tarps and a trench, you can beat the desert heat. Build smarter, stay cooler, and save the energy that keeps you alive.

Not all desert plants are safe. Stick to staples like chia sage, prickly pear, and barrel cactus. Hunting? Snakes are high protein—but deadly if mishandled. Eat smart. Stay sharp.

When the desert sun sets, the cold hits hard. Use sunlight, a water bottle, and some tinder to start a fire fast. Here's how to turn heat into survival before nightfall.

Be Your Own Protector is a masterclass in awareness and readiness with world-renowned bodyguard and Marine Corps veteran Byron Rodgers. Drawing on experience from serving all over the world, Byron teaches how to read your environment, spot danger before it happens, and move through life with conf...

Out of water in the desert? Conserve every drop, travel smart, and scout for hidden sources. From dry riverbeds to dew collection, survival means losing less while you search.

Desert survival is all about water, timing, and gear. Haul your load smart, travel at night, and layer up for freezing temps. Here's how to beat the heat and the cold.

Hypothermia strikes fast and kills faster. Learn the early signs, what to strip off, where to add heat, and why warming the wrong way can stop your heart. Stay dry. Stay warm. Stay alive.

In the Arctic, shelter isn’t comfort—it’s survival. From snow caves to trench shelters, learn how to build life-saving cover, avoid collapse, and stay warm in sub zero conditions.

In a freezing survival scenario, your body turns into a furnace, burning through fat and food at double the usual rate, just to stay alive.