Mindset, Skills, Tactics & Gear

Learn about the 4 core pieces essential to survival in this online course by NRS Director, Craig Caudill.

Vital Survival

The essential things you need to know to prepare for any disaster.

Interviews & Webinars

Join Craig as he interviews subject matter experts on various topics relevant to the outdoors, preparedness and survival

Fire Building

Learn how to start and build a fire under any conditions.

Leadership During Crisis

Learn how to lead when it really counts using these life lessons.

The Ultimate Knot Course

Learn not only how to tie, but also HOW TO USE, a collection of the world's most useful outdoor knots.

Intro to Edible & Medicinal Plants

Build a solid foundation for studying and learning about wild edible & medicinal plants.

Foraging Plants for Fun

Master Naturalist Craig Caudill will guide you in learning how to forage for food and medicine and have fun doing it.

Winter Tree ID for Survival & Bushcraft

In this course, Master Naturalist Craig Caudill shows us various ways to identify common tree species year round.

Introduction to Animal Tracking

Companion course to The Pocket Field Guide Introduction to Animal Tracking

Woods Walks

Join Craig for casual conversation as he explores nature, shares thoughts (and the occasional joke).

Craig's Classics

A timeless smorgasbord of instruction and training videos from the past decade.

Craig Caudill Knife and Tool Owners

Craig Caudill Knife and Tool Designs

Announcements & Updates

Stay up-to-date with the latest developments taking place in your NRS Online Membership.

Nature Reliance Podcast

Cutting through the noise - one episode at a time. We aim to educate, excite and enrich your time in the great outdoors.