Ocean survival requires a vastly different set of skills than any survival scenario on land. And while being stranded on a raft at sea is a very rare occurrence, it doesn’t mean you can’t plan for this worst-case scenario! So to get you acquainted with what it takes to survive at sea, we’ve gathered our …
You may have thought about it as a game, but do you know what would you do if you were actually stuck on an island? While it may seem a little unlikely that you’ll ever need to use island survival skills, you’re better off safe than sorry. Plus, a lot of the rules are helpful …
Whether you are planning a wilderness exploration, a camping trip in the wilds, or even a simple hike, knowledge is powerful and sustaining when it comes to being out in nature. Before you strike out on an adventure in the great outdoors, it’s important to know some survival tips to help keep yourself and others …
With the state of the world today, people are wondering now more than ever how to keep themselves safe, and how to build a bomb shelter for protection in the event of a nuclear fallout. With rising tensions all over the world, it’s important to understand nuclear explosions, and how to behave in the case …
Bushcraft is all about applying survival skills using the available resources in one’s natural environment. Learning to make the most out of the bare minimum can help not just in your outdoor adventures, but in your day-to-day life as well. However, bushcraft projects aren’t all work and no play. They’re quite the opposite actually. It …
Have you ever sat before a fire under the stars in pure solitude? There is a feeling when you do this. Well, it’s a connection. It is a connection that all of us can make to the wilder side of our humanity. Though we control our climate inside our home, we can have nearly everything …
Developing a broad array of bushcraft skills is both rewarding and practical, and there are some essential skills that may save your life. To survive and thrive in any outdoor environment, these are some of the most important skills to have in your bushcraft quiver. 1. How to Stay Warm and Dry Hypothermia can be …
You only have three days without water before your body shuts down. This, of course, is how we wind up faced with the question of whether or not it is safe to drink your own pee for survival. If you cannot find a water source, or if you do not know how then you need …
Do you ever wonder if you’ll survive in the desert? If you don’t know where to start when it comes to desert survival, then read on! The desert is a harsh environment. There’s no water, food, shelter, or even shade. It’s a place where life is hard to come by. If you want to live …
Most people probably think they have the necessary skills to survive in the wilderness if push comes to shove. The truth, however, often paints a very different story. The good news is that you can hone your skills to ensure a more favorable outcome if you’re ever thrust into a life-or-death situation. Thanks to survival …
Have you ever thought of wiping your existence from the earth and starting afresh somewhere new? It’s a thought we’ve all entertained at some point in our lives. However, as a survivalist, you must be equipped for any imaginable situation. Circumstances that may require you to lay low are likely to cross your path, and …
An urban bug out bag may not be something you’ve ever heard of or considered owning. But if you live in an urban setting, you should know that bugging out isn’t something you do only in rural areas. A city can be the worst place to be in when a disaster strikes. You not only …
When most people think “œsurvival” they might think apocalypse, wilderness, pandemics, or even nuclear disasters. However, these scenarios — while very much possible — are somewhat rare. Homelessness, on the other hand, is something that is very real and is happening on a large scale; and it can be just as dangerous as any other …
Back in the 1950`s, Americans were well aware of nuclear threats (mainly due to the Cold War that was going on with the Soviet Union) and the nuclear fallout that they represented. There were hundreds of PSAs that taught preparedness back then, and schools even had procedures and protocols for students to follow in case …
If you`re a hiker, like me, then you likely worry about wild animals like bears and mountain lions (depending on the region you`re in). Mountain lions, specifically, can inflict a lot of damage and are typically seen in the Western regions of the United States and Canada. Knowing how to survive a mountain lion attack …