Unfortunately, it seems you’ve run out of food. Peering out of your shelter, the only thing you can see are fruitless trees, and an ant colony on one of them. …
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Ah, tumbleweeds. Just the word evokes the nostalgia of old western movies. Cowboys on their horses walking about, while the wagons follow not long behind. All the while a tumbleweed …
Ah, poison ivy. With leaves as pretty as these, one wonders just how bad they can be. The answer is a lot. These little horrors are out to ruin your …
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Nothing can spoil a day of fishing more than walking home empty-handed with no catch to call your own. It’s true that fishing is a sport of patience, and that …
So, you now have a survival shelter to protect you from the elements, and a fire pit to warm you up. “What’s next?” You ask yourself. But before you could …
Read moreHow to find Edible Plants you can Eat in a Forest Survival Situation
As if the giant roving mountain lions and the swarms of mosquitoes weren’t enough, now you have to watch out for the plants as well? And it’s not like you …
Whether you’re taking a short trek in the woods, or setting down to camp, it is universally known to always keep an eye out for big animals that might ruin …
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If you are a camper or a hiker, you will no doubt run into some wildlife. The forest is their natural home, after all. Most of them are small and …
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As a getaway, camping is perfect if you simply want to unwind and relax without having to deal with all the noise and filth that the city and the neighbourhood …
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How to Build a Survival Shelter with Fire Inside Fire is good. Fire keeps our bodies warm from cold and hypothermia, makes us feel safe, cooks our food to become …
Other than a fire, building a shelter when you are away from civilization is key to ensuring your survival in the days to come. Most of the time, however, the …
What’s worse than being stuck in the woods with no shelter in the middle of summer? Being stuck in the woods with no shelter in the middle of winter. Make …
In a situation of survival, finding or creating shelter is something you need to prioritize early. A shelter is there to shield you from the natural elements and reduce your …
The coronavirus has all but jeopardized all summer plans for people all over the world. Flights and cruises have been shut down, lockdowns have been implemented all around the world, …
Picture this: You are hiking in a dense forest trying to keep the adventurous spirit in you working. You have been on the move for no more than two hours …
In an evacuation situation, it’s as important to prepare a survival plan for your pet just as it is for any other family member. Domesticated animals will struggle if left …
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I’d always known that war was going to break out sooner or later. Despite the advantages that come with living in a community, I always thought I’d be safer …
I have lived this life over and over, months that have seemed like years. I have avoided the ongoing wars yet still seen my fair share of death, I’m more …
Zero hour has long past and the Army has lost complete control. Proud men and women, well trained and loyal but defeated. There was no warning and disease spread rapidly, …
Caterpillar fire This type of fire is great if you have steady wind direction, and there are no overhead trees, logs are placed on top of each other with a …
Matches aren’t always available to you, in situations like this you have several options, some more readily available than others. Waterproof match case If you have bought the correct kind …
Fire saw – Fire plough – Bow drill – Pump drill – Fire thong – Star shaped fire –
Find a large log and split it, the wood inside should be much dryer than the outside. Look under rocks or foliage for dry pieces of wood that should be …
Clean the surrounding area of any flammable material and watch for overhanging trees A source of a flame, a spark, or other heat source. Start with a material that is …
It is easier to carry smoldering embers than to start a new fire with no matches. Containers that can be used: tin can, animal horn, birch bark pouch, hardwood box. …
Features of different trees to consider when choosing firewood Softwoods: Only when seasoned; good for kindling, quick cooking fire, split easily, shave readily, catch fire easily. Wood growing along streams …
Hardwood In general hardwoods make good, slow burning fires that yield long-lasting coals. These trees have broad leaves which most of them lose in the fall (deciduous). Hardwoods are not …
Wood too close – Lacks sufficient air to sustain a fire, the temperature drops and it will go out. Blowing air into the cavity would keep the fire burning. If …
When a live tree is cut into logs the wood is said to be”green”as there is sap in the cells of the wood. When the wood is dried it is …
Matches are the easiest way to make a fire. Always carry matches on you when in potential survival situations. Carry matches in a waterproof container in your backpack. In your …