Survival Skills

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This part is all about sharpening those survival skills that could save your bacon one day. Some survival skills are just common sense while others need time to grow within your brain.

Silent Signals - Communicating in the Wild Without Words

Silent Signals – Communicating in the Wild Without Words

Imagine you’re out in the wild, surrounded by nature’s splendor, and suddenly, your friend decides to reenact a scene from a horror movie. They trip over a root, yell something that sounds like “GAAAAAHH!”, and then they’re gone! How do you communicate without words? Fear not! I’m here to help […]

When the Unexpected Happens - Emergency Survival Skills You Need

When the Unexpected Happens – Emergency Survival Skills You Need

Picture this: you’re out in the great outdoors, surrounded by nature’s beauty, feeling like a rugged adventurer. Suddenly, disaster strikes! Maybe you’ve tripped over an unseen root and landed face-first in a mud puddle or perhaps you’ve taken a wrong turn and found yourself deep in the woods with no […]

Stay Found - How to Not Get Lost in the Wilderness

Stay Found – How to Not Get Lost in the Wilderness

Picture this: you’re out in the wilderness, surrounded by towering trees, chirping birds, and possibly a family of bears that are eyeing your granola bars. Suddenly, you realize that while nature is beautiful, it can also be as confusing as trying to assemble IKEA furniture without instructions. One moment you […]

Surviving the Elements - Weatherproofing Your Outdoor Skills

Surviving the Elements – Weatherproofing Your Outdoor Skills

So, you’ve decided to venture into the great outdoors. Maybe you’re hoping for an epic camping adventure, or perhaps you’re just trying to escape your in-laws for a weekend. Whatever your reason, one thing is certain: Mother Nature has her own plans. And let’s be honest—she can be as unpredictable […]

Building a Bushcraft Shelter - What You Need to Know

Building a Bushcraft Shelter – What You Need to Know

So, you’ve decided to venture into the great outdoors and build yourself a bushcraft shelter. Congratulations! You’re about to embark on an adventure that could either end with you sipping hot cocoa in your cozy cabin or sleeping under the stars while contemplating all of your life choices. Spoiler alert: […]

Bare Essentials - How to Survive with Nothing but Your Wits

Bare Essentials – How to Survive with Nothing but Your Wits

Imagine this: you find yourself lost in the wilderness, surrounded by trees that look like they’re auditioning for a role in a horror movie. You have no food, no water, and your only companion is an overly enthusiastic squirrel who seems intent on stealing your shoelaces. Sounds terrifying, right? But […]

Navigating the Wilderness - Map and Compass Skills for Beginners

Navigating the Wilderness – Map and Compass Skills for Beginners

Ah, the great outdoors! Where nature greets you with open arms—and possibly a swarm of mosquitoes. If you’ve ever found yourself in the middle of nowhere, staring at a map upside down while your compass spins like it’s auditioning for a dance competition, then this article is for you. Today, […]