In a survival situation, you must be aware of your body core temperature and take active measures to protect against hypothermia or hyperthermia. For us humans, the perfect body core temperature is thirty seven degrees Celsius, or 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit for us imperial folk on this side of the pond. Keeping your body at or […]
Learn how to boil water using rocks with our straightforward guide. See what rocks to use and how many you’ll need, and how long it takes. If you ever find yourself out in the wild and in desperate need of water you should never drink it without properly purifying it first. We’ve talked about purifying […]
Finding emergency drinking water is one of your most important tasks, but it’s not always flowing down a stream. Sometimes it’s standing all around you… What happens if you find yourself lost in the woods with no potable water? The clock starts ticking, that’s what. You can only live three days without water, after that […]
Shelter. In a SHTF situation, you have to know some basic information and items you already have to make your temporary home. We all need shelter to protect us from the outside elements. We need it to keep us dry and warm while outside. Sometimes you may not have basic materials with you like tarps, […]
Teach your kids these 5 simple survival skills to keep them safe. And parents, learn what you can do NOW to teach them how to survive if they ever need it. If you’re lucky, smart, and prepare ahead of time, most of us won’t find ourselves in a desperate survival situation. But, if you do something dumb, or forgot (or […]
In this article we show you the step by step process of making a simple but effective survival bow out of a sapling or a small branch, and a little cordage. A DIY survival bow is a weapon that is incredibly effective and easy to make. You can make one with only found materials in just a few […]
There’s a small chance you’ll end up having face a bear, but if ever you do, it’d be nice to know what to do. Learn how to come out alive inside this article. Imagine this: you’re out in the middle of a casual hike with your friends, enjoying a beautiful day in the great outdoors. […]
Winter weather and extreme cold is a quick killer. Learn what you MUST do to stay alive in one of the toughest challenges an outdoorsman might face. The rewards of the outdoors comes with a few dangers. There are so many things that can go wrong during a hunting or camping trip (car failure, getting lost, injury, avalanche, […]
Fishing is a relaxing family pastime, and it can save your life! But how can you find and catch fish in an emergency, or without any gear? Learn how… Nature is beautiful, but it is also rugged and dangerous. Perhaps that’s why we love it so much. And whether you’re and avid outdoorsman, or someone who […]
Learning how to hunt with a bow and arrow, especially with a focus on stealth hunting and tracking, is one of the most valuable skills a prepper can have. Not everyone plans to become a survivor someday, so learning survival skills isn’t something most people worry about. Many would rather roll over when the lights go out. […]
The desert is one of the most deadly places to survive. Increase your chances with these tips and tricks that will give you an edge in any hot environment. The desert leaves hundreds of people in life threatening situations every year. Sadly, it succeeds in claiming the life of some. With burning hot days, freezing cold nights, […]
Wilderness survival “rules” that you see online and on tv are full of myths and half-truths. Sometimes they’re dead wrong, and they’ll make you just as dead. Knowing your stuff may be a question of life and death. When you have the right info you can use your knowledge to survive. But when you don’t have all the facts, or you’ve been […]