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Welcome to Bushcraft Buddy, a huge collection of survival stories and hundreds of blog posts covering everything from historical survival to life on other planets.

Survival Stories

A huge selection of survival stories arranged by terrain type including Arctic, Mountain, Jungle, Forest and Sea.

Bushcraft Skills

Learning how to find safe drinking water in the wild or knowing how to find north without a compass are skills that could save your life in the right in the right situation.

Wild Food

Every year countless tons of wild food falls to the ground and goes to waste. Learn how to identify wild foods and effectively forage.

Bushcraft Gear and Tools

Learn the different types of gear available and which ones you’ll need on your adventure.

Below is just a snippet of some of the posts covering everything from surviving in ancient times to how humans would do in the event of an apocalypse. You can find the full blog here.

5 island strandings that ended in disaster

by BB | | Historic Survival | 0 Comments

5 Island strandings that ended in disasterBeing stranded on a remote island is a classic survival trope—but in real life, the outcome is often much darker. These five harrowing, true stories involve individuals or groups who found themselves isolated by the sea,...

The 5 Most Useful Things to Have When the Power Goes Out

by BB | | Survival Info, Survival Tips | 0 Comments

The 5 Most Useful Things to Have When the Power Goes Out When the power goes out, the world changes—instantly. For most, it's a temporary inconvenience. The fridge stops humming, the lights vanish with a pop, and there's a scramble to find flashlights or...

How to Tell If a Plant Is Poisonous While on the Trail

by BB | | Bushcraft Info, Survival Tips | 0 Comments

How to Tell If a Plant Is Poisonous While on the TrailWhen you're out in the wild, your environment becomes your pantry, your medicine cabinet, and sometimes your biggest threat. For bushcrafters and hikers, knowing which plants are safe and which could put you in...

10 Tips on How to Fall Asleep in Extreme Cold

by BB | | Survival Tips | 0 Comments

10 Tips on How to Fall Asleep in Extreme Cold Sleeping in extreme cold is one of the toughest challenges in bushcraft. Without proper preparation, exposure to low temperatures can lead to discomfort, restlessness, and even hypothermia. The Arctic Circle and...

How to survive a plunge over a waterfall

by BB | | Survival Info, Survival Tips | 0 Comments

How to survive a plunge over a waterfallThere are countless scenes in movies where people are being chased along a river that comes to a waterfall, only to safely get swept over the falls before washing up on a bank just far enough away from whoever was chasing them....

Tips to Make a Bushcraft Knife Last a Lifetime

by BB | | Bushcraft Info, Survival Tips | 0 Comments

Tips to Make a Bushcraft Knife Last a LifetimeA bushcraft knife is more than just a tool; it’s an essential companion for outdoor survival, woodcraft, and everyday wilderness tasks. A high-quality bushcraft knife, when properly maintained, can last a lifetime and even...

How to fall asleep in the wilderness

by BB | | Bushcraft Info, Survival Tips | 0 Comments

How to fall asleep in the wildernessSleep is one of the most crucial aspects of survival. Whether you’re deep in the wilderness practicing bushcraft or caught in a stressful survival situation, your ability to rest can mean the difference between clear thinking and...

How Did People Survive the Great Fire of London?

by BB | | Historic Survival | 0 Comments

How Did People Survive the Great Fire of London?The Great Fire of London in 1666 was one of the most devastating disasters in the city's history. Over four days, it destroyed much of central London, leaving thousands homeless and causing widespread panic. The fire...

5 British Sites Older Than Stonehenge

by BB | | Historic Survival | 0 Comments

5 British Sites Older Than StonehengeStonehenge is one of the most famous prehistoric monuments in the world, but it’s far from the oldest in Britain. In fact, many ancient structures predate Stonehenge by centuries or even millennia. These sites offer a fascinating...

The 150,000-Year-Old Settlement That Could Rewrite Human History

by BB | | Historic Survival, Our Planet | 0 Comments

The 150,000-Year-Old Settlement That Could Rewrite Human HistoryDeep within the rugged landscape of Tajikistan’s Zeravshan Valley, archaeologists have made a discovery that could reshape our understanding of early human migration and interaction. A newly uncovered...