Bushcraft Buddy

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.

How to survive a plunge over a waterfall

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

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

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?

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

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

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...

Survival Recipes Through the Ages

Survival Recipes Through the AgesThroughout history, people have faced times of scarcity and hardship, from medieval peasants making do with what they had to families struggling through the Great Depression. Yet, even in these trying times, they found ways to nourish...

How Did Colonists Make Money?

How Did Colonists Make MoneyOne of the biggest problems for the early colonists is that there were no banks, and all wealth was either in the form of land, possessions, or physical money. The smaller settlements that popped up along the coast couldn't produce many of...

How Did People Survive Without Electricity?

How Did People Survive Without Electricity?Electricity is an essential part of modern life, powering everything from homes and businesses to communication and healthcare. But for most of human history, people lived without it. How did they manage? From ancient...

How Native American Tribes Mastered the Wilderness

How Native American Tribes Mastered the WildernessNative American tribes have long been recognized for their ability to thrive in diverse environments across North America. From the dense forests of the Northeast to the vast plains, arid deserts, and frigid tundras,...