Bushcraft Skills
The Worst Tasting Survival Foods
The Worst Tasting Survival FoodsWhen disaster strikes or you find yourself in a survival situation, the last thing you’ll likely be thinking about is the taste of your food. However, if you're preparing for emergencies or outdoor adventures, you might stumble across...
How Did People Survive Ancient Droughts?
How Did People Survive Ancient Droughts?Droughts are among the most challenging natural disasters, affecting not only the availability of water but also food supplies, livestock, and entire ecosystems. In ancient times, when technological resources were limited,...
Different Tree Saps and What to Do With Them
Different Tree Saps and What to Do With ThemTree saps are a fascinating and versatile resource that bushcrafters and outdoor enthusiasts have relied on for centuries. They serve a variety of purposes, from providing sustenance to creating tools and even aiding in...
How to Look After Your Feet on a Long Hike
How to Look After Your Feet on a Long HikeHiking is a rewarding outdoor activity that connects you with nature and challenges your physical limits. However, your feet bear the brunt of the effort, carrying you mile after mile over varied terrain. Taking care of them...
How Long Could Someone Survive on a Space Station Without support?
How Long Could Someone Survive on a Space Station Without support?The International Space Station (ISS) represents one of humanity's greatest engineering achievements, orbiting approximately 420 kilometers (260 miles) above Earth. While it’s designed to support...
How Much Do Rescuers Get Paid?
How Much Do Rescuers Get Paid?Rescue workers play a vital role in ensuring the safety of those in peril, often in the most challenging and dangerous environments. Whether it's saving lives at sea, in the mountains, or during natural disasters, their work is critical...
Bushcraft Terminology
Bushcraft TerminologyWhen starting a new hobby it can be daunting to hear a load of words you don't know the meaning of. Bushcraft is no different and even though it's one of those things that you can mostly teach yourself, there will be words you might not be able to...
How much food can you grow in a bunker?
How much food can you grow in a bunker?In 2023, the global bunker-building industry was valued at just over 23 billion USD; by 2030 it's expected to be over 36 Billion. This rise in bunker building is mostly due to the world elite, who are becoming increasingly...
How Long Can Someone Survive Floating in the Sea?
How Long Can Someone Survive Floating in the Sea?The thought of being stranded and floating in the sea is both terrifying and fascinating. In the United States, the U.S. Coast Guard's 2023 Recreational Boating Statistics reported 564 fatalities, an 11.3% decrease from...
The Psychological Toll of Isolation in a survival situation
The Psychological Toll of Isolation in a Survival SituationAt least half of all the survival stories I've ever read involve someone being stranded alone. Since humans are social creatures, we always do better in a high-stress situation when we have someone there to...
Life in Greenland
Life in GreenlandA place where survival skills are part of daily life Greenland, the world’s largest island, is a land of stunning natural beauty and harsh extremes. While its vast ice cap covers over 80% of the island, the habitable areas along its coast...
Bushcraft Firewood Selection and Preparation
Bushcraft Firewood Selection and PreparationIn the world of bushcraft, fire is a cornerstone of survival. It provides warmth, cooks food, purifies water and is a morale booster during difficult times. However, the effectiveness of your fire depends heavily on the type...
The Survivalist Mindset
The Survivalist MindsetHow to mentally push through a survival situationWhen faced with survival situations—whether stranded in the wilderness, enduring a natural disaster, or navigating the aftermath of a societal collapse—your mindset becomes one of the most...
Life in the Fallout Vaults
Life in the Fallout VaultsHow did people survive for 200 years underground?In the Fallout series—a sprawling universe of post-apocalyptic adventure—vaults are underground shelters built by the Vault-Tec Corporation to protect humanity from nuclear annihilation. The...
Bushcraft-Friendly Campsites and Places to Stay in the UK
Bushcraft-Friendly Campsites and Places to Stay in the UKThe United Kingdom boasts a rich natural landscape, from dense forests to rolling hills and expansive moors, making it an excellent destination for bushcraft enthusiasts. Whether you're looking to practice...
The 5 Most Dangerous Hiking Routes on Earth
The 5 Most Dangerous Hiking Routes on EarthHiking is a beloved activity for adventure enthusiasts, offering an unmatched sense of freedom and connection with nature. However, some trails are as perilous as they are stunning, demanding not only physical stamina but...
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Survival Bunker in the UK
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Survival Bunker in the UKThe safest place you can possibly be in a large-scale disaster is a well-built and equipped bunker. Up until recent years, they have mostly only been used by the military and ultra-rich, but the idea of having...
10 Essential Tips to Stay Warm in the Wilderness
10 Essential Tips to Stay Warm in the WildernessBushcraft and Survival StrategiesSurviving and thriving in the cold wilderness requires preparation, resourcefulness, and an understanding of how to conserve and generate warmth. Whether you're on a bushcraft adventure...
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Basic Survival skills
Learn the basics of how to survive in the wild, which are your priorities and how long can you really survive for in the wild.
How to find water in the wilderness
The average person can go for 3 days without water before they die, learn the easiest ways to find this precious resource.
Top 10 Survival tips
A quick list of 10 of the most important things to keep in mind when out in the wilderness.
Best places to practise bushcraft in Wales
With hundreds of miles of coastline and huge mountain ranges, this country really does have it all for the bushcrafting enthusiast.
The best way to practise bushcraft for beginners
Theres no need for expensive courses to help you gain survival skills, with everything you need to start you off closer to home than you think.
How to find north without a compass
A compass is one of the most important things to take on a hike, but in the event it gets lost or broken, what can you do to find your way?
How to identify poisonous plants
Learning which wild plants make a tasty meal and which ones can paralyse your lungs is an important skill to have if you spend alot of time in the wild.
Beach Foraging
From Razor clams and Cockles to as much free shrimp as you can be bothered to catch, learn where to find it and the best methods of gathering and cooking.
Cliff Foraging
Not all the best wild food is on the beaches or in the woods, with coastal cliffs holding some rare and tasty treats you just cant find anywhere else.
Choosing the best ration type
With so many different types of survival food out there its easy to get confused and choose the wrong option for your trip. Become familiar with the choices and the pros and cons of each.
How to find wild Rabbits
A quick guide on how to recognise the different signs that rabbits are in the area and how to determine their numbers.
How to make a ground oven
One of the best ways to cook a piece of meat in the wild, and one of the only methods were you can set it up and safely leave it until its done, no turning or fire stoking required.
How to escape from quicksand
Movies have made quicksand look much more dangerous than it actually is, but thats not to say it shouldn’t be avoided. Learn what not to do if you become trapped and more importantly, how to escape.
Foraging laws in the UK
The UK has pretty good foraging laws but its still possible to do something wrong when gathering wild foods, learn what you can and cant do when foraging in the wild.
How to survive a blizzard in the wilderness
A blizzard is the most dangerous type of weather you can ever be exposed to, with every second increasing dangers like frostbite. Act fast and act correctly to avoid losing a finger or two.
UK Bushcraft Laws
Learn how to NOT get into trouble from practicing bushcraft in the UK and the laws that concern your outdoor activities.