Bushcraft Skills
Are movies survival situations realistic?
Are movie survival situations realistic?Movies love to exaggerate things to make them more interesting or exciting, and although it can make the movie better they don’t always give out the best advice. If you copied what people do in the movies during a real survival...
What are the chances of dying in a survival situation?
What are the chances of dying in a survival situation?The reason they are called survival situations in the first place is because there’s a reasonable chance you could die, which means that if you’re in one then you probably aren’t just lost in the woods. The trick...
Where to practice bushcraft in England
Where to practice bushcraft in EnglandWhen it comes to practising your bushcraft skills the one thing that no one on the internet will be able to give you is permission to do certain things there. Where you choose is up to you, but if you want to be carrying a knife...
How to choose a weeks worth of survival rations
How to choose a week's worth of survival rationsSurvival rations are easy to come by and can be bought in any quantity, with freeze-drying companies offering a year's supply for a family of four that comes on a single pallet. Getting hold of them isn’t the problem and...
How to hunt in the UK without any kind of licence
How to hunt in the UK without any kind of license The short answer In England and Wales, you can only use an air rifle up to 12ft/lb of pressure per square inch without a license. The UK has had some very strict gun laws for a while now and we don’t even come...
How to survive in a forest with nothing
How to survive in a forest with nothingStaying alive in any survival situation can be tough, but the one thing that makes it easier is having the right tools to help you get by. A fire starter, a knife, and an axe can see you through pretty much any situation, but...
The most common reasons people need to be rescued
The most common reasons people need to be rescuedAt any given time there is always a search and rescue team out looking for someone who has become lost in the wilderness, somewhere in the world. These rescue teams are on stand-by 24/7 and are ready to dispatch at a...
The 5 most expensive wilderness locations you can visit
The 5 most expensive wilderness locations you can visitIf you live in the UK like I do, then you’ll have to travel quite far to get to what can be considered “wilderness” as no matter where you are in the country, you’re never more than a few miles from a house or...
Survival foods you can make yourself
Survival foods you can make yourselfWhen going out into the wild it's always nice to stop for a good meal, and what better way to enjoy it than with survival food you’ve made yourself? Here are some of the easiest-to-make survival foods you can make yourself to...
5 common wild plants you can use as medicine
5 common wild plants you can use as medicineWhen I say “use as medicine” I’d like to point out that these are in no way replacements for modern-day medicines, but rather things that can gently soothe or help with minor ailments. Throughout most of human history, we...
The 5 most painful things you can experience in nature
The 5 most painful things you can experience in nature As beautiful as our planet is, it contains so many horrific and painful ways to kill you. Excluding physical injuries such as falls that can happen anywhere, here’s a list of the 5 most painful things you...
How fast can a person die from exposure in the wilderness
How fast can a person die from exposure in the wilderness?Exposure is the single biggest cause of death for people stranded in the wild, and it all comes down to the factor of temperature. Out of all the things that can happen to a person while out in the wilderness,...
Harmless animals that people think are deadly
Harmless animals that people think are deadlyThere are some animals in the wild that people instantly associate with danger such as bears and wolves, but in reality, these creatures are less likely to kill you than your kitchen toaster. So here’s a list of some of the...
5 Strange things found in nature
5 Strange things found in natureTrying to survive in nature is normally a case of having the right equipment and knowing how to use it, along with a little bit of luck, but every once in a while something turns up that scares and confuses even the most veteran...
Things to remember when going to the Arctic
Things to remember when going to the ArcticThe Arctic Circle is the area surrounding the North Pole that stretches out for around 2000 miles south in every direction. In some of the countries it covers it doesn’t reach quite as far as in others due to factors such as...
The Signal Crayfish Special
The Signal Crayfish SpecialIn the UK the signal crayfish is an invasive species, introduced from America in the 1960’s to be bred for food, as they are considerably bigger than our native white-clawed species. They were introduced into more than 20 countries and since...
The Most Unexplored places on earth
The Most Unexplored places on earthWith satellite imagery of the whole planet and submersibles that have reached the depths of the Mariana Trench, it may come as a surprise that there’s still so much of the earth's surface that we have absolutely no idea about. The...
The 5 most poisonous plants in the UK
The 5 most poisonous plants in the UKNormally on lists of poisonous plants, people always seem to add things that can't kill you unless you eat an amount that you simply wouldn’t eat. Take Foxglove for example, this pretty purple flower is indeed poisonous and appears...
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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.