Bushcraft Skills
Why long term survival situations are harder for vegans
Why long-term survival situations are harder for vegansSurviving in the wild in any kind of situation you didn’t plan on being in is difficult to say the least, especially if you don’t have any kind of survival kit and have to rely on the food you can find around you....
How telling someone where you’re going can save your life
How telling someone where you’re going can save your lifeOne of the best ways to get out of a survival situation is to wait somewhere safe until a group of well-trained professional mountaineers come to your aid with medical supplies and rescue equipment. This is of...
5 Ancient Survival skills we have forgotten
5 Ancient Survival Skills We Have ForgottenModern life consists of personal vehicle transportation, public services, and the ability to make a quick trip to the shops and buy everything from exotic spices to tropical fruit. If you took the average modern person and...
How do people survive in the Desert? Tips from the Locals
How do people survive in the Desert?Tips from the LocalsThe desert is one of the worst places you can get stranded, with little to no shelter from the sun and water being a luxury instead of a normal part of the landscape. The single most important thing to remember...
The Five biggest mistakes in survival situations
The five Biggest mistakes in Survival SituationsSometimes it comes down to a storm or a vehicle accident, but the vast majority of survival situations are caused by plain recklessness or bad decisions. The person in trouble did something at one point that changed...
Where to Practise Bushcraft in Wales
Where to Practise Bushcraft in WalesWith its rolling mountain ranges and huge flowing forests, Wales has some of the best spots to practice bushcraft. It has three main mountain ranges and due to its shape, a massive amount of coastline and dozens of beaches, giving...
The Worlds Most Dangerous Mountain
The World's Most Dangerous MountainThe Worlds Most Dangerous Mountain​ is called Annapurna and can be found in the Gandaki province of Nepal. It stands at 8,091 meters (26,545 ft) above sea level and is the 10th tallest mountain on earth. It has become known as the...
How to NOT get into a survival situation
How to NOT get into a survival situationAfter reading countless survival stories there's a handful of things that pop up consistently, things which make the difference between life and death. Here's a few points to keep in mind that are applicable to every single...
How to survive in a Rainforest
How to survive in a Rainforest If you find yourself stranded in a rainforest then you are in the cruelest terrain you can possibly be stuck in. The rainforest is home to countless types of fruit, vegetables, flavorings, and all kinds of fish and meats giving...
The Coldest places on earth
The Coldest places on earthExtremely cold environments are the hardest type to try and survive in, but no matter how good you are at staying alive, if you’re stuck in one of the Coldest places on earth without the right gear you’re pretty much done for. 1)...
What to do if you get lost in the woods?
What to do if you get lost in the woods?Getting lost in the woods can be a scary experience and potentially deadly, but fortunately, if you’ve become lost in a forest then at least you’re in one of the better places to get lost. I know how it happened, you were just...
The 5 most important things I’ve learned from survival stories
The 5 most important things I’ve learned from survival storiesFeatured on this site are dozens of survival stories that cover all possible types of terrain and situations, but every single one of them has major things in common, and those things often make the...
5 places that will kill you in less than 5 days
5 places that will kill you in less than 5 daysIt's never a safe thing to be stranded, but where this happens in the world will directly impact your chances of survival. Certain places don't care about your gear and training, and just being there will cause you to...
How to Survive a Bear attack
How to Survive a Bear AttackWhen people think of wild bears they normally imagine a dangerous creature that’s to be avoided at all costs, but in reality, bears are nowhere near as aggressive as the movies have made out, and would rather avoid a person than attack...
10 Tips for surviving in the desert
10 Tips for surviving in the desertA desert is classed as a large expanse of land that receives less than 10 inches of rainfall a year. When people think of a desert they normally picture something hot like the Sahara, but the largest desert on earth is found in...
5 places on Earth its almost impossible to survive
5 places on Earth it's almost impossible to surviveWe all love a good survival story every now and then, but there are some places on earth where no matter who you are, you're going to die if you stay there for too long. Here are 5 places on earth it's almost...
Cold Weather survival tips
Cold Weather survival tipsExtremely cold environments are the hardest to survive in, while it takes at least a whole day to die in the desert without water, it only minutes in extreme cold under certain conditions. The average human body temperature is around...
How likely are wild animals to attack?
How likely are wild animals to attack?Everyone would have seen a movie at one point with killer wolves or sharks or a creature that attacked someone just for the sake of attacking, but in reality, more people are killed each year from defective toasters than from...
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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.