Bushcraft Skills
Can You Survive by Drinking Your Own Urine?
Can You Survive by Drinking Your Own Urine?Survival myths have circulated for centuries, and one of the most persistent is the idea that drinking urine can help you survive when water is scarce. The notion has been popularised by survival TV shows and extreme...
The 5 Most Useless Survival Tools
The 5 Most Useless Survival ToolsAvoid These Cheap and Dangerous Bushcraft ItemsWhen it comes to bushcraft and especially survival, having the right tools can mean the difference between life and death. However, not all gear is created equal. In fact, many so-called...
Can You Survive on Supplements Alone?
Can You Survive on Supplements Alone?In the modern world, dietary supplements are often marketed as a convenient way to meet all of your nutritional needs. Multivitamins, protein powders, and other supplements promise to provide essential nutrients without the need...
22 fascinating facts about bushcraft and survival
22 fascinating facts about bushcraft and survival Ancient Survival Knowledge 1) Flintknapping is one of the oldest known skills, dating back over 3.3 million years, and was crucial for making tools and weapons. 2) Ötzi the Iceman, a 5,300-year-old mummy found...
Survival Shows vs. Reality: Are They Misleading Future Survivalists?
Survival Shows vs. Reality: Are They Misleading Future Survivalists?In recent years, survival shows have exploded in popularity, captivating audiences with dramatic tales of human endurance, ingenuity, and resilience in the face of extreme conditions. From Man vs....
How Long Can a Person Survive on the Minimum Amount of Calories and Water?
How Long Can a Person Survive on the Minimum Amount of Calories and Water?In a survival situation, the ability to manage and ration essential resources such as food and water can be the difference between life and death. While it's well-known that humans can survive...
Could Humans Survive a Journey to Alpha Centauri?
Could Humans Survive a Journey to Alpha Centauri?The dream of traveling to Alpha Centauri, the closest star system to our own, has captured the human imagination for centuries. At just over 4.37 light-years away, Alpha Centauri is relatively close by cosmic standards,...
What Happens to the Human Body During Extreme Cold?
What Happens to the Human Body During Extreme Cold?When exposed to freezing temperatures, the body initiates several physiological responses to maintain its core temperature and ensure survival. Understanding these processes can help individuals recognize and respond...
10 Bushcraft Uses for Pine Trees
10 Bushcraft Uses for Pine TreesPine trees are one of the most useful trees you can possibly use when it comes to bushcraft and survival. From their roots to their needles, nearly every part of a pine tree can be utilized for practical purposes. Here are 10 ways you...
Could You Survive on Wild Edibles Alone?
Could You Survive on Wild Edibles Alone?Foraging, the act of gathering wild plants and insects for food has always been an important skill in the world of bushcraft and survival. It’s often romanticized in survival shows and guides as a way to live off the land, but...
Would it be possible to survive a zombie apocalypse?
Would it be possible to survive a zombie apocalypse?One of the most common threats humanity faces in modern movies is zombies. Whatever type of virus is causing it or the slight variations of how they behave don't matter, as the bottom line threat is that of a virus...
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...
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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.