Bushcraft Skills
Bushcraft and survival frequently asked questions
Bushcraft and survival frequently asked questionsI've noticed that in my interest and research into bushcraft and survival, I have come across a huge amount of people asking the same questions over and over, so to help anyone who might be interested, here are the most...
How did people survive the Dust Bowl?
How did people survive the Dust Bowl? When people first started to settle in North America, they found out that land in certain states was much better than in others. The green pastures of the eastern coast allowed the mass production of staple crops and the...
How did people survive in ancient Egypt?
How did people survive in ancient Egypt?Ancient Egypt is one of the most fascinating civilizations in history, with its unique religion, advanced technologies, and unmatched structures that still stand to this day. It has been the focus of countless studies but...
How did the native Americans survive?
How did the native Americans survive?Out of all the nomadic and tribal groups of the world, the Native Americans are one of the most in tune with nature and formed a comfortable way of living that lasted for thousands of years. This lifestyle was only interrupted upon...
Could humanity survive living in bunkers?
Could humanity survive living in bunkers?When you start looking through the news it doesn't take long to find a story about a possible world war or some kind of extraterrestrial threat like an asteroid on a collision course. Even without an initial triggering factor,...
10 true survival stories that have been made into movies
10 true survival stories that have been made into moviesThere have been hundreds of true survival stories that have been made into movies, most of which are really bad. Every now and then someone produces something worth watching that shows the true nature of what it...
How to survive civil unrest
How to survive civil unrest What is civil unrest? Civil unrest is when the authorities struggle to maintain law and order against large amounts of civilians who are committing or encouraging crime. This can be anything from a rebellion forming to a large fight...
How to prepare a Bug-Out bag
How to prepare a Bug-Out bagIt doesn't matter which country you live in or how much money you have, a disaster could change your life in an instant. Maybe it will be nothing more than having to stay away from home for a couple of nights, but it could be much worse...
5 Interesting tribal survival methods
5 Interesting tribal survival methodsAnyone who has lived their entire lives in what can be considered a tribal environment will usually be unmatched when it comes to survival skills, at least in their home environments. Some of the tricks people use to make their...
Movie post-apocalyptic civilizations – could they survive?
Movie post-apocalyptic civilizationscould they survive? Snowpiercer and Mad Max It's always fun to see things that could happen in the near future portrayed in a movie, especially when it's based on how we would survive as a species. Today the two films in question...
What NOT to do when going into the wilderness
What NOT to do when going into the wildernessAfter reading and writing so many survival stories, certain things pop up again and again that cause people to get into trouble or even lose their lives. The wilderness may be beautiful and compelling, but it can also be...
The longest survival times of trapped people
The longest survival times of trapped peopleIn a survival situation, people will often have the ability to move around or travel short distances, but sometimes people get stuck in a confined space they can’t leave. Normally when this happens it’s only for a short...
Could humans survive on the moon?
Could humans survive on the moon?The nearest celestial body to Earth is the moon at an average distance of 384,400 km away, which makes it by far the nearest place for us to try and establish a base, or even a second home for the human race, but just how possible...
The deadliest plants on earth by deaths caused
The deadliest plants on earth by deaths causedThere are thousands of different poisonous plants on earth and many of them have poisons so strong they are often impossible to survive. The reason that poisonous plants don’t cause that many deaths is because people...
The chances of surviving as a prisoner in ww2
The chances of surviving as a prisoner in ww2During the second world war, millions of combatants were taken as prisoners by their enemies and forced to endure horrible things to survive. Over 3 million German prisoners of war were captured by the Russians alone, and...
How did the Neanderthals survive?
How did the Neanderthals survive?There was a very long period in human history when people lived so primitively that they didn’t even have pottery, anything made of metal was a distant dream and the most advanced piece of technology on the planet consisted of a sharp...
The 3 Most disastrous expeditions of all time
The 3 most disastrous expeditions of all timeIn the earlier years of exploration, there was a race between the superpowers of the world to be the first to find new lands and trade routes. Dozens of countries sent ships to find routes through the Northwest Passage, or...
How common are natural disasters?
How common are natural disastersA natural disaster can be considered as an event created by nature that causes wide-scale destruction of property or landscape, or loss of life. In 2022, there were 387 natural disasters and hazards recorded worldwide by EM-DAT...
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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.