Bushcraft Skills
The 5 most remote places in the UK to practise Bushcraft
The 5 most remote places in the UK to practise BushcraftFor such a small country with a large population, the UK still has its fair share of sparsely populated areas ideal for getting away from it all and practicing some Bushcraft. For example, there are well over...
What was it like surviving an ancient winter
What was it like surviving an ancient winterLong before the invention of electric heating and synthetic materials to make clothes from, people had few options available to them when it came to how they would make it through the winter months. The way people survived...
Random Survival facts from history
Random Survival facts from historyLong before the days of freeze-dried food and mobile phones, people had to use all kinds of crazy survival techniques just to make it through the day. Here's a few Random Survival facts from history that most people today have never...
How to stay warm while cold weather camping
How to stay warm while cold weather camping Summer shouldn’t be the only time of year when people grab their tents and head out into the wild, because the winter months can be just as beautiful and an important time of year to practice for anyone looking to...
9 ways to quickly break in new hiking boots
9 ways to quickly break in new hiking bootsWhen it comes to hiking boots or any kind of tough footwear, they generally take anywhere between 50 and 100 hours to properly break in and mold to the shape of your feet. The firmer and thicker the material on the boots, the...
Useless Bushcraft tips to avoid
Useless Bushcraft tips to avoidAs with any hobby or area of interest, there are always people who like to spread information that is not only useless but could potentially be very dangerous. When it comes to bushcraft and survival, it’s even more important to make...
How to survive in extreme heat while in the wild
How to survive in extreme heat while in the wildMost people love the sunshine, giving them an excuse to spend a day at the beach or take a stroll through the countryside, but when you’re in a situation where a river of sweat is running down the middle of your back,...
Tyson Steele – 23 days in sub-zero temperatures
Tyson Steele - 23 days in sub-zero temperaturesTyson Steele has always loved the outdoors and decided he wanted to spend more time in the wild, so at the age of 30 he purchased a small cabin in the Susitna Valley, a very remote and hard-to-reach valley north-west of...
5 ways to learn how to forage
5 ways to learn how to forageOne of the most important survival skills is knowing how to effectively and safely forage food. Hunting animals or fishing can provide a good amount to eat, but neither should be relied on as equipment can get damaged and animals can...
The 3 toughest journeys in survival history
The 3 toughest journeys in survival historyEvery journey that comes as part of a survival situation can be tough, but for the majority of people who have to experience it, they usually make it out alive. Every now and then a story comes along like the tale of Aron...
The 5 main reasons people find themselves in survival situations
The 5 main reasons people find themselves in survival situationsEvery year around the world, thousands of people die because from being stranded or getting lost in a dangerous environment. There have been countless people dying over the years from getting lost in a...
The 5 things most likely to kill you in the wild
The 5 things most likely to kill you in the wildWhen people think of dangers in the wild they normally picture animals like bears and wolves or a large cliff to fall off, but in reality, you are more likely to be killed by almost anything else. A good example would be...
How did early explorers survive long voyages
How did early explorers survive long voyagesDuring the early days of our ancestors, discovering new lands had always been a case of just walking for long enough until you reached somewhere you wanted to stay. The problem with this method was that people were limited...
Facts about the world’s life-saving organizations
Facts about the world's life-saving organizationsWherever you are in the world, there will always be at least one group of people ready to risk themselves to come and save you. The organization they belong to will depend on where you are, but ultimately a small group...
5 of the coolest survival tools
5 of the coolest survival toolsWhen it comes to survival equipment there have been too many companies jumping on the wagon and producing equipment that would be more useful if you threw it on the fire for extra fuel. Fortunately, every once in a while someone will do...
Is it possible to survive in the wilderness forever
Is it possible to survive in the wilderness forever (Chris McCandless tried to survive in the wilderness alone, he lasted for a few months before starving to death in a bus he found) The term wilderness is normally thrown around to describe anything that isn’t...
How to survive a zombie apocalypse
How to survive a zombie apocalypseWhen it comes to survival situations, a zombie apocalypse is close to the bottom of the list of possibilities, but this didn’t stop the US government from releasing a 31-page document on how to survive a zombie outbreak. Because it’s...
5 things to buy if you’re a survivalist with too much money
5 things to buy if you're a survivalist with too much moneyWhen it comes to personal interests, there’s always someone who takes it way too far and also happens to be fortunate enough to have a huge amount of money. If you’re one of these lucky people and also think...
The Basics
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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.