Bushcraft Skills
How to kill a wolf with a flower – a look at ancient hunting poisons
How to kill a wolf with a flower a look at ancient hunting poisonsIn 2015, a group of researchers from Cambridge University conducted a series of tests on several 30,000-year-old stone arrowheads and found what they believed to be a lethal plant toxin. Using a...
The 3 toughest survivalists of all time
The 3 toughest survivalists of all timeTrying to stay alive in a life-or-death situation is never easy, because if it were, it wouldn’t really be survival, and during these times we become capable of doing things we didn’t realize we could ever do. When your life is...
How to survive in Antarctica
How to survive in AntarcticaThere is more chance of getting stranded pretty much anywhere else in the world than Antarctica, mostly due to the complete lack of any reason to go there in the first place. Antarctica is a huge continent that’s about 50% bigger than the...
How to survive as a Jamestown frontiersman
How to survive as a Jamestown frontiersmanJamestown was the name of the very first English colony in North America which was originally established as a fort in 1607. This small town started off as a venture by the Virginia Company of London who had support from the...
5 things NOT to do in a survival situation
5 things NOT to do in a survival situationIt goes without saying that the more survival and bushcraft knowledge you have, the better off your chances of survival will be. The problem is that not everyone has the time or the opportunities to learn physical skills like...
Three of the most unprepared people in bush craft history
Three of the most unprepared people in bush craft historyAnyone who’s interested in bushcraft or survival should be aware of the need to be prepared because going out into the wild with the things you need is just common sense. Most survival stories usually start with...
The best tinder materials for starting a campfire
The best tinder materials for starting a campfireStarting a fire is usually quite easy, until you really need one of course. There are so many types of tinder and firelighters available, but which ones are worth it and are there better options than burning chemicals...
5 of the Strangest methods of preparing food
5 of the Strangest methods of preparing foodOver time the human race has developed a number of methods to preserve food for the colder winter months, mostly out of necessity, but many of these methods have huge cultural differences and what is considered normal in...
How to survive an avalanche
How to survive an avalanche On 9 February 2020, a huge avalanche struck the Indian state of Uttarakhand killing several dozen people and causing over 200 to go missing. It is believed to have been started by a glacier high up in the mountains warming enough to...
49 days at sea in a fishing hut
49 days at sea in a fishing hutThe middle of July for most people involves enjoying the warm weather and having a good excuse to wear flip-flops, but for an Indonesian teenager named Aldi Novel Adilang, it meant having to spend several weeks alone on a small floating...
The 5 most important lessons I’ve learned from bush craft
The 5 most important lessons I've learned from bush craft I'm one of those lucky people who has never found themselves in a survival situation, partly because I'm careful and partly because I live in the UK, a small and soggy country that doesn't have any...
How NOT to climb Ben Nevis
How NOT to climb Ben Nevis When it comes to tall mountains, the UK isn’t exactly a place that attracts people from around the world looking to scale its peaks, however, it does have a few that are easily high enough to cost you your life. The tallest mountain...
Are bunkers the best way to survive an apocalypse?
Are bunkers the best way to survive an apocalypseEver since the outbreak of the latest virus, many businesses have suffered and had to shut down, but one area of industry that’s booming is anything related to surviving a natural disaster. One particular sector that...
The 10 longest lasting prepper foods of all time
The 10 longest lasting prepper foods of all timeWhether you’re stocking up for a long-term apocalypse-type scenario or just wanting to have a few extras in the pantry “just in case”, it can be difficult to know what's worth spending your money on. It’s no good buying...
How long can you survive stranded at sea
How long can you survive stranded at seaThere has recently been a story (29/11/20) about a man named Stuart Bee who went out for a cruise on his 32-foot boat off the coast of Florida. He departed from Cape Marina in Port Canaveral on November 27 and intended to stay...
The 3 most questionable survival stories of all time
The 3 most questionable survival stories of all timeIt’s actually much harder to fake a survival story than you might think, because if you simply hide for a month and turn up claiming you were trapped down a canyon somewhere, you wouldn’t be believed unless a number...
Overnight Bush craft – How to choose somewhere to sleep
Overnight Bush craft - How to choose somewhere to sleepIt's always fun to spend the night in a shelter you built yourself, but this normally isn’t practical and can often waste time if you’re on a long hike, not to mention the materials may not be available. It’s...
5 Military survival tips a bushcrafter should practice
5 Military survival tips a bushcrafter should practiceSurvival training in the military is focused more on providing the essentials while trying to move as far as possible and as quietly as possible. Most of the methods of making a fire or shelter seem to be focused...
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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.