Bushcraft Skills
How did our ancestors survive winter
How did our ancestors survive winterBefore inventions like central heating and electricity, winter wasn’t just a time of year when it was wet and got dark early, it was a time that could pose a serious threat to your life. Making it through the winter months took more...
5 Amazing situations people should not have survived
5 Amazing situations people should not have survivedWe have a pretty good understanding of what the human body is capable of surviving. We know exactly how much food, water, and oxygen we need and the limits of injury it’s possible to recover from, so when a story...
10 Cold weather survival tips
10 Cold weather survival tipsWith winter approaching fast it won’t be surprising to know that many survival situations will present themselves over the next few months. Should you find yourself in one of these situations, it’d be handy to know a thing or two about how...
The 5 most extreme survival situations people have been stuck in
The 5 most extreme survival situations people have been stuck inSimply being in a survival situation would imply that you are stuck somehow, but there’s a big difference between being lost or stranded and being in one of the situations below. Sometimes people aren’t...
Could 2 pirates survive on a tropical island – The tale of the treasure of Lima
Could 2 pirates survive on a tropical island The tale of the treasure of LimaThe treasure of Lima is one of the most well-known and valuable lost treasures of all time, but if the story is true, then it could still be located on a small tropical island over...
The five most important survival skills to have during an Apocalypse
The five most important survival skills to have during an Apocalypse Assuming that an apocalypse happens that doesn’t instantly destroy the earth, there’s a good chance you’re probably going to be alive for a while. During this time things are going to take a...
How to get yourself killed in the Arctic wilderness
How to get yourself killed in the Arctic wildernessAfter Antarctica and Russia, the northern half of Canada provides the third largest remote arctic wilderness on Earth, with over 1.5 billion acres of forest and more lakes than any other country on Earth by a long...
Survival myths that could get you hurt part 2
Survival myths that could get you hurtPart 2Just about every single area of interest has myths surrounding it, but when it comes to survival, those myths may end up getting you hurt, or at the very least wasting a ton of time and effort. Here are some of the most...
The countries you are most likely to get lost in
The countries you are most likely to get lost inThere are certain countries around the world where it's almost impossible to get lost, in terms of being stranded in the wilderness I mean. Take the UK for example, it has mountain ranges and forests but because of its...
The limits of human survival
The limits of human survivalThe human body can be tricky to judge when it comes to the limits of what we would be able to survive. Take the case of Vesna Vulović for example, she currently holds the Guinness world record for the longest survived fall after the plane...
5 Bushcraft skills you can learn from home
5 Bushcraft skills you can learn from homeWith YouTube tutorials and the enormous amount of free information online, you can become knowledgeable about almost anything, but there’s only so much you can do from home, especially when it comes to gaining experience. Here...
A shoutout to the RNLI
A shoutout to the RNLIIn the UK we have a fire, health, and police service that has billions poured into it every year, but protecting the lives of people around the coast is a desperately underfunded and mostly volunteer-run organization called the RNLI (Royal...
Is Prepping a waste of time?
Is Prepping a waste of time? The term “Prepper” is generally applied to people who are preparing for some kind of world or society-changing event, such as a devastating pandemic or a huge natural disaster, but also includes those that some may consider crazy,...
The 3 most important things I’ve learned about bushcraft and survival
The 3 most important things I've learned about bushcraft and survival Everyone has their own way of learning about bushcraft, but for me, it involved just simply being outside all the time. I love the outdoors and have spent more than my fair share of time in...
Are wild animals really that dangerous?
Are wild animals really that dangerous?There’s nothing wrong with being scared of wild animals because I know that if I came face to face with a great white shark id probably poop a little, but as scary as some wild animals look, is there any real reason to fear them?...
The three most incredible arctic expedition vehicles
The three most incredible arctic expedition vehiclesDon’t you just hate it when you’re driving across a glacier in the middle of Greenland and one of your tires gets stuck in the snow? Well, worry no more because here are three of the most creative and amazing arctic...
The first thing to do in a survival situation
The first thing to do in a survival situation S.T.O.P When it comes to being stuck in a survival situation, there’s no single answer as to what you should do. Each situation will present a different set of priorities and so simply writing a step-by-step...
The US Survival AR7 – Is this the ultimate survival gun
The US Survival AR7 Is this the ultimate survival gun?The Henry US Survival AR-7 was designed in 1958 and put into production the following year, since its release, it has been adopted and modified by various countries around the world and still remains popular...
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.