Survival myths that could get you hurt People should know not to take the things they see in movies and TV shows as fact, but with survival “reality” shows coming thick and fast there’s a very real chance someone might take the things they see seriously. If you do...
The luckiest people in survival history Normally in an emergency situation, a person’s survival normally comes down to their individual skill, knowledge, and what they have to work with. Now and then none of these factors matter and the reason someone will survive is...
5 Extreme survival tips There are thousands of general survival tips out there, with information on everything from purifying water to carving your own spoon. But there are some things that you should never do unless you’re close to death, and I mean to the point...
10 Hot and Cold Weather Survival myths Everyone has probably heard about a trick to surviving or how to start a fire that simply doesn’t make sense, like rubbing two sticks together or eating snow as a way to stay hydrated, but in reality, do things like this even...
Long term wilderness survival stories The average time for someone to be stranded in the wild before they are rescued is less than seven days. Depending on the country, rescue efforts often come swiftly and on occasion have consisted of hundreds of volunteers, making...
Four W’s that could save your life When you go out into the wild it’s always smart to be prepared, whether it’s just a stroll in the countryside or a hike up a mountain, being prepared is the key to being safe. Often things don’t always go as...