Bushcraft generally refers to wilderness survival skills, and was initially used to describe the survival skills needed in the Australian bush country or outback. The isolated outback territory meant whatever you took with you when choosing to go on “walkabout” was pretty much all you had. You lived off what you had until you returned …
Water. It is one of the survival essentials. As anyone who’s made the mistake of not bringing adequate drinking water with them in the woods can attest to, being prepared to easily filter and purify water is a necessity in any survival scenario. Luckily, filtration is possible with readily available, natural materials using a DIY …
The daily life on Native Americans is quite fascinating. From the way they acquired food to the way they preserved it, you can’t help but wander how they did it with their seminomadic lifestyle. Native Americans used to change camps several times a year as they followed the animal herds, and their scouts spent a …
When prepping for a disaster, there are three S-es you need to consider: safety, shelter, and supplies. But, securing them can be different when living in the city than in the countryside. The circumstances will be different, and you need to adapt depending on the location you are in. In an urban setting, the major …
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Canned food, whether in jars or vacuum-packed cans, are an important part of any preppers stockpile.. You should ideally consume all of the canned food by the expiration date, and having a general idea of shelf life is important in determining that date. There are many different types of canned food, each with characteristics that …
In a survival scenario, your car could be the easiest and fastest path to safety. If it’s already loaded up with the proper tools and supplies, you will simply need to move your family to the vehicle and quickly drive them to your bug out area. But what if you leave important things at your home …
Disaster can strike at any time and any place. Though you will no doubt do all you can to protect your children or grandchildren from harm, you may not always be around to look out for them. Even though they’re still young, they should know some basic survival skills so that in the event you …
Although most people know what a bug-out bag is, many get confused when it comes to get-home bags (GHBs for short). They are not the same thing! So what’s the difference between a bug-out bag and get home bag? A bug-out bag is a solid backpack designed to help you survive away from home for …
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For those who regularly spend time in the woods and mountains, the compass becomes a vital piece of survival equipment. Prior to GPS becoming so popular and accessible, a compass was frequently used for geocaching, a form a treasure hunting for people of all ages. Every compass has at least the four main directions or …
Your cell phone isn’t necessarily the first thing that pops into your head when you think of tracking your way out of the wilderness, foraging and hunting in the wild or surviving TEOTWAWKI. Think again. Even an experienced prepper or outdoor adventurer can use a smartphone to close the gap between catastrophe and survival. What …
