Wilderness survival, also known as bushcraft, is a way of surviving that entails leaving your home and bugging out to the great outdoors.
Whether you’ll be in the woods, the desert or on a mountain, surviving in the wilderness is not an easy task, not even for those who are trained for it. Nevertheless, if bugging out is your only option, and if you don’t have a place to go to, set up an INCH (I’m never Coming Home) bag and read the articles below.
Heading out into the wild is exciting, it’s the Huckleberry adventure we all hold dear, add hunting to the equation and that adventure just took an upward spike in adventure credits. You’re planning a trip into the vastness of America somewhere to roam free and live off the land, harvesting a quarry that will sustain …
It is common knowledge that fire is needed to survive, whether that be in the wilderness or even at home. Fire is used for warmth, cooking, washing, and a multitude of other uses in our everyday lives. Learning to start a fire is almost a rite of passage for those looking to go camping or …
When considering a move to a remote homestead or just the logistical problems of providing sustained food supply during a bug out in the wilderness, the question of eating wild game naturally comes up. Most folks are already acquainted with the notion of eating such fare as deer and wild poultry, but what of other …
If you find yourself in a survival scenario where you run out of food and are on the verge of starvation, you’ll be thinking about a lot of things that you never thought to eat before. Scavenging for various sorts of plant life to add to your calorie intake is often advised by survival experts …
When you are out in the wilderness, it is important to keep your teeth clean. Not only will this help keep your breath smelling fresh, but it will also help prevent tooth decay and other oral health problems. Oral hygiene is far more than a nicety; if you neglect your mouth long enough you could …
From time recorded, mankind has been guided on his path by the Celestial canopy. The suns warmth to wake our bones, and the moon comforts us in the dark or night. Every corner of the globe with its diverse peoples has in one form or another has fashioned navigational systems based on the earth’s orbit …
Celestial Navigation: Use the Sun, Moon and Stars to Find Your Way Read More »
If you don’t know what it is, DON’T EAT IT! I know I’m sounding like a broken record, but it’s something that cannot be stressed enough. There are many types of berries in the wilderness and many of them are edible – with certain precautions taken. On the other hand, there are just as many …
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Anyone who has spent weeks grilling food over a campfire will fully understand the above lines, even though Cowper wasn’t referring only to food. After a few straight days of grilled food, you’ll find yourself wanting something a bit different from the usual alternative of soup or stew – delicious as they may be. How …
Finding your way in the world can be daunting at the best of times. When you’re dumped into the middle of nowhere with no directions, well, it can be more than a challenge. Imagine a day trip turning into a survival exercise, earthquake, tsunami, flash flood, raging storms, tornado. All of these can turn a …
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All of our food preps are basically fuel preps, but instead of fuel for a generator or our vehicles our food serves as fuel, calories, for our bodies. Just like all of our other devices that require a certain amount of fuel to function, it is worth considering how many calories our bodies need for …
