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.
Hawks are among the most graceful and plentiful birds of prey, found all over the world in every climate and biome. They also happen to be one of the most persistent predators of other birds, particularly poultry, making them a long-time nemesis of farmers and homesteaders. The sudden arrival of a hawk is usually accompanied …
If you know a little bit about wilderness survival lore, you’ve probably heard about the benefits of tree sap before, and pine sap in particular. As an adhesive, bug-repellent, and natural antiseptic it has many beneficial qualities, but have you heard that the stuff is also quite flammable? It makes sense, because pinewood tends to …
We used to do a lot of hiking and camping when I was a kid, and it was always a bit of a struggle when it came to sleeping bags. We always had them and setting them up was easy enough – just pull it out of the bag and voila you have a bed! …
The mountains have always held a special place in prepping and survival lore. We admire the real and the quasi-mythical mountain man for his determination, grit, endurance, and prowess. People and tribes since time immemorial have fled to the mountains in times of trouble to find succor and salvation from natural and human threats. The …
If you’re out on your own, you’ll need to keep warm in the wilderness and be able to cook and boil water for drinking. Fires need to be closely monitored and kept under control, but sometimes that control is difficult to maintain. The wind either blows your fire out or puts it into the bush …
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Water is critical in a survival situation, even in the winter. Humidity is generally lower in the wintertime, and that means our bodies expel moisture at a greater rate than in other seasons. This means in a survival situation you need to find a source of water, and fast as dehydration symptoms can start quickly. …
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The Global Positioning System is a network of satellites that integrate your position on the earth, your speed, distance, and direction. The function of a compass, map, odometer, and speedometer are all present in one compact and portable device – commonly known as the GPS device. It simplifies the math needed to calculate all of …
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When you go out into the wild voluntarily or wind up stuck out there, it can be comforting to know there are many resources that can help you. But there is also a lot that can hurt you, and so it’s important to be aware of your surroundings. Wild lettuce is one such plant with …
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 …
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