Tag: survival
Fishing for survival in an emergency
In the case of a survival situation arising, your backpack traveling equipment should include an emergency fishing kit. Fish can easily be the food which…
Pine Tree survival hacks
You and a friend are off on a hiking trail through the wilderness, populated by forests of pines, plenty of rivers, hills, and valleys. You…
Prepare for the worst – Being disciplined in a survival situation
Finding yourself in an extreme survival situation is not what you’re hoping for when going on a camping trip or out on a hike, but…
First Aid Kit – first into your bag
Anyone planning a trip into the backcountry, whether it be hiking, riding an adventure motorcycle, or taking your 4X4 off-road, must consider seriously the first…
Purifying water while camping in the Wilderness
Much like many other myths perpetuated by Hollywood, drinking directly from a stream of water – regardless of its Eden-like beauty courtesy of exquisite cinematography…
Overlooked survival items
A critical element of any good survival plan is being able to take the everyday random items you have around your house and repurposing items…
Survival Uses For A Bandana
One of the most popular survival items of all time, without question, is the bandana. There’s good reason why: even though it may seem simple,…
How to use a Signal Mirror
If you are in a distress situation and you have lost hope of rescue, the sight of a rescue aircraft should fill you with joy. However, you…
Uses for Cattail Fluff: A great survival resource
The most common cattail (Typha latifolia) that we all recognize is a tall plant often found growing in dense stands in wetland areas, such as…
Plants you might not know are Edible
When you are out in the woods, you are surrounded by animals, adventure, and vegetation. While it is not a good idea to eat random…