When you hear the word “marines” what’s the first thing to come to mind? Marines are known for being tough, fighting hard, protecting our country, and for knowing how to survive outdoors no matter the weather conditions. For this last reason alone, when a marine gives you tips on how to survive the winter weather … Read more
It’s somewhat human nature to believe everything we hear. If you’re watching a survival show on television about how to live in the wilderness in an emergency-type situation, you take whatever they have told you for granted that it’s true. That could end up in disaster for you if you don’t do your research first. … Read more
A shelter is very necessary for survival. A tent is a great way to provide protection from the elements and a safe place to sleep or rest. Before purchasing a tent, you need to know exactly what the best attributes are. Some of them can vary, depending on your exact needs. Things to look … Read more
One of the most valuable items you can have in a survival kit and bug-out bag is a good length of rope. It’s a versatile item that can help you accomplish a whole lot of tasks much more easily than without it. Here are just a few to keep in mind. Build a Shelter Much … Read more
The lean-to shelter is probably the most common shelter suggested in the various survival guides that are out there today. Its simple design is relatively easy to accomplish and there is any number of supplies you can use to create a successful shelter from the wind and rain. If you are fortunate enough to have … Read more
A survival knife is an essential tool for any outdoor enthusiast. Whether you love to fish, hunt, or simply take a hike through the woods, your survival knife can be very beneficial. Knives can have so many uses, and there are many that you may not have thought of in the past. So here are … Read more
The idea of surviving in the wilderness has become a more mainstream idea thanks, in part, to reality TV. Most often, people who don’t make it in emergency situations often perish from exposure, not from dehydration or starvation. Hypothermia and Hyperthermia are both deadly conditions that should be a number one issue to address when … Read more
This might be a very confusing title. Sleep while you’re trying to survive, how could that possibly be a good thing? Well, consider this. If you find yourself caught up in a situation in which you will need to fight for your survival, you do need to try to get rest, especially your first night. If you … Read more
When you think of natural disasters that can pose a threat to your life, you probably think of hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, etc. But regular old thunderstorms can also be quite dangerous. When a dangerous thunderstorm is headed towards your area, it will most likely be announced in your local weather alert system. You’ll want to … Read more
When you are stranded in the wilderness or in some other survival situation, one of the most crucial components of finding adequate shelter is time. You need to base your decision on how much effort to put into your shelter on whether or not you have enough time to seek out shelter or build one. Here … Read more
This is the fastest I have ever seen anyone construct a snow cave. There is some editing in the video so I’m sure it took longer than the run time of the video, but it gives you a good idea of the speed that this tool makes constructing a snow shelter possible. I’m not getting … Read more
In most cases of wilderness survival shelter will be your number one concern since hypothermia can kill you much faster than starvation or even dehydration. One of the easiest and fastest shelters that can be built in the wilderness is the debris shelter. One person, with no equipment, can put one together in less … Read more
When most people think of arctic shelter they probably think of an igloo. Igloos are great shelters for arctic conditions, but they require just the right snow, tools, and specified skills to build. An easier survival shelter that can be built with only a shovel, and without any prior experience is a quinzhee. A quinzhee … Read more