How much do you know about wilderness survival? We’re not talking about the items that you need to survive in the wilderness. Instead, we’re asking about general facts. Do you know how much water you should be drinking on a daily basis? Do you know what STOP stands for? Are you a walking encyclopedia of … Read more
It doesn’t matter who you hang with or where you live. At some point, someone is going to ask you to go camping. In most of these instances, there are going to be people there that are pros and others that have no clue as to what they are supposed to be doing. This list … Read more
Becoming lost in the woods can be easier than you may think. Some people believe that since they have lived around an area all their lives, and explored all throughout their local woods, they could never get lost. But even if you have a compass in hand and a map, or if you are following … Read more
Did you know that the type of bear that is most likely to attack humans is a polar bear? That’s good news for mountain hikers who fear going into the woods where only black bears reside. While brown bears (also known as Grizzly Bears) are another species of bear that will attack and show aggression … Read more
Exploring the wilderness is a wonderful way to relax and become one with nature. It can also be an extremely dangerous pastime as you walk through a treacherous terrain where it is easy to lose your way, and filled with wild animals. When you are in the woods, you must keep in mind that you … Read more
If you ever find yourself stranded in the wilderness for whatever reason, you will most likely be faced at some point with a decision between staying put and moving on. While it is always advisable to stay in the place you became stranded, so to speak, such as the last place you saw your companions … Read more
Whether you are in a survival scenario or you are just out for a hike with some friends, you need to take precautions against the heat. The world experienced the hottest year on record, and it doesn’t look like things are going to be letting up for a while. The following are some tips that … Read more
The name is pretty self-explanatory. A throwing stick is a stick that you throw at things you want to eat. There’s a little more to using it successfully, but basically, you throw the stick at what you want dead. One of the animals that a throwing stick can be successfully used to hunt is … Read more
Not every fire building technique will work for every situation. The lean-to fire is a great design for windy situations. It provides a built-in wind block and allows for you to continually add fuel as the fire grows. Here’s how to build one. Gather all your tinder, kindling and fuel before trying to start … Read more
Being lost in the wild is a serious threat to your survival. The fear that goes along with it can overwhelm and cloud your mind making you response slow or irrational. This is the last thing you want when you are already fighting just to stay alive. Here are some tips on what to … Read more
The last thing you need when hunting in a survival scenario is getting injured or sick from your would be prey. Knowing the physical characteristics of safe prey and potentially dangerous animals is a vital bit of knowledge that can keep you safe from further danger in an already precarious situation. These are just a … Read more
Injuries in the wilderness can turn a hike or a camping trip into a fight for your life instantly. The pain alone can immobilize you, leaving you stranded. The risk for infection is high if the fracture has punctured the skin. A broken bone can even severe an artery and cause massive bleeding which could … Read more
Learning how to identify the edible and poisonous plants in your local area is always a good idea. But what if you find yourself in an area you are not familiar with and in need of food to survive? You can follow the steps in the “universal edibility test” to determine of the plant is … Read more
If things always went your way you would never need to worry about how to survive in the wilderness. But since things don’t always go your way, you need to have a plan, and a backup plan when that doesn’t work. It’s not enough to know how to start a fire in ideal conditions, if … Read more