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While on a hike or lost in the wild(again), you suddenly realize that you need to poop, and there is no toilet/restroom available. What do you do? It’s more difficult to poop in the wild than in your normal restroom, and there have a few protocols you should follow to

The only thing standing between you and a cold, dark night is the knowledge of how to build a survival shelter. But don’t be fooled into thinking you can survive many days without it in the wild. While you may be able to endure the freezing rain and snow of

Most people don’t think about first aid skills until they’ve been injured or their family member has been injured. It’s always better to be prepared.   You never know when you’ll be in an emergency situation, but if you can handle a few common first aid scenarios with ease, it

A knife is one of the essential tools for any emergency survival situation or loss in the wild. Just knowing how to make a stone knife out of the material from nature can make all the difference, and you don’t need to be a skilled blacksmith or carpenter to learn

You’re out camping in the woods, and you lose your way, and the food you bring is running low. What do you do? In addition to not eating your last granola bar, you can also eat wild plants that are safe to consume. Some of them are easy to spot,

Cooking in the wild is just a little different than cooking in the city. From a survivalist standpoint, there are some basic guidelines you should follow to ensure that you can properly cook in the wild. When you’re out in the wilderness, you want to be sure you’ve got the

In an emergency, it’s easy to panic and make bad decisions. But to make the right choices, you have to remain calm. The key to staying calm in an emergency to SHTF situation is to focus on what needs to be done. Keeping your mind on the task at hand

In the world of outdoor survival, a good fire can mean the difference between life and death. A fire in the wilderness can be a lifesaver, especially when you’re stranded in a remote area without any food or shelter.   Starting a fire is a skill that every outdoorsman should

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you needed to open a can, but you didn’t have the tools to get it for you?   Thankfully, there are many ways to open a can with things you probably have in your kitchen. The most important thing to remember

There are three signs you should be careful of when it comes to your food: 1. If it looks rotten, don’t eat it; 2. If it smells rotten, don’t eat it; 3. If it tastes rotten, don’t eat it.   How can you tell if food has gone bad? There

How To Purify Water In The Wild   When it comes to survival in the wild, water is arguably the most important element. There are several different ways to purify water. There are many situations in the field where you will be unable to access a source of clean water.

Get Prepare For Any Disaster or SHTF Situation We live in uncertain times. Whether it’s an economic collapse, a natural disaster, or a sudden and unexpected shift in the political landscape, survival is no longer a guarantee for tomorrow. What if you and your family are on the street today?

Though you may not have control over when the power goes out, there are some things that you can do to stay warm during a winter power outage and prevent freezing. 1. Prepare in Advance for the Power Outage Plan now; don’t wait until the power goes out. It’s important

Outdoor survival skills are also about making the right choices for your situation and situation with resources at hand. Your goal is to keep yourself alive for as long as you can, even if that means staying in a survival situation or cutting off all of your natural resources, including

Sharing information is your first line of defense when it comes to preparedness. Let’s face it, we want to be as informed as possible about worst-case scenarios that could happen during a disaster – and there are plenty of those. Below are a few method of communication that will help

When SHTF, your focus needs to be on survival. The last thing you do not want to do is spend hours gathering supplies or worrying about carrying them. The best thing you can do is prepare ahead of time. Start by stocking up on these SHTF gear items. That’s why