If you’ve never been to the Download Festival, one of the highlights of British Summer, then you really haven’t lived. If you are one of those new recruits to the…
survival
In certain wilderness survival situations you may find yourself in a situation you may have to use a local river or stream as a way to get to safety. Knowing…
If you are stranded in a backcountry setting and you need to be rescued, effective communication can be one of your most important resources. Know the distress and rescue communications…
A “quinzee”, or snow hut, can provide vital warmth and shelter in the snow. It can also be a lot of fun to make.
This idea may indeed seem crazy and a bit daunting to many of us. However, with a couple of hours, proper materials and the right mindset, constructing and sleeping in…
Even though it looks easy in the movies, you need both knowledge and skill to start a fire with sticks. It’s a skill that’s sure to impress all of your…
Why bother to boil the water at all you ask? Well if you are out in the wilderness and stumble upon a stream of water you would actually be taking…
Making Bola’s isn’t as difficult as you may think. Just imagine you’ve been wandering in the wilderness for three days. By now you’ve pretty much resigned yourself to the fact…
Bolas are primitive hunting tools made of leather and stones used to capture small game. The bola is usually made up of three strips of leather; two of equal length…