Upskill Yourself Learning Blacksmithing
There are many tasks and projects to be undertaken on a homestead. One of the ways that you can save money, become more self reliant, and get projects done in your own time is to…
Foraging For Edibles – Amaranth
Foraging for edibles is a useful skill to have, whether you are a survivalist, or just want to be able to use the nature around you! Amaranth is another plant one plant can forage for…
Survival Navigation – Stick Shadow Method
The stick shadow method of navigation, sometimes called the shadow tip method, is another basic form of outdoor navigation. This method can be used in a survival situation or for getting general directions for travel….
How To Make Char Cloth
Making char cloth is a useful survival skill to have as an alternative way to help getting your fire started. Char cloth is something that needs to be prepared and therefore requires some forward planning….
Survival Navigation – Watch Navigation Method
Survival navigation means learning multiple methods of navigation so you are not reliant on any one method to escape a sticky situation. The more “primitive” methods of navigation are obviously less accurate than a compass…
Guidelines For Foraging For Wild Edibles
Foraging for wild edibles is a rewarding and empowering activity! It does however require some knowledge and, the application of some common sense. Being full of bravado and thinking you know it all could result…
Survival Knot Series – Part 3 The Bowline
Welcome to part 3 of our Survival Knot series. We are going to cover the bowline and running bowline knots in this article. These knots are widely used and should be a part of your…
5 Basic Survival Skills You Can Practice In Your Backyard
It is often said that survival skills are more important than survival gear! This is true to a certain extent, since if you have the gear but don’t know how to use it, then the…
Survival Knot Series – Part 2 – Sheet Bend
Welcome to part 2 of our Survival Knots series. In part 2, we cover the sheet bend knot and double sheet bend knot. I trust that you have practiced the knots discussed in part 1….
Survival Knot Series – Part 1
Welcome to part 1 of our Survival Knot series. The art of tying knots can be a daunting task, one of the reasons being the sheer amount of information out there and how to know…
3 Essentials For Making A Survival Fire
Making a survival fire is one of the most essential skills to master in the outdoors. Learn the 3 essentials for a survival fire here!
How To Make A Survival Bow
The key to making a successful survival bow and arrows is to find the right materials in the wilderness and having the skills and know-how to shape them.