Nikki van Schyndel spent 18 months living primitively in the coastal wilderness of British Columbia I asked Nikki for some wilderness living lessons from her primitive adventure. Unlike other people…
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A compilation of long term wilderness survival tips and lessons from all the seasons of the Alone TV series. I extracted and summarized the lessons for you: Alone Season 1:…
For a wilderness survival scenario of 72 hrs to a week your big and heavy survival knife is excellent. But as soon as you are past that point you will…
If you would consider carrying a book for a long term survival scenario you must read this article. First I must say that neither a survival book nor a smartphone…
Location is the most important aspect of a long term survival shelter. It will make or break your survival strategy. This article will help you choose the best location for a…
There are two main needs that need to be met: firewood and shelter. Efficiency, versatility, safety, portability, weight, and durability are important for a long term wilderness survival scenario. …
An effective primitive trap could be the best method for catching fish in large quantities. You will find the best types of primitive traps for lakes, rivers and coast below….
Not one person could survive long term and thrive using an INCH bag, but a group could do it. This is the ultimate guide and gear list for your INCH…
How Much Energy, Protein and Fat is in Wild Foods? The biggest compilation of wild edibles and wild game nutritional information ever. Reflecting back on my 6 months wilderness adventure: I…
What would be the best long term firestarter? The importance of long lasting, durable, reliable gear was not so obvious to me at first. With experience in the bush I’ve learned…
Let’s face it. We are social animals; we are meant to live in tribes. So then, why are survivalists so obsessed with solo wilderness survival? We have seen and read how unfeasible…
How much fat would you need to survive in a long term situation? I started seriously thinking about this after watching the show Alone season 3 in which the contestants strive to…
Most people will recommend buying a water filter for outdoor recreation and wilderness survival, after all our economy is based in consumerism, our society is germophobic, and liability could be an…
Before setting out with my partner to live 6 months in the boreal forest, I didn’t reflect much about the effects starvation would have on us. Being food deprived would end up…
You won’t find the ultimate Bug Out Bag Gear list that works worldwide below; that’s impossible. But you will find an excellent, field tested list of equipment that will give you a starting point…