Sleeping Bag for Long Term Survival: How to Choose
After sleeping in a bag for months at a time, I have a better idea on what to look for in a a sleeping bag for long term survival. I…
Why You Can’t Rely on Satellite Communication Devices
I want to share how satellite communication devices have let me down, and why although I use them, I don’t blindly rely on them. My first disappointing experience with satellite…
Bow Drill Fire Tutorial [with Photos]
A step by step tutorial for carving a bow drill in the field and getting a fire by friction. When I was learning how to make a bow drill fire…
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Wilderness Survival Kit [For Pros]
Build a high quality, compact, survival kit with this personal wilderness survival kit list. A personal kit should always be with you when you’re in the wild; open it only…
Prepare a Winter Emergency Car Kit with this Checklist
Having an emergency kit for your vehicle is much more important in winter. Being stuck in a remote area at below freezing temperatures can quickly become a life threatening situation….
Best Survival Bow for Long Term Hunting [Top 5]
I’ve been on the lookout for the best survival bow after breaking the limb of my recurve bow during my 180 day survival expedition: a compact, simple, and reliable bow…
Start a Fire With a Magnifying Glass Using Natural Tinder
During my six month survival expedition in the wilderness I practised a reliable, and fast technique for starting a fire with a fresnel lens. This articles focuses on how to…
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180 Day Survival Expedition Gear List [what Worked and Didn’t]
This is a detailed gear list of all the equipment my partner and I brought for our six months in the boreal forest survival expedition along with feedback notes of…