All living creatures require water in order to survive. In fact, scientists who search for extraterrestrial life beyond our solar system consider the presence of liquid water to be an essential criterion for the possible presence of life on other ...
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The Backwoods Hunting Weapon You Can Make In 1 Hour (No, It’s Not A Bow)
When suddenly confronted with a wilderness survival situation, finding or building shelter from the elements should be your first priority. However, once you have either located or constructed suitable shelter and found a source of fresh water, obtaining enough ...
Read More »3 Subtle Mistakes That Will Get You Killed In The Wild
Every year, thousands of people venture into the wilderness for recreational purposes. And while communing with nature is an excellent way to alleviate the stresses of everyday life, many people fail to take into account just how harsh the ...
Read More »The Right Way To Start A Fire When It’s Wet Outside
Fire has long been considered one of man’s best friends. It provides both light and warmth, it enables us to cook our foods, and it aids us in the production of primitive weapons. Therefore, understanding how to build a fire ...
Read More »The Only 3 Knives You Need For Off-Grid Survival
I have had a passion for cutlery since I was about 8 years old, and have endeavored to learn as much as I possibly can about them ever since. In fact, my passion has resulted in me writing quite a ...
Read More »Is This The Most Versatile And Durable Survival Rifle Out There?
When most people think of survival rifles, they picture a compact, lightweight, single shot or semi-automatic rifle chambered for the venerable .22 LR ,or perhaps a drilling chambered for a .22 LR and .410 or 20 Ga. However, when ...
Read More »The 5 Best Lightweight, Compact, Easy-To-Use Survival Rifles
In any outdoor survival situation, finding and procuring food is a major concern. Although there are numerous edible plants, finding and consuming protein isn’t always easy. Protein is essential to good health because it increases your metabolism (which, in turn, ...
Read More »4 Foods Every Survivalist Should Know How To Find In The Woods
If you ever find yourself in a wilderness survival situation, then you’ll have two initial goals. One, you’ll need to find or build a suitable shelter. And two, you’ll need food. Most experienced wilderness survivalists carry simple fishing gear (some ...
Read More »3 All-Natural, Easy-To-Find Cures For Poison Ivy (And Poison Oak) That Really Work
If you are an avid outdoorsman or an avid camper, it is very likely that you have come into contact with the infamous poison ivy plant at one time or another. Consequently, you are undoubtedly aware of just how ...
Read More »3 ‘Miracle Antiseptic’ Plants Hiding Right Outside Your Home
It has been my experience that whenever a person is walking through the wilderness, minor cuts, scrapes and abrasions are a matter of time. In fact, they tend to appear so frequently that we don’t even notice them. But ...
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