Survival Techniques

Expert’s Picks: Survival Techniques

  • Signaling Techniques for Wilderness Survival

    Few things are more frightening than the possibility of being lost in the wilderness with no means of communication. Whether trapped in a dense forest or barren dessert, it is often difficult for rescue teams to locate people who are lost without some sort of sign. Knowing your options for signaling techniques for wilderness survival may mean the difference… read more

  • Wilderness Survival Techniques

    When venturing into the wilderness to hike, fish or camp, it is possible to get lost. As soon as you realize you are off course, try to stay calm and avoid panic. By keeping your emotions under control, you will save physical energy and also be able to methodically meet all of your physical needs while planning the best way to get back home. read more

  • Survival Wilderness Arts Techniques

    Not many people expect to be faced with a survival situation in a wilderness environment, yet there are a few survival techniques that everyone should know. Armed with these skills, anyone will be able to survive any unexpected situation in the great outdoors. The most important tool you have in this type of situation is your brain. read more

  • Alaskan Bush Pilot Wilderness Survival Techniques

    Imagine flying high around the peaks and valleys of North America's tallest mountains, or flying over fields and flowing ice caps with glacier tongues extending out into the ocean. This is the daily routine for many Alaskan bush pilots. Pilots in the north country fly into remote, dangerous and hostile environments as part of their job or hobby. Due to the r… read more

  • Survival Fire-Making Techniques

    Fire is, to most folks, a ridiculously easy thing to come by in the modern era. There are dozens of lighters on every gas station counter, bowls of matchbooks at every bar and endless boxes of "strike anywhere" wonders for sale at every grocery store. The largely forgotten skill of making fire without matches or lighters is a useful one for those of u… read more

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  • Tree Climbing Techniques

    Climbing trees isn't just for kids. Aside from the thrill of resting high on a limb, you might want to brush up on your climbing skills for survival techniques. As a hiker or camper, you can evade some wild animals or other dangers by… read more

  • How to Make a Knife Out of Rock

    Stone was one of the earliest-tool making materials known to man. Whatever a cave man can do, a modern man can learn with only a little patience. Making a knife out of rock only requires the choice of the right rock, a little attention… read more

  • Wild Edible Plants in Arizona

    From semi-arid to desert, Arizona can be a harsh land for those attempting to survive off of nature alone. Knowing how to identify edible plants can save you in a dangerous situation, particularly in the desert, where continued hydrati… read more

  • How to Learn Wilderness Survival

    You can't plan emergencies in advance, but you can prepare for them. One of the most effective ways of making sure you'll come back from your next outdoor adventure is taking the time to learn basic wilderness survival techniques. Once… read more

  • How to Be a Survivalist

    For survivalists, situations requiring survival techniques and expertise are often welcomed as a challenge. Survivalists are well versed in a variety of skills and bush-craft to be prepared for situations requiring elevated outdoor li… read more

  • Ways of Surviving in the Wilderness

    Anyone who spends much time outdoors needs to be familiar with basic wilderness survival techniques. Hopefully, you will never be in a situation requiring their use, but being prepared is truly essential. A simple day hike can take on… read more

  • Signaling Techiques for Wilderness Survival

    Even the most prepared hikers can sometimes find themselves in an emergency situation. Any hiker, from the beginning day hiker to the weeks-long expedition backpacker, should know some basics survival techniques, just in case. Among th… read more

  • Camping Survival Guide

    Finding yourself lost in the wilderness can be bewildering, terrifying, and lonely. If you're not well-versed in survival techniques and procedures, you run the risk of losing control of yourself. With some simple tips, you'll be in a… read more

  • Wilderness & Outdoor Survival Book List

    After putting together the 10 essentials, you've realized that you don't really know how to use all of the equipment and aren't quite prepared to face a survival situation in the wilderness. Prior to your trip, take the time to familia… read more

  • Wilderness Survival Training in North Carolina

    Campers, bikers, hikers and horseback riders alike can benefit from a wilderness or primitive survival course, school or workshop. Wilderness survival courses structure most learning around how to survive common disasters like an injur… read more

  • Animals of the Caribbean Coral Reef

    The Caribbean coral reef is a rare ecosystem that supports thousands of species of fish and other animals. Because this tropical ocean environment is somewhat devoid of standard nutrients, many animals have developed unusual methods of… read more

  • How to Find Lost Hikers

    Searching for lost hikers should always be undertaken with proper organization and, ideally, the support of professionals. Trained search-and-rescue workers know wilderness navigation, survival techniques, first-aid response and the ps… read more

  • Survivalist Foods

    An interest in survivalist food can be just a general understanding of survival techniques, which might be needed by backpackers and other outdoor sportsmen. Or it can involve a year-round hands-on practice, carried out by a connoisseu… read more

  • Wilderness Survival Programs

    Wilderness survival skills are valuable for every outdoors enthusiast. Numerous survival courses and programs are available. Survival skills can be learned through experience and books but the hands-on nature of courses increase the le… read more

  • Colorado Wilderness Survival Training

    Campers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts that frequent the forests of Colorado can learn about wilderness survival training. Prepare yourself by knowing what to do and what not to do in an outdoor emergency. read more

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    Backcountry Camping Tips

    Backcountry Camping Tips

    You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...

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    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

    Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...

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    Common Sense Hiking Tips

    Common Sense Hiking Tips

    The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.

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