Bushcraft and Survival

A Mental Wilderness Survival Kit
2010-11-25 07:36:00
A survival kit should be carried by anyone who goes deep into the wilderness. What should be in it? Matches, a blade of some sort, and first aid supplies are among the usual recommendations. When you read the true stories of survival, though, you start to see that it is what's in a persons head that often determines if they survive or not. What, then, should be in this mental survival kit? A Survival Kit In Your Mind 1. Willingness to learn. Even those who know nothing about survival until lost in the wilderness can still learn as they go - if they are willing to. If you're cold, watch that squirrel dive under a pile of leaves, and try that to stay warm (it works). Notice what's working and what isn't, and keep trying new things. 2. Willingness to do what's necessary. This is one of the most important items in your mental survival kit. Hey, they can eat hissing cockroaches just for the chance to win some money on "Fear Factor," so you can do it to save your life, r

Please Remember What's First - Wilderness Survival Tip
2010-11-04 06:41:00
When in a survival situation, there are a lot of things that rush through your head. However, it is very important that you Please Remember What's First. That's P. R. W. F. for Protection, Rescue, Water, and Food. Protection Your first goal should always to ensure adequate protection. Even in 50 degree weather you can get hypothermia, especially if wet and in wind. Shelter from the sun is essential in warmer climates as well. Using paracord that you should have in your survival kit and whatever you can find in your immediate vicinity, construct some form of shelter and protection from the elements. When building shelter to stay warm, remember one layer of insulation on bottom is as good as two on top. Much of your body heat seeps into the ground during the night. Also, keep your head covered as the majority of your body heat is dissipated through your head. If possible, build on ground that is dry, well drained, and flat. Choose location that is close to water and fi

Making Bannock - Simple Bushcraft Bread For Everyday Or Survival Food
2010-10-17 12:59:00
Simple unleven bread that you can premix the dry ingredients and makes great trail food. Basic Recipe 2 cups of flour 3/4 cup sugar 1 tb baking soda 1 tb baking powder 1/4 c milk powder salt to taste add water to desired effect around 1 c. less for bread/bisquits or more for pancake style Add pineapple and spam for a Hawaiian Bannock. Enjoy!

Cultural Tourism - Visiting The Remote Tribes Of The World In Search Of Understanding
2010-10-14 09:44:00
The various tribes of the world that have managed to remain unscathed by the ravages of civilization are precious repositories of eco-friendly life styles. These earth-friendly cultures are as fascinating as the intricacies of the Universe itself. Increasingly, those looking for respite from too much civilization are drawn to these pre-historic caches of human life. As a result there have been instances where tourists rush in where locals fear to tread, and invariably leave a trail of destruction in their wake. There's more to be gained from cultural tourism if it is approached with a certain amount of sensitivity that may be termed responsible tourism. In past centuries cultural or tribal tourism was often motivated by sheer curiosity and had a voyeuristic element which failed to appreciate the down to earth lifestyles of the tribal people. There was a decided feeling of superiority and relief at not being "uncivilized savages" themselves. Others felt an overwhelming need to civilize

Intelligence: The Most Important Wilderness Survival Tool
2010-10-12 14:08:00
One of the biggest mistakes day hikers make is assuming they don't need to plan for wilderness survival. After all, a hiker usually reasons, "I only plan to be out for a few hours. I'll be back long before sunset. There's no reason to carry more stuff than I have to." Unfortunately, hundreds of hikers die or become seriously injured every year by relying on this faulty reasoning. Wilderness survival requires planning ahead and making three basic assumptions. The first assumption you should make is that you may be gone longer than you plan. If you're planning a day hike (a few hours or more), plan as though you'll be out overnight. Bring enough water for the hike, plus enough for the night and the following 24 hours. You may become lost or otherwise unable to get back to your starting point by sundown. Your body will already have lost a great deal of water from the exertion of the hike. The last thing you want is to find yourself stuck in the wilderness overnight with no water. It may

Wilderness Survival Kits - Basic Necessities
2010-10-11 04:21:00
Just because a company may say that their wilderness survival kit can double as an emergency kit, you should do your due diligence and take note of what is contained within it. For the most part, if you want an emergency survival kit, you should specifically look for one that is just made for that purpose. Otherwise, you will likely have to shuffle around some of your own products and survival gear for the wilderness is for the most part, not the same as survival gear for unfortunate natural disasters to your home. However, there are some items that may be great for use in both types of kits. Here are some reminders to note when buying a basic survival kit. It is very efficient to have a kit that contains all the basic supplies. Bottled water, a good quality knife, a lighter, a signal light, a compass, spare batteries for your flashlight. Basic pain-fever medications, bandages and hand sanitizers are some of the things that are highly recommended to be inside your surv

Poisonous Snake Bites - What Not To Do
2010-10-01 09:18:00
Throughout the world there is an average of 2.5 million venomous snake bites each year. Of those, 125,000 result in death, largely because anti-venom is not readily available in the areas that most venomous snake bites occur. If you are in a situation in which yourself or someone you know has been bitten, it is wise to have an idea of the things to do and not to do to lessen the severity of the bite. In the developed areas of the world, very few deaths occur due to snake bites as more often than not, the antivenoms are on hand at medical facilities. The under developed world is quite the opposite as antivenoms are quite expensive to keep on hand, especially in an area where the average person cannot afford to pay for it when they need it. India has more deaths by snakes than any other country combined. So, back to the situation when you are someone else has been bit by a venomous snake. The first thing you want to do is get away from the snake, obviously the only thing worse than one

Wilderness Survival Guide - How To Treat These 3 Dangerous Events
2010-09-30 02:59:00
Whether your wilderness survival guide is in your head or in book form, it's essential that you treat it like your outdoor credit card, and don't leave home without it. You never know what can happen when you venture into Mother Nature's adventure-filled world, so you have to be prepared for some of the most common dangers and injuries. Knowing what to do and doing it quickly can be the difference between life and death, or, at the very least, make things much more bearable until professional medical help arrives. Take my breath away! CRP is one of the most essential of the indoor and outdoor survival skills. There are many reasons that someone may have stopped breathing, and while this is one of the few skills you can't perform on yourself, it's good to know the proper way to artificially breathe for someone else. The official word on whether or not to employ the breathing part of CPR is always changing, but it's worth a shot of chest pumps aren't working by themselves. First, make

Bushcraft Knives - Ideal Tools For Survival
2010-09-29 04:43:00
If you are an outdoor person you would know how bushcraft bonds you to nature and its elements. It is all about surviving the raw environment that comes with all its ferocity and wilderness. Bushcraft gives you the skills and abilities necessary to survive in nature. For a person who spends a lot of his or her time with nature, a knife is the best companion for it serves a lot of purposes outdoors. These knives can be used for a variety of uses, right from cutting your food to carving different items to making the cordage that helps you climb or tie objects. A good bushcraft knife can not only express your style but also help you survive the various dangers that come your way in a forest. Once you are adept in using the knife it can be the best tool to possess while on a bushcraft. While purchasing bushcraft knives you need to check different things other than their  appearance. Their handles should give you comfort while you hold them. Their blades have to be s

Freeze Dried And Dehydrated Food Survival Combination Technique For Food Survival Kit
2010-09-27 05:14:00
Created during World War Two due to the lack of refrigeration for medical treatments (serum needed to be sent to Europe without spoiling) freeze drying eventually was developed for food as well. Freeze drying is an amazing preservation technique and with the proper storage (where temperatures are not extremely hot or extremely cold) freeze dried food survival can allow storage for up to 25 years. Freeze dried food is sought after by many survivalists and campers but it is difficult for individuals to produce freeze dried food products due to the need of heavy machinery in order to perform cryodesiccation. Cryodesiccation also known as lyophilization is the process that transforms a solid into a gas phase. Another incredible preservation technique that has existed since ancient times through sun and wind drying is Dehydration. This survival technique removes water from food which hinders the growth of microorganisms and prevents decay. Dehydration can also reduce the weight of the food