Guest post by Josh “Mad Thrad” Campbell As you probably already know, purifying water for drinking is extremely important, because your life literally depends on your ability to produce water that is free from pathogens and impurities. First, you need to have a list of the source(s) of water around you (here’s a list of […]
Hypothermia Symptoms and Treatment
When I was a teenager, my two brothers and I took a series of wilderness survival classes. I don’t remember much of what we learned, but I distinctly remember the instructor talking about hypothermia. He told us that people don’t freeze to death, they get hypothermia and die. I guess that jarred my reality enough […]
Purifying Water With Chemical Treatment
There are a number of ways to treat water to make it safe to drink, and one of the easiest is chemical treatment. Chemical treatment of water primarily comes in two forms: Iodine, and chlorine. Iodine treatment is commonly found in tablets like Potable Aqua which can be purchased at most outdoor or camping stores. […]
How to Start a Fire with a Magnifying Lens
Knowing how to start a fire without matches or a lighter is an important skill to have. One fun way to start a fire without matches is to use a magnifying glass. Now, in case you didn’t do this to poor little bugs as a kid, don’t worry–you can make up the learning curve pretty […]
Finding Directions Using the Stars: Northern and Southern Hemisphere
Finding directions using the night sky is a valuable skill if you ever become disoriented long enough that you are stuck outside somewhere during the night. It could mean the difference between finding your way back to your camp/vehicle/etc. and becoming increasingly more lost. Northern Hemisphere: The North Star In the northern hemisphere, we’re kind […]
The Two Best Methods to Make Waterproof Matches
Regular matches that get wet turn into little wet sticks that do nothing in no time flat. To avoid having your matches become useless due to moisture, you’ll want some waterproof matches. You can purchase waterproof matches, or if you want to save a few bucks you can waterproof your own matches. There are a […]
How to Find Directions Using the Sun
Knowing which direction you are heading is very important, especially if you have lost your way in the wilderness. Thankfully, to find which way is north, south, east, and west, you only need a little sunshine and maybe a stick or two. Here’s how it’s done. 1. Pick a spot where the sun will be […]
