One of the finest investments one can make towards the Survival Kit, indeed one of the most important pieces of equipment that should be a part of all Survival Kits, is a tarp sheet.A tarp sheet is small, lightweight and … Continued
Wind is never still, it is always moving, due to temperature differences, differences in topography, differences in the time of day, the Earth’s rotation, low or high pressure areas, etc. When building a shelter in the wilderness, a basic idea … Continued
Whether you are in a survival situation or just having a good time out there in the wilderness, you have to be aware of what are called the Widow Makers.The term might be looked at as being sexist, since people … Continued
It is quite easy to get disoriented and subsequently lost out in the wilderness. You are out for a short hike, chasing a butterfly, drinking at the stream, picking up some wildflowers, gazing at the clouds playing and then finally … Continued
Dehydration (leading to heat stroke) and hypothermia are two of the biggest killers in the wilderness. You need to guard against both these situations. Our normal core body temperature is 98.6°F. A few degrees over or below this average and … Continued
