Teach Yourself Survival Skills

The water filter is a three tier system. The first layer, or grass layer, removes the larger impurities. The second layer, or sand layer, removes the smaller impurities. The final layer, or charcoal layer (not the ash but charcoal from a fire), bonds and holds the toxins. All layers are placed on some type of straining device and the charcoal layer should be at least 5-6 inches thick. Layers

GROUP SURVIVAL A group's survival depends largely on the ability to organize activity. An emergency situation or SHTF scenario does not bring people together for a common goal initially, but rather the more difficult and confusing the situation, the greater are the group’s problems can be Groups Morale High morale must come from internal cohesiveness and not merely through external pressure.

Survival ASPECTS OF LEADERSHIP. When dealing with leadership challenges in a survival situation, the foremost weapon a leader must employ is his vigilance: a leader’s attention should be focused on ensuring all people of the group are contributing to the overall success of the situation. Cohesion. As a leader, you must ensure that all members of the team are working towards the survivability of

Survival Training Notes The following are excerpts from notes on survival training that was used while an instructor at the Special Forces School (1983-1985) where he was fortunate enough to serve under LTC James N. (Nick) Rowe, and the US Army Ranger School (1986-1988). They reflect his opinions and understandings of survival techniques and in no way should they be accepted as "gospel." If you

The subject of survival in a long term disaster goes beyond having stockpiles of beans, bullets and band-aids. Those that do survive during a long term emergency will no doubt be tried and tested with a great many things. One of those trying scenarios is dealing with death.Zombie attacks seem to be a prevalent theme for preppers to prepare for. In fact, the CDC has even posted a preparedness

Survival Skills Starting a Fire in Wet Conditions Making and maintaining a fire in wet conditions can be challenging unless you have the right skills The first thing you need to do is gather the required materials, that is tinder, kindling and fuel. However if it is wet or raining or even with snow on the ground, it can be a bit more difficult, but not impossible, if you know where to look.

So it's the end of the world. No problem. Don't panic. Just grab your handy bug-out kit, sit back with some popcorn, and try to make the most of Armageddon. I just have one question for you: what in the world did you put in that bag that makes you so confident you'll do any better than the unprepared masses around you? (Don't answer that... it's a trick question!) Do you remember that old

Survival Preparedness: Survival Skills & Survival Kits Anyone can suddenly find themselves in an emergency survival situation, or have a disaster land in their lap without any warning. How well one survives or IF one survives at all could be a matter of luck, but as it has been said: "Chance favors the prepared mind" I think it is far better to invest some time and effort in making survival

Imagine suddenly finding yourself stranded in the wilderness. Perhaps your plane has crashed or you have become lost. Darkness is falling and you are on your own. Self extraction at this time is out of the question. Your next course of action could mean the difference between a miserable life threatening experience and reasonably comfortable survival. You are lost and you know you will not be

Many of us realize that the city is perhaps the worst place to live, to prepare for a SHTF scenario. Should you choose to stay in the city, the following information may be helpful. This information has been gathered from various sources and compiled. Cities are formed for the benefit of interacting with large groups of people for mutual benefit. However, they need resources from outside of

Bushcraft Survival & Nature Quotes "Bushcraft is what you carry in your mind and your muscles." - Ray Mears "My father considered a walk among the mountains as the equivalent of churchgoing." - Aldous Huxley "A white man makes a large fire and sits far away, an Indian makes a small fire and sits close." "Being lost is a state of mind, not a state of place." "I would feel more optimistic

Water Procurement: Depressions in Living Hardwood Trees Description: Here's a quick tip on where to find water and how to gather it from natural depressions found at the base of some hardwood trees.

WE ARE SURVIVALISTS He who fails to prepare for the night, fails to prepare for the dawn. I am a survivalist and by nature a survivalist is an OPTIMIST. I do not have one pessimistic bone in my body. If what I just said sounds odd to you, then you are not yet a survivalist and you do not understand the modern survivalist at all. It has been very difficult to communicate to the public and and

Bushcraft Bow And Arrow 2 Part Play List Part 1 Title: bushcraft skills: how to make a bow (just a very basic one... yet effective!) Description: making bows is a fine art, but one can make a crude bow in a very short time and with little effort. i used hazel, which is imo the perfect wood for this kind of bow: soft enough to be easy to carve, strong (especially if fire hardened) and

Desciption: I demo a simple fishing pole that is built in the wilderness from natural materials and a safety pin. I also show you how to use the pole without the safety pin. Also shown is where to find live bait and how to make a quick fish stringer from local materials.

Update: This video from "Ghostkamo" is well done and well thought out and makes an excellent addition to this post below. Preparing For Survival In light of recent events many individuals and families are taking a fresh look at the dreaded "S-word," survivalism. As with any beginners, these people need some sort of plan for these uncharted waters. I hope that this article can give some

FOOD ---- MRE (Meal, Ready to Eat)'senough to last 30 days 2 months of food in the pantry (American Red Cross recommends canned food) Canned veggies (Use water in the can as supplemental drinking water) Corn, potatoes, peas, canned Canned fruitpears Canned tuna Beans, canned Beef stew, canned Chicken, canned white meat Chili, canned Milk, canned Granola bars Peanut butter and jelly Crackers Dried

Paul teaches on how to build a shelter, start a fire, melt snow, and signs of hypothermia. Shelter built with only a knife and fire started with a flint.

Bug Out Tips That Could Save Your Life: 1. Risk Assessment.  Stay tuned in to current events, weather, science, social networks and alternative news sources so you will be aware of any potential threats to normal life in your area.  Be aware of specific natural disasters, man made disasters  or political agendas that can pose a risk where you live or work.  The more urban the environment,

To the surprise of many, the need for water is much higher than for food. Many people have lived for 30 days with no food, but without water, after three or four days you are in serious trouble. People tend to underestimate how much water is actually needed to perform normal, routine tasks of daily living. Drinking water is the primary need, but you may need additional water for baths, cooking

Bushcraft Survival Long Term Wilderness Shelter 7 Part Playlist Pt 1 making a bow-saw handle from hazel Pt 2 building a long term shelter Pt 3 building a long term shelter Pt 4 making a raised sack bed Pt 5 making a camp chair Pt 6 thatching the shelter with pine branches Pt 7 heating the shelter with hot stones

Many survivalists are searching for a reliable means of communication and thus far have not found the answer. Many others place communications very low on the list of priorities. When times are tough and the systems currently in place are no longer functioning the survivor must be prepared to provide this most basic essential for himself. In my case, a reliable communication system is equal in

Be sure the seeds are perfectly dry so they don't mold. Store them in tightly capped small bottles, in a cool place Most seeds need a "rest period" of one to several months before they will germinate. After that, germination can be tested by soaking 10 seeds, draining them, and spreading them between layers of moist cloth. Keep the cloth moist. Germination varies between two days and two weeks