SURVIVAL SKILLS / GENERAL

Core wilderness and urban survival skills: fire, navigation, signaling, improvisation, and situational awareness. The fundamentals that underpin everything else.

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2024-02-01 3 MIN READ INTERMEDIATE

Map and Compass Navigation for Bug-Out Bags

Mastering map and compass navigation ensures reliable low-tech guidance in emergencies, vital for bug-out scenarios when GPS might fail. Essential tools include a topographic map, compass, pencil, and mirror. Study your map, set your compass, take a bearing, walk, and reassess your position regularly. Avoid common mistakes like misreading maps or misusing compasses. Carry signaling tools like a mirror and whistle.

Navigation Survival Skills Wilderness Navigation
2024-01-25 3 MIN READ INTERMEDIATE

Creating Natural Pine Resin Glue for Tool-Making

Creating natural pine resin glue is essential for survival as it provides a strong, waterproof adhesive for tool-making and repairs. Gather fresh resin, charcoal dust, and water, then heat and mix carefully. Avoid common mistakes like overheating or adding too much water. Experiment with variations and always test before critical use.

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