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Fun outdoor things to do with your kids

Doug Williams

In this age of smartphones and tablets, experts fear the next generation will grow up less interested in nature and more addicted to the information…

The lost art of whistling loudly with your fingers – if stranded it could save you

Doug Williams

What do you do if you require to catch the attention of someone in the wilderness; shout at the top of your voice or you…

Important tips on how to survive a shipwreck

Doug Williams

Shipwrecks are often considered a romantic adventure from the past featuring pirates and trading ships that sailed the waters in the 14th century or 18th…

Prepper: How to cook without drawing attention to yourself

Despite our natural urge to socialize and invite friends and family over whenever we can: in a situation where things have gotten out of hands, and…

Some real life Robinson Crusoe’s – Ada Blackjack survived 2 years on Wrangle Island

Doug Williams

There is no shortage of some amazing fictional accounts of daring castaways and deserted island survivals, however in real life these tales give more inspiration…

10 Environmentally Conscious Actions That Backfired In Strange Ways

Ever since Al Gore released An Inconvenient Truth, the world has jumped on the bandwagon to become more environmental friendly. However,  some backfired in some…

The next time you go walk-about: Australian prospector discovers a 8lb gold nugget worth $250,000

The new model of a smartphone which performs at a speed of light faster than the ones available only a few years ago surely sends…

The 4 best States to have a peaceful life off-grid

The modern society can surely have a detrimental impact on your lives, therefore, it’s certainly not a crazy idea to move to a secluded area…

Kit Tip: Why your collection of dead alkaline batteries aren’t really dead

Modern life runs on energy, and we are getting more and more accustomed to using energy so that we tend to forget that this energy…

Wild plants that can literally save your life in the wilderness

One thing that you may find in abundance in case you find yourself stranded in wilderness is wild plants, hundreds of them. It is extremely…