Survival skills from ‘Adventure Merchants’
‘Adventure Merchants’ is the brainchild of Paul Evans, an Englishman now living in Melbourne. His company offers caving, kayaking, and climbing trips. He also takes…
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Survival: amazing stories of human resourcefulness
Stories of survival fascinate most people, and this is probably because few of us are ever placed in the situation where we are required to…
Don’t panic: How to keep your head in emergencies
Emergencies, by definition, are events that happen completely out of the blue. They will naturally cause high anxiety for anyone involved in the situation. Unfortunately,…
Avalanche wisdom
Avalanches are terrifying and for good reason. No matter how much we know about them, they are always a serious threat in the areas where…
Bugging out: preparation for the worst case scenario becoming reality
‘Bugging out’ is military jargon which came into being during the Korean War. It refers to packing some essentials and getting out of the danger zone…
10 Basic outdoor skills that are easier than you think
Regardless of whether you are a novice outdoorsman or have been active in the outdoors for your entire life, it is always a good idea…
How to communicate when the grid goes down
Have you ever thought about how you would communicate with your family if the grid goes down? How will you get in touch with your…
Winter is coming – tips on how to walk on snow or ice
Winter is about to start, and for many it heralds the coming holidays, the snowfall, and the beauty that winter can bring. For others, there…
How to survive house and forest fires
When you are trying to survive in dangerous circumstances, a fire can be your lifesaver because it helps you stay warm, safe, and cook food.…
Ultimate survival skill – bugs and how to eat them
Eating bugs for survival is not the most popular thing in Western culture, but it draws a lot of attention. People are more focused on…