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11/06/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Debunking some of the most common water survival myths

Water is one of the most important items you will need for survival, but it is often the first thing that everyone runs out of. Drinking water in the wilderness may also be challenging because people continue to follow dangerous water survival myths — and this article aims to debunk them. (h/t to PreppersWill.com) Water […]

09/24/2018 / By Janine Acero

Hungry in the wild? Take these 15 plants into consideration the next time you venture out

Out and about in the field? Why not bring home some exotic goodies – Canada’s countryside is chock-full of wild edibles, with more than 350 different species of plants and root crop to choose from. However, if this is your first time foraging, it is wise to refrain from touching or picking anything you are […]

07/20/2018 / By Janine Acero

19 Common plants that are edible and can help you survive in the wild

To be stranded in the wilderness is probably one of the worst things that could happen to anyone. It’s easily conceivable that you’ll go around in circles looking for the nearest settlement, all the while running out of strength and food. But the wilderness isn’t so barren after all – we know plants and animals […]

06/18/2018 / By Edsel Cook

A short list on primitive survival tools to use when SHTF

Primitive humans were adept at turning naturally available materials into useful tools. An article in Survivor Sullivan covers a list of simple survival equipment that could prove their worth in a SHTF scenario. A primitive toolset starts off with the basics. These literal sticks and stones will help build better implements. Small pebbles are used […]

10/25/2017 / By Janine Acero

How to find water sources in the wild like a pro

If you find yourself stranded in the middle of nowhere with next to no resources, water will be the most important priority to find. Your body can go for some period of time without food, and you don’t immediately need shelter unless you’re in extreme heat or in freezing conditions, but more than 24 hours […]

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