Every second you are out in the wild the climate around you is dynamically changing. You need to be able to have some basic knowledge about this ever-changing climate in order to react properly and protect yourself. In this country, differences in air pressure and temperature can vary widely throughout the day and make it hard to gauge. (Desert climates can range from freezing during the night to scorching hot in the afternoon). (more…)

Finding your way in the wilderness is clearly the most important aspect of survival. With the ability to spend your precious energy traveling in the right direction, you will confidently travel to safety avoiding pitfalls along the way. (more…)

Building and sustaining a fire will determine whether or not you survive in the wild. Besides providing just heat and the ability to cook, a raging fire will bolster your spirits in the wild and boost morale of yourselves and others around you. These psychological benefits are probably as important as the physical benefits. (more…)

Perhaps the best way to prevent disaster and increase your overall chances of survival lies in preparing a thoughfully crafted survival kit. (more…)

Wherever you are traveling the human feet are likely to be taking the brunt of pressures of the outdoors. With the added weight of supplies and most likely a backpack, it is very likely that pressures on your feet will be extreme. Combine that fact with rough and rugged terrain and you can wear your feet out quickly. (more…)

Perhaps more than any one item, a knife is the most critical survival tool in existence. Whether camping with your family, hiking, or engaging in any outdoor activity, you will need tools in order to accomplish any task. This section specifically discusses cutting tools. (more…)