If you were ever forced to bug out and survive in the middle of winter, knowing how to stay warm and dry in chilling rain or subfreezing temps is a must. And what if you had to do that without bedding, fire, or a blanket. Would you still be able to stay warm and dry? Since my brother was in town for the Thanksgiving holiday we decided to see how one of my favorite survival shelters — a debris hut — would fare on an overnight in some cold weather. The evening we did the test was going to be in the low 20s (Fahrenheit) so it was a great night to test the …
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Cooking With Cast Iron Over Camp Fire
During the recent Do It Yourself World survival training weekend we learned how to cook with cast iron cookware over a camp fire. This may sound simple, but there are certain techniques involved in cooking with an open fire. You cannot control the fire temperature as easily as you can with the stove top in your house. Cast iron is rugged and perfect for cooking right over the coals of a fire. You can boil water, bake bread and slow cook some fine meals with cast iron. You can even fry eggs. You should practice using your survival gear and survival food stash now when you have time. When your life depends on it is not the time to learn how to cook in the wilds…
Aircrew Wilderness Survival Training: Tropical Survival
Federal Aviation Administration guide to wilderness survival in tropical regions The post Aircrew Wilderness Survival Training: Tropical Survival appeared first on SurvivalX.com Guide to wilderness Survival.
How to build a simple pen bow
Taras Kul Shows how to build a simple pen bow The post How to build a simple pen bow appeared first on SurvivalX.com Guide to wilderness Survival.