How to make your own hand sanitizer (it’s super easy).
Hand sanitizer is not as effective as washing your hands but will suffice in situations where hand washing is not…
How to stay clean (and healthy) in the wilderness – even if no water is available.
Hygiene is a typical routine for most people but cleanliness in the wilderness is sometimes...
How to identify Mountain Lion tracks and signs.
Mountain lions, also called cougars, may be found from the Canadian Yukon to the southern Andes of South America. They…
How to break your fall in combat situations to minimize injury and quickly maintain fighting advantage.
It is quite common to fall or be thrown during a combat situation. To minimize the chance of injury, and…
A study of assassination- purported CIA guidebook to assassinations provides self-defense lessons for survivalists.
The 19-page document below is a transcript of a file title "A Study of Assassination". It is believed to have…
How to identify Black Bear tracks and signs.
Black bears are highly dexterous, being capable of opening screw-top jars and manipulating door latches. They are very strong with…
How to identify Gray Wolf tracks and signs.
The gray wolf (aka timber wolf or western wolf) is native to the wilderness areas of North America, Eurasia, and…
How to track a person in the wilderness – and avoid being tracked by a human being yourself.
To track a human being, make sure you first understand how to track an animal. The concepts involved are similar…
Animal tracking and signs guide – how to track any animal (even people).
Tracks and signs (collectively termed “spoor” by trackers) include any kind of mark or disturbance left by the passing or…
How to identify mule deer tracks and signs.
Mule deer are indigenous to western North America and are named for their large ears. Unlike the related White-tailed deer,…
How to identify white-tailed deer tracks and signs.
White-tailed deer are native to the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, and South America. White-tail deer have also been…
Parts of the body that can be used as weapons, target areas, and immobilizing pressure points.
In a close combat situation, many people consider the fists as the only weapon of the body. Fists are important…
The five tactical rules to follow in a close combat situation.
The following are key tactical concepts that should be followed in a close combat situation. Each rule by itself is…
Making homemade deodorant in a survival situation.
We've frequently mentioned on Wilderness Arena, two important aspects of survival that many may find surprising – cleanliness and state…
The importance of soap and how to make it in a survival situation.
When you find yourself in a wilderness survival situation, cleanliness and hygiene are often not at the top of your…
How to open a metal can without using a can opener.
It happens to the best of us. You have the food but forgot the eating utensils or plates. When it…
How to make glue in the wild (pine pitch glue).
Glue can be used to repair tents, tarps, and to form tools (e.g. fletching on an arrow). It can be…
Arc welding using car batteries and quarters.
Imagine the apocalypse has struck, zombies are running wild, and civilization as we know it has basically ceased to exist–…
Convenient method of storing and carrying paracord rope – the “paracord grenade”.
Interesting idea – a paracord “grenade”. The cable ties, which allow you to hang the cord from jackets, belts, and…
How to make cement and mortar in the wild (aka survival cement).
In a survival situation, a mixture of mud and grasses can be used to create a substance known as “survival…
How to make rope from plants – fiber extraction and natural cordage construction.
You can make rope or natural cordage (rope and string) from many different fibers including (Bast) Dogbane, Milkweed, Nettles, Hemp,…
Rappelling with a carabiner brake.
Carabiner Brake Introduction Rappelling typically makes use of specialized equipment, such as brake racks and...
All about belaying – how to apply friction to a rope to arrest a stranded climber.
Belaying is a method of applying friction to the rope to control the amount of rope that is paid out…
Bowline on a Coil – how to secure a climber to a rope.
Bowline on a coil The bowline on a coil is utilized to secure a climber...
Rappel Seat – how to create a rappel seat out of rope.
Rappel seat left hand brake The rappel seat is utilized to form a rope harness...
