Everything you need to know about rope, cordage, and lashings.
Terminology To be able to construct shelters, traps and snares, weapons and tools, and other...
All about knots – their use and how to tie them.
Knots The basic knots, uses, and methods of tying them that you should know for...
Survival sewing – complete guide to sewing and repair in the wilderness.
Possessing the knowledge and ability to sew is an essential toolset if you are to survive in the wild for…
The ultimate guide to splices and whippings (used to splice ropes together).
It is not uncommon, especially in a wilderness survival situation where you possess limited supplies, to encounter situations where a…
All about hitches (used to tie rope to another object).
Hitches Hitches are used to tie a rope to another object such as a barrel,...
Construction lashings and their use when building structures.
Lashings are used to firmly hold together two or more spars (poles, masts, scaffolding, legs, trestles, etc.) There are numerous…
Weaving can be used to create mats, tarps, blankest, and more. All about weaving, mats, and looms.
All elements of rope work incorporates weaving or interlocking of strands by passing over and...
Stop ending your rope with a knot. how to create fancy but functional endpoints (plaits) for ropes.
Sennits Most ropes are braided by twisting the strands but strands can be plaited (called...
There are various environment injuries you can face in a survival situation – here’s the proper way to treat environmental injuries.
Introduction to Environment Type Injuries Heatstroke, hypothermia, diarrhea, and intestinal parasites are environmental injuries you...
Treating skin diseases and burns (wit antiseptics you can find in the wild).
Introduction Boils, fungal infections, and rashes typically do not pose serious health problems unless poor...
How to treat open wounds to stop infection in the wild.
Introduction Open wounds are serious in a survival situation, not only because of tissue damage...
Snake bites – how to treat snake bites in a survival situation.
Snake Bite Concerns The chance of a snakebite in a survival situation is rather small,...
How to treat spider and scorpion stings.
Treatment for Black Widow spider bite The black widow spider is identified by a red...
How to treat bee and wasp stings in the wild.
If stung by a bee, immediately remove the stinger and venom sac, if attached, by scraping with a fingernail or…
Insects are hazards in a survival situation – how to treat bites and insect stings.
Insect Hazards Insects and related pests are hazards in a survival situation. Insects bite as...
How to treat sprains and damage to tendons and ligaments.
The accidental tearing or stretching of a tendon or ligament (tissues that connect bones at...
Treating dislocated bones and joints (with little or no medical devices available).
Signs and Symptoms of a Dislocated Bone Dislocations are the separations of bone joints causing...
Treating broken bone fractures in a survival situation (with little or no medical devices available).
There are basically two types of bone fractures: open and closed. With an open (or compound) fracture, the bone protrudes…
How to prevent and treat shock in an injured person.
Shock is a life threatening condition that usually results from severe physiological stress and/or the lack of sufficient blood flow.…
Bleeding – how to control bleeding in the wild.
Serious bleeding must be controlled immediately or the victim may die within minutes. Here's how to control bleeding using basic…
In the wilderness, poor hygiene can kill you – the importance of personal hygiene in a survival situation.
One of the leading causes of death in long-term survival situations is infections and disease. Both leading causes are directly…
The most important survival lesson of all – all about water and dehydration in a survival situation.
Introduction Your body loses water through normal bodily processes such as sweating and urination. A...
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