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Lean-To Shelter Basics
A diagram telling the different parts of a lean-to and explaining what the parts are for.
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Fire Weed
There is a native american saying that when the fireweed stops blooming, summer is over. Fireweed is better in the spring, and as summer goes on, it gets more and more bitter. It is often found in disturbed sites. Names: Common Fireweed, Great Willow-Herb, Rosebay Willowherb Scientific Name: Epilobium angustifolium Health Benefits: Vitamin C Vitamin A Carbs…
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Squirrel Snare
A squirrel snare using wire is a snare that does not actually require you to be there for it to work, which is a big advantage to those in a survival situation. You can set the snare, and go about dealing with your other tasks, and the snare will do all the work. However, be…
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Foraging: Yarrow
—Yarrow— Achillea Millefolium, or “Yarrow,” has been used for hundreds of years as a medical plant for stopping the blood flow out of bad wounds. Not to be confused with the poisonous plant “hemlock.” Do note, this is a medical plant, so it should be treated like medicine, and not looked for as food. Health Benefits:…
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Fires: Cotton Balls and Vaseline
—Cotton Balls & Vaseline— You never will know what you will have on you in a survival situation, or even if you just can’t get your fire lit camping. The egg carton is just to keep them from sticking together. Notes: Slow burning(about 5min), giving multiple chances to start a fire. Rain resistant Wind resistant…
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What You Need to Know About Venomous Snake Bite Prevention and Treatment (Guest Post)
While trekking or camping in North America, you are relatively safe from the threat of venomous snakes as the vast majority of them are not venomous. However, you still need to give them a second thought before heading out on your adventures. According to statistics from the CDC, there are around 8,000 reported snake bites…
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Rain Collector
Rain water has the advantage over any ground water because it needs less purification. In case any rain should fall, in a survival situation it is good practice to put out one of many styles of rain collectors. To collect rain water, one option is to collect water running off your shelter, but another is to…
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A-Frame Shelter
An A-Frame is the go-to shelter if you are sleeping alone, and works both with or without a shelter. An a-frame shelter should not be used for more than two people. For larger groups, use a lean-to. It can be made to stand freely(see image above) or with the ridge-pole tied onto two trees. It…
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Cave Shelter
Do you know where to put a fire if you are sleeping in a cave? Do you know where to sleep and what to build? Here is a quick guide for that.
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7 Enemies of Survival
There are seven things you most need to be mindful of when in a survival situations. Know them when they happen so you can work to fix them.