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Survival essentials: 5 Bushcraft skills for preppers

May 02, 2023 -

Prepping and bushcraft

They may seem similar, but prepping and bushcraft are two different things.

A prepper is someone who prepares for a disaster. Your preparation often involves various supplies and modern equipment.

Meanwhile, someone who practices bushcraft spends a lot of time in the wild trying to learn how people survived in the past. It is more of a hobby than a way of life.

Because they both entail skills and familiarity ...

Bushcraft survival skills to teach your kids or grandkids

June 09, 2018 -

Survivopedia covered this topic early last month in an article titled “Bushcraft Skills to Teach Your Grandkids for Survival.”

Teach them how to find water in the wild

In addition to food and a stable shelter, clean water is one of the most important resources a survivalist can get their hands on when in the middle of a survival situation. Teach your grandkid that there are three rules that he or she must follow when looking for clean water. Those rules ...

Master the art of wilderness survival with Dave Canterbury’s “Advanced Bushcraft”

July 27, 2025 -

In the vast, unpredictable realm of the wilderness, where nature reigns supreme, mastering the art of survival is no small feat. Enter Dave Canterbury's "Advanced Bushcraft: An Expert Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival," a comprehensive manual that transcends the basics and equips readers for long-term survival in the untamed world.

This book is not just a guide; it is a testament to the dedication and meticulous preparation required ...

Fun bushcraft projects to practice with your kids to increase their survival skills

March 11, 2018 -

How to build signal fires

If your child is separated from you and becomes lost in the woods, they will need to know how to make a signal fire. The international signal for distress is indicated by the number three, whether it be three blasts from a gun, three whistles, or three signal fires.

For this exercise, students will need to know how to look for dry tender, how to start a fire using friction and oxygen, and how to make the fire create large columns of visible ...

Dawson Knives, Health Ranger announce collaboration on new machete design and improvements to existing line of survival knives

February 19, 2024 - bushcraft knife, which is a 9.5-inch tool made of 0.140" CPM MagnaCut American-made stainless steel with textured G10 handle that does not swell, split, warp or crack.

"It's doing a lot of function for this size. This knife has been through the paces not only for a bushcraft knife, but it has skinned down about three to three and a half elk. We took it hunting and it worked amazingly," Roy said. "With all the functions that you can do with it, you can ...

Practice makes perfect: Soft skills for the well-rounded prepper

February 27, 2019 - bushcraft, first aid, setting up shelter, self-defense, and so on. But soft skills are equally important, especially since working with others increases our chance of survival.

Fortunately, soft skills can also be learned and developed. Here are some skills you will find useful during survival situations:

Just like hard skills, soft skills can be learned. Trainers and courses are available in local colleges ...

Dawson Knives warns of U.S. MagnaCut steel crisis: Prices to soar 80% as sole supplier shuts down

June 12, 2025 - bushcraft machetes, emphasizes generational craftsmanship. Apprentices train for seven years to master grinding techniques, preserving a dying art. But Roy lamented:

"Bad policies killed Crucible. Now, even if someone rebuilds U.S. production, it’ll take five years under current regulations."

The company’s commitment to 100% U.S.-sourced materials (except the now-imported steel) and 10% charitable donations to food banks and clean-water programs underscores ...

Chinese citizens resort to wearing feminine hygiene products, bras, fast food bags and fruit skins as makeshift MASKS against coronavirus as supply shortage worsens (PHOTOS)

February 02, 2020 -

The extreme scarcity of N95 masks in China has caused local residents to resort to clever, ingenious methods to craft their own face masks.

While these images may appear humorous, they actually represent a remarkable level of creative thinking and "bushcraft" skills that technically qualify as part of a legitimate survival mindset.

If you want to survive a pandemic, you need to learn how to think outside the box. These people are demonstrating how to ...

Foraging 101: Wild herbs and plants that will help you survive when SHTF

November 09, 2020 - bushcraft -- can be easily learned and perfected.

Learn more about how to survive in the wilderness by browsing stories at Survival.news.

Sources include:

AskAPrepper.com

GardeningKnowhow.com

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Essential gear you need for shelter, fire, water, and survival

June 08, 2018 - bushcraft skills, you can significantly improve your chances of survival when SHTF.

You can read more articles about the kind of survival gear that you will need to procure shelter, fire, and water when SHTF at Gear.news.

Sources include:

AmericanPreppersNetwork.com

HiddenDominion.com

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Survival priorities: How to stay alive when SHTF using the Rule of Threes

September 24, 2025 -

When disaster strikes, most people will be caught unprepared. Without stockpiled food, water or shelter, survival hinges on quick thinking and prioritization. The Rule of Threes, a fundamental survival principle, dictates that humans can survive:

For those caught unprepared, mastering these priorities could mean the difference between life and death.Shelter first: Protection from the elements

The first critical decision ...

How bulletproof is your EMP plan? These 8 things destroy even the best preparations

June 15, 2018 - bushcraft, identify trees and plants, hunt and fish, and navigate without a GPS device is absolutely essential following an EMP attack. These self-sufficiency skills are the only thing that will keep you alive, because there will be no more working supermarkets, gas stations, and other modern life essentials.

6) Lack of preparations for a backup bug-out location. Beyond just the inherent threat of martial law, the rapid takeover of large urban areas by the military ...

Master these top 5 essential survival knots

June 26, 2024 - Knot tying is an important skill for preppers, especially if you spend a lot of time outdoors camping or hiking.

Knowing survival knots can also help if you are preparing for emergencies. Different knots can be used to secure a shelter, tie down gear or even create traps for hunting.

When SHTF, a secure knot can spell the difference between having a secure shelter and your tent collapsing because of strong winds. (h/t to TruePrepper.com)

While you're ...

Prep before it’s too late: Important prepping lessons to learn from the coronavirus pandemic

April 06, 2020 - bushcraft classes or get official first aid certification in your free time.Never assume anything

Whether it’s the severity of a survival scenario, news about a pandemic or how much food you have left, don’t assume anything. Check your supplies regularly and stock up on items that are running low.

Assumptions can be dangerous, and they can cost someone’s life during a pandemic or a natural disaster like a hurricane or tornado.Preppers know the value of ...

Must-have items for sheltering in the wilderness

April 05, 2024 - bushcraft" knives and "survival" knives. (Related: Health Ranger Report: High-grade corrosion-resistant knives co-designed with Dawson Knives a popular choice among backpackers and preppers.)Combustion and lighting devices

These include fire-starting implements that will allow you to build a fire for cooking, drying wet things or keeping yourself warm.

Pack at least two different kinds of fire starters in your survival bag, such as a ferro rod and a lighter ...

Health Ranger Report: High-grade corrosion-resistant knives co-designed with Dawson Knives a popular choice among backpackers and preppers

February 20, 2024 -

The collection includes the "Escape from LA," a very popular magnet-cut alloy knife with a pry bar front end, which Roy co-designed with the Health Ranger Mike Adams himself. According to Roy, people have been taking these knives backpacking and doing survival techniques.

"They've been able to start fires and make a spear out of a knife," said Roy, describing all of the tools his company makes. "We have one guy chopped on a bunch of wood and hit some knots and all it ...

Basic survival and prepping skills that your kids should learn ASAP

June 28, 2023 -

Here are some of the basic survival and prepper skills your kids need to learn:Overcoming fear of the dark

Get them off the couches and lead them on their own adventure outside. This is necessary for bug-out situations where they have to move out during the night.

Start by accompanying them on walks after dark. Better yet, let them play flashlight tag with other kids.

Turn off the power or the lights in the house at night and let your kids practice finding ...

A self-sufficient legacy: 12 Useful prepping skills to teach the next generation

July 12, 2023 -

Instead of just letting them waste time on their smartphones and computers, teaching children useful skills can help them grow up into self-sufficient adults.

As a prepper, think about your life and list the practical prepping and survival skills you’ve learned as you got older. (h/t to TheEpochTimes.com)

These useful prepping skills can help your children become independent preppers before SHTF:Animal husbandry

If you have experience caring for livestock, ...

Prepare for no medical help being available – Books, natural remedies and first aid resources, will be the difference between life and death

March 11, 2020 -

(Article by Susan Duclos republished from AllNewsPipeline.com)

We noticed a recent discussion about medical care during a pandemic when doctors are extremely busy dealing with the spread of the new coronavirus, and attempting to contain that spread so it does not become an epidemic within the borders, although some would rationally argue it already is.

With leaked documents showing that hospitals are preparing for a massive influx of cases over the next two months , ...

Survival essentials: How to prepare an efficient fishing kit

May 21, 2023 -

To improve your chances of catching fish, learn about fishing, practice fishing using survival fishing methods and include a carefully planned fishing kit in your survival gear.

While you can save time by purchasing a ready-made survival fishing kit, these products won't always have items that you will need when SHTF.

For best results, you should learn how to prepare an efficient fishing kit and pack the things yourself. (h/t to Survivopedia.com)Artificial baits ...