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MOJAVE SCISSOR TRAP

Learn how to set up a powerful Mojave scissor trap for wilderness survival, delivering force to dispatch prey instantly.

T Bar Snare

Learn how to set up the effective T Bar snare trap for survival situations. Discover tips on notching uprights and using the Penny Snare.

Top 10 Must-Haves

Discover the top 10 must-have items for wilderness survival in this blog post. Ensure you’re prepared for any outdoor adventure.

Top 10 Survival Myths That Could Get You Killed

Learn the truth behind 10 common survival myths that could put your life at risk. Debunk the misconceptions and stay safe.

Wilderness Survival Tips

Essential wilderness survival tips for staying safe and prepared in emergencies. Learn crucial skills, practice regularly, and boost confidence for outdoor adventures. Visit our blog for more tips and join our hands-on classes.

The Principles of Clothes Layering

Learn the art of clothes layering for ultimate comfort and warmth in ever-changing weather conditions. Discover the key principles of base, insulating, and outer layers, along with essential tips for head, feet, and hand protection.

PREVENT WINTER INJURIES

We thought we would share a few general winter survival tips to help prevent winter injuries caused by changes mother nature may have in mind.

Winter Clothing

Layering clothes is an effective way to stay comfortable and protected from the elements in various weather conditions. By layering clothing, you can regulate your body temperature, stay dry, and adapt to changing weather conditions. This technique is commonly used in outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, skiing, and mountaineering. The meta data also includes information on the types of layers and fabrics to use, as well as the importance of layering for different activities and climates.

Another Tucking Survival Tip

An easy to follow survival tip. If we tuck our pants into our socks, shirt into our pants, and so on, we trap this warmed air in a pocket of insulation so it can keep us warm instead of heating the universe. If you have long hair, tuck it into your shirt, too. Anything you can do to hold the heated air in and close to your skin will go a long way toward keeping you warm.

Costa Rica Jungle Adventure

I’m going back down to Costa Rica to see my friend Alberto Lopez for a Jungle Adventure and would like to invite you to come with me.

Survival Tip – Wool Inserts

A great “in between adventures” project is to make some wool insoles for your boots. You can use scraps from our other projects or swing by the Goodwill and find an expensive wool blanket for a few dollars.

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