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WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR BUG OUT BAG

We have the most in-depth bug out bag list to help you know exactly what essentials to put in your bug out bag for your next trip.

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The Get Home Bag

We share the get home bag essentials checklist which is everything you might need to get home in the case of an emergency just in case disaster strikes.

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What’s in a Wilderness Medical Kit

All medical kits, should assist you in opening and maintaining an airway, providing ventilations if needed, limiting blood loss, immobilizing a suspected fracture and treating environmental concerns.

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Recommended Gear List For Courses

Ultimate gear list for survival courses at The Survival University, covering essentials for various classes from beginners to advanced levels.

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Making a Lifesaving Whistle from Trash for Survival

Learn how to make a super quick and highly effective whistle hack that carries over distance. Prioritize your situation and ensure safety when processing found items. Use trash to your advantage and be a modern primitive by making an aluminum can whistle.

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81 Basic Survival Tips That You Should Know

Discover essential survival tips for any emergency situation with our comprehensive blog. Stay safe and prepared in the wilderness!

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Why a Knife is Not Your Most Important Survival Tool: A COMPARISON OF SKILLS AND TOOLS IN REAL-LIFE SCENARIOS

Discover why a knife is not your most important survival tool in this eye-opening article. Learn crucial wilderness skills for emergencies.

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Analogy of a Survival Kit

A Survival kit is a package containing essential items and supplies that are designed to help individuals survive during an emergency situation.

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Man wearing winter hiking gear and backpack in snowy mountain landscape, demonstrating proper cold weather clothing for survival training.

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.

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The 5 C’s of Survival Gear

The Basic gear you should have to survive the night outdoors. A common mistake most adventures make is heading outdoors without the necessary gear should something go wrong. People get lost, hurt, or stranded in the outdoors all the time and find themselves in life threatening situations because of their failure to prepare.

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Get Home Bag / Survival Kit

Gear makes things easier so I do still carry items in my car or on my body at all times. Here is a list of the pack contents that I put in my vehicle when I leave for longer trips.

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Train Like You Play: Why Everyone Needs Their Own Survival Gear

A question I get asked a lot by groups or families, that come out to class together is, “Does everyone need to bring their own gear?  […]

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