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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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A group of people wading through a shallow creek surrounded by tall grass and forested hills during a survival training. A bearded man in the foreground is smiling at the camera, wearing a brown cap, radio, and backpack. Participants behind him are focused on navigating the water and terrain.

10 Reasons to Take a Survival Class at TSU

Reasons to learn survival skills are legion, but here are ten to consider before you sign up for a survival class.

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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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Americans Are Heading Out Into The Wilderness… Unprepared

Because of technology more Americans are heading out into the wilderness, unprepared.  With Facebook, Instagram and many other social media platforms at your fingertips, people are […]

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Survival Myths That Could Get You Killed

There are a lot of survival myths or myths about lifesaving techniques that are completely false and potentially life threatening.   In a state so filled with outdoor adventurers there is likely an interest in survival and outdoor classes like the ones we teach on location at The Survival University but is all the information we pack into the backwoods as helpful as we think?

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Survival Psychology and Creating a Survivalist Mindset

Survival is not just about wilderness skills, it is also about a strong mindset. Understand Survival psychology to increase your survival chances.

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