Jason Marsteiner

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81 Basic Survival Tips That You Should Know

In our unpredictable world, being prepared for the worst can mean the difference between life and death. Whether you find yourself stranded in the...

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Beyond the Wilderness: How WFR Skills Can Save Lives Anywhere

Beyond the Wilderness: How WFR Skills Can Save Lives Anywhere As the sun rose over the majestic mountain range, the group of aspiring Wilderness...

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Analogy of a Survival Kit

Analogy of a Survival Kit Survival kits are portable packages containing essential items and supplies that are designed to help individuals survive...

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EAT THE WEEDS – POISON HEMLOCK

Poison Hemlock Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum) as the name delineates, is a poisonous plant and should not be eaten. It is one of the deadliest...

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EAT THE WEEDS – GREAT MULLEIN

Great Mullein Great mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is a biennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa but has now become...

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The 5 C’s of Survival Gear

The Survival Gear You Should Have On You Even On A Day Hike BASIC GEAR TO SPEND THE NIGHT OUTDOORS A common mistake most adventures make is heading...

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Get Home Bag / Survival Kit

What’s in My Survival Kit? A Practical and Honest Guide to My Get Home Bag Let’s get this out of the way: I don’t do Bug Out Bags. Why? Because most...

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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. Alberto is the...

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Why should I take a Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder Class?

If you are here then you are most likely an “outdoorsy” person and asking yourself those very same questions. Being “outdoorsy” comes at many...

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How to Survive an Avalanche

How to Survive an Avalanche: Prevention and Survival Tips Surviving an avalanche starts long before the snow begins to move. By understanding what...

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Survival Challenge – One Match Fire

Test Your Survival Skills: The One Match Fire Challenge Do you ever test your survival skills? Looking for a way to push your limits and practice...

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

Train Like You Play: Why Everyone Needs Their Own Survival Gear A question I get asked a lot, especially from families or groups attending my...

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