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The Survival University offers our community of outdoor adventurers a robust library of training material through our Survival Blog. We believe in passing on our knowledge to empower students with a wealth of information that we find relevant to learning.

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March Protocol

Learn the life-saving MARCH protocol for wilderness survival. Prioritize treatment to save lives in traumatic situations.

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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.

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Suggested Reading Material

Explore our curated list of recommended books, offering valuable insights and knowledge for any survival situation.

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How to Dig a Seep Well

Learn how to dig a seep well for clean water in survival situation. Get key tips on location, digging process, and water safety in this informative guide.

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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.

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The 5 C’s of Survival

Learn the essential 5 C’s of Survival: Cutting Tool, Combustible, Cover, Container, and Cordage. Equip yourself with key gear and knowledge for outdoor emergencies.

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The Rule of Threes

Learn the Rule of Threes for survival: prioritize breathing, shelter, water, and food. Prepare for emergencies with tips on safety and resourcefulness.

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General Survival Tips

Learn essential survival tips for facing natural disasters, getting lost, or emergencies. Stay calm, prioritize needs, find shelter, water, food, and more to increase your chances of survival.

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How to Find Water in the Wild

Let’s say you get lost in the woods. You’re by yourself and don’t really have any supplies. You know you need to find water — but how?

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CDC Backcountry Water

CDC Backcountry Water: A Guide to Drinking Water Treatment and Sanitation for Backcountry Travel Use Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevent

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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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Winter Car Emergency Kit

Emergencies can happen to anyone. Prepare for the worst especially during the winter by keeping supplies in your winter car kit! When building your emergency car kit, keep in mind the priorities of survival.

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