Survival Blog

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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Survival Gear

How to Dress for Winter Survival: Mastering the Art of Layering

Have you ever had that dream where you find yourself standing in front of a group of people in just your underwear? I am not complaining, but as I...

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How to Make Wool Boot Inserts for Warm Feet on Winter Hikes and Outdoor Adventures

DIY Wool Boot Liners: Keep Your Feet Cozy in the Cold Winter in Colorado can be beautiful, but it can also be tough on your feet. Whether you are...

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Choosing the Best Survival and Bushcraft Knife

Choosing the Best Survival/Bushcraft Knife A Comprehensive Guide for Survival University Students

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Suggested Reading Material

Suggested Reading Material

Every good university needs a textbook or two. Below are books I have either read myself or have been highly recommended by others but I have not...

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What's in a Wilderness Medical Kit

“What’s in your medical kit?” It’s a simple question with a very complex, situationally-dependent answer, especially for this paramedic with a strong...

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Recommended Gear List

Recommended Gear List For Courses

Colorado is a cold weather climate most of the year and with our survival school at 9400 feet, it can get frigid at night, even during the summer....

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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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