In a society with a stable social organization, people get used to a certain level of comfort. Moreover, the definition of the quality of life in different countries is a relative value. The primitive savages that have survived to this day (Africa, the Amazonian jungle) exist in a society with a stable tribal organization and do not seek to live in any other way. And from the point of view of civilized citizens, even the leaders of these savages live much worse than the most impoverished ... Read more "
Survival Secrets
Forest survival kit - a list of the most necessary things
In this article I would like to talk about how to assemble your own survival kit. We will consider only the very basic necessities, without which in no case should you go on a long hike. Also, such a set will come in handy, even if you do not plan long trips to nature - the situations are different, wherever you go - to the forest, to the mountains or ... Read more »
Where and how avalanches occur - five reasons
About 100 people die every year in Europe during avalanches. At the same time, many Alpine regions cannot imagine their existence without ski tourism. Not surprisingly, at the initiative of European countries such as Austria and Germany, the European Avalanche Warning Services (EAWS) was founded. The purpose of this service is to prevent cases when people die in an avalanche ... Read more »
What dangers await in the forest?
The forest is a popular place for pleasant recreation and exciting leisure activities. Here you can walk and breathe fresh air, pick mushrooms, flowers and berries. It is also a great choice for a picnic and of course hunting. However, do not forget about the dangers lurking in the forest. We have already written about how to behave when meeting a bear. Today we will talk about poisonous and ... Read more "
What to do if you met a bear in the forest, and what not to do - instructions for all cases
Any walk away from settlements is nothing more than an invasion of someone else's (in this case, for a person) territory. It should always be remembered that the true owners on it are wild animals, since it is their habitat. The bear is the most dangerous and strongest animal in our forests. And if he met on the way, you need to clearly understand what you can ... Read more "
Forest Survival - Videos and Practical Tips
It doesn’t matter for what reason you ended up in the forest - went for mushrooms or berries, went hunting or went on a hike, you must know how to survive in the forest. Many, of course, will say that it is very easy to survive in the forest, but in fact it is not so - you need to know and be able to do a lot, because your life depends on it. How ... Read more »
Ways to make fire without matches and lighters - choose the option for yourself
The problem of lighting a fire in field conditions arises in the absence of traditional sources of fire. For many beginners, this is a problem. In such a situation, it is important not to despair and act using the available means. In practice, there are several effective ways that will help you get a fire and light a fire in field conditions, without matches and a lighter. Alexander Hi, I'm Alexander, the mastermind behind the blog. Your life in terms of career... Read more »
How to light a fire without matches in the forest - effective ways and videos
Undoubtedly, every survivalist should be able to light a fire without matches. Of course, it’s stupid to go into the forest without the means to make a fire, but there are different cases, for example, the matches that you took with you get wet, and you lost your lighter. Sometimes it happens. You have probably seen many times in films how people made fire without using matches, but it is one thing to see it, and another to try it yourself. ... Read more »
The main types of fires and how to make them - photo and video
Not everyone has the experience of making a fire, but sometimes there comes a point in life when it is necessary. Perhaps you have only recently begun to get involved in hiking, but there is nothing to do without a campfire. Why do you need to kindle a fire despite the weather conditions, and all your life experience in this matter is setting fire to dry grass in childhood. Alexander Hi, I'm Alexander, the mastermind behind the blog. ... Read more »
Video tutorials on survival for beginners
If you are interested in the topic of survival, this collection of video lessons will surely be useful to you. How to survive in the forest if you get lost, how to get yourself food and water, how to arrange a place to sleep, how to make a fire and make a shelter - these video survival lessons will teach you the most important things you need to know in order to survive. Alexander Hi, I'm Alexander, the mastermind behind the blog. Your life in terms of ... Read more »