When you’re lost in the wilderness and need to navigate without a compass, the shadow stick method becomes one of the simplest and most reliable ways to find true north. By using only the sun, a stick, and the ground beneath you, you can orient yourself with surprising accuracy. It’s a timeless bushcraft technique that…
Realizing you’re lost is one of the most terrifying moments any hiker or prepper can face. But panic kills faster than hunger or thirst. The key is to stop, think, and take control of the situation. This guide builds on the core principles from How to Navigate Without a Compass in the Wilderness — giving…
Survival Isn’t Luck — It’s Skill Forgotten survival skills aren’t just old-fashioned tricks—they’re the difference between panic and preparedness. When the grid goes dark, when panic takes over, and when the comfort of civilization disappears, you’ll only have one thing left to rely on: your skill. Gear breaks. Batteries die. Maps blow away. But a…
Forgotten survival skills aren’t just relics of the past — they’re life-saving techniques that modern preppers, campers, and everyday people need to bring back. If you’re serious about being prepared, it’s time to revisit the old-school methods your ancestors relied on for food, fire, water, and shelter. In this guide, we’ll explore 7 essential forgotten…
Learn how to identify, harvest, and safely enjoy common wild edibles across the U.S. Nature provides — if you know what’s edible. These foraging basics are part of the 100 Forgotten Survival Skills That Could Save Your Life collection of ancestral know-how. When you’re off-grid or in a survival situation, nature can provide more than…
Survivalist guide 2025: this is your field-ready playbook. Whether you’re new or you’ve logged a few nights under canvas, we go deep on core skills, the “why” behind every gear choice, and realistic drills so you can practice safely and confidently. We’ll dig deeper into each core skill, unpack the “why” behind every gear choice,…
A survival knife is more than a blade — it’s the foundation of dozens of forgotten skills that once meant the difference between life and death. This tutorial expands on lessons from 100 Forgotten Survival Skills That Could Save Your Life, showing you how to use a survival knife to cut, carve, build, and survive…