A Native American Cure For Scurvy
As expert survivors, we take pride in our ability to live where others fail. In this Survival Topics article a lesson learned by a famous explorer in the year 1535 can teach us how to survive.
Water Purification 101
Never trust any untested water source, no matter how clean it looks. Even the most crystal clear water can harbor disease organisms that at best may make you sick and at worst take your life.
For an introduction on how to make water safe to drink, read on...
Find the Temperature Using Crickets
Don't have a thermometer handy? Just ask a cricket - he can tell you what the temperature is. Here is the secret ...Edible Flowers
Flowers are often overlooked as a potential source of survival food. Often abundant, easy to locate and identify, edible wild flowers and even edible urban flowers are excellent supplements to your food supply.The Will To Survive
Survival is largely a matter of mental outlook with the will to survive the deciding factor. Be mentally prepared to face and overcome all obstacles and your chances of survival are greatly increased. Here is how...Survival Whistles
Often overlooked in survival kits, a survival whistle can be one of the best investments you have ever made. Lightweight, compact, and easy to use, the shrill blast of a good survival whistle will get you noticed...Bug Out Bags
I recommend that every Survivor make and maintain a Bug Out Bag. When an emergency strikes unexpectedly, your bug-out bag could be the one thing that keeps you and your family alive...Improvise a Signal Mirror
When aimed correctly, the brilliant flash from a signal mirror cannot be ignored. It will reveal your position in the densest of vegetation or in the most rugged mountainous landscape.
Here is how to improvise a signal mirror when you need one...
Harvesting Cattail Shoots
One of the best plants in terms of usefulness to the survivor is the common cattail. Easily identified and widespread, the cattail is a survival plant bar none. From survival food and shelter, to blankets and even clothing, the common cattail is your friend when the going gets tough – or you just want a quick handy snack.Use a Compass to Determine the Width of a Stream
Have you ever come to the edge of a stream that is too difficult to cross? Perhaps you would like to know how wide the body of water is without actually getting wet.
Your magnetic compass is a measuring tool that can be adapted to a variety of needs. As shown here, it can be used to measure more than just direction. Here's how...
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