In the world of firestarting,one of the most, if not the most common method of bushcraft firestarting seems to be the Ferrocerium Rod. This is a firestarting tool comes in the form of a long shaft of ferrocerium alloy, a mixture of iron and cerium, and a striker made of some kind of metal. TheContinue reading “Ferrocerium Rod (Firestarter)”
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Tourniquet (Medical)
Tourniquets are the first line of defense against a massive hemorrhage event, when arterial bleeding is involved. There are many tourniquets on the market, and there are also improvised options. The key element of the tourniquet is a band which wraps around the limb, and can be pulled or twisted tight to compress an artery,Continue reading “Tourniquet (Medical)”
Maps
Maps are one of the building blocks of land navigation. There are four primary maps for Modern Survivalists: Physical, Topographical, Road and Climate Maps. Another useful map is an Economic or Resource Map. Physical Maps Physical maps use a color scheme to help highlight raised and lowered areas, like mountains and valleys, to help youContinue reading “Maps”
Land Navigation
Land Navigation is the art of moving a person or group of people over land using a map, compass, and other navigational assets. It is an essential part of the Modern Survivalists tool box. Learning to read grid coordinates, contours, azimuths, and field expedient methods are all parts of Land Navigation. An excellent video onContinue reading “Land Navigation”
Grey Man
Grey Man is a survival concept which proposes being as unassuming as possible is the best way to be safe. This tactic places an emphasis on looking as civilian as possible, OR as tourist as possible, depending on which is a lower risk. It’s commonly considered the survivalists best friend, allowing you to evade riskContinue reading “Grey Man”
Featherstick
A featherstick is a type of fire making technique where you make cuts down the length of a stick, peeling layers off almost all the way to the end. This creates a “feathered” appearance on the wooden stick, and allows good air to fuel ratio. You can make feathersticks from almost any wood, although someContinue reading “Featherstick”
A-Frame (Shelter)
An A-Frame Shelter is a shelter using a single ridge pole and two side walls, pulled tight into a shape like the letter A. This type of shelter allows less mobility, but has increased wind protection. An A-Frame shelter might be best suited for non combat situations, such as when in a large group; lackContinue reading “A-Frame (Shelter)”
Fieldcraft
A type of skill or tactic useful in the operating field. Skills include: Bushcraft, Knotcraft, Surveillance, Marksmanship, Mechanics, Medical, Escape and Evasion, Night Movement, Camouflage, Land Nav, Water Nav, and Counter-surveillance, among others. Fieldcraft is an expansive term for many different survival tactics, and there are many ways to learn and training courses available. ForContinue reading “Fieldcraft”
Lean-To (Shelter)
The Lean-To shelter type is characterized by a single beam or line attached to two points, usually a pair of trees, with branches or a tarp serving as a roof on one side. This type of shelter is typically supplemented by a heat reflector to keep warmth inside the shelter. This shelter is extremely versatileContinue reading “Lean-To (Shelter)”
Bug Out, Bugging Out
Bug Out is a term used by Survivalists meaning to leave a location. This can be in reference to a disaster, combat situation, or permanent displacement. There is debate by many about when to bug out, be it well before an event, after, or if you should at all. Bugging out is typically up toContinue reading “Bug Out, Bugging Out”
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