by Steve Thibeault It will be too late, when you find yourself in a precarious position in some wilderness environment for you to be searching for survival sites online. As such, you should make sure that you do this before you even set out and take into account the old Boy Scout motto “be prepared.” Always be sure that you are in possession of the information you need to overcome every eventuality. To help you get ready, a number of qualified survival sites exist on the Internet. You will find a great deal of information, techniques and resources at your fingertips. If you are a true...

To survive – to hang in there – to keep your head while all around you others are losing theirs – to stay in play – is a critical skill of leaders. Let’s face it – even the most astute, successful person will suffer setbacks, and surviving and overcoming those setbacks is the true measure of a leader. To some, survival sounds like a skill for a loser. And, frankly, there are many who try to survive by holding back, by not taking risk, by getting as invisible as possible. Those are not the behaviors of leaders – they are not what survival means in this article...

by Steve Thibeault Who could blame anyone for wanting to get away from the stresses and strains of everyday life, most especially those that we have come up against during the really tough recession of the last year? Whilst we may count ourselves as being very sophisticated when it comes to our standards of living and our methods of communication, we should also realize that we are very vulnerable and have, in large part, created the particularly thorny bed that we find ourselves now having to sleep in! Our modern life does seem to cause more problems than it solves and leaves us confused and...

by Steve Thibeault One of these days we all find ourselves in need of urgent medical care for some reason or another. Whilst we don’t like to think about it, we would be foolish if we didn’t prepare ourselves for just such a thing. If you are a smart homeowner you will keep one of those emergency first aid kits in an easily accessible place, but if you are an outdoor person of any kind you should carry one with you everywhere. Human beings love the outdoors, we are not sedentary and do not like to be stuck in an office location or at home for any period of time. There are so many great...

by Steve Thibeault Imagine if you were unfortunate enough to be injured and incapacitated in some way. For many people, this is the stuff of nightmares and they are glad when they wake up and realize it is all a bad dream. But for others, this nightmare has become a reality and if you’re ever likely to find himself in a wilderness environment of any kind, always be prepared by carrying something as simple as a howler whistle. The rescue howler whistle is not like a conventional whistle and was designed specifically for a purpose. Whilst it is always greatly recommended that you carry a full...

Being lost in the wilderness can be a person’s worst fear. However, there are several things you can do to try to prevent it from happening to you. If you do find yourself lost in the wilderness, you can increase your chances of making it back to civilization without anything life threatening by following basic survival skills. If you find you are lost, size up the area around you. Use your common sense to mark your barrings. Listen to the sounds out there to try to determine the type of surroundings you are in. Remember, you are in someone else’s backyard now. If the animals in the area begin to...

A well-prepared emergency survival list can help you survive a disaster or emergency situation that you may confront anytime. This becomes even more important for the outdoor enthusiasts who spend their days outside, away from the comforts of home. Be it camping, hunting, hiking or any other activity, these people are often exposed to more challenging obstacles. Hence, they are required to carry with them emergency survival kits that could help them to survive even in unfavorable situations. A fully equipped kit can help individuals reduce the risks that cause threat to their life. The right kit is...

If you are new to survival gear, you need to concentrate on getting a usable knife. Many times the knife you choose will not be big or oversize since these can make the knife usable and make it bulky to carry. It should be a simple knife, any other tool may be included with a knife can be bought separately that will work much better. Beware of additions on the knives, like hollow handles to store first aid kits, since this can cause the knife to be much weaker when you try to use it. The length to the blade can also be important since having one that is too big to make the knife awkward to use. On...

n So you just want to go for a short hike in the woods and really do not expect to be gone long at all. Well unless you only go about 100 yards from your car or house or whatever your home base happens to be, you should consider these 3 tips as important for your hiking survival. The proper outdoor clothing is a must. Do not just start out walking in shorts and a shirt. Be sure the clothes you wear when you hike are of course comfortable but will protect you from the elements. Proper footwear is of utmost importance. If you are a regular hiker then you are well aware of this. If you are a novice, then...

A survival knife is such equipment that can be of great help depending on its circumstances, size, construction and use. It can bail out people from the most impossible situations. When you are spending some time outdoor, there may be many emergency situations which you have to face. Since the fittest survive, you need to equip yourself with certain things that are useful in many ways and yet fit into your costume while taking up a very small space. But what is the best survival knife? To know this, we will have to conduct a research of the different types of them available and how each can help. ...