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Setting(Splinting?) a Fractured Leg

Would you know how to set a fractured leg in an ‪emergency‬ situation? Here’s one take on how ‪firstaid :http://www.backpacker.com/first-aid-manual-fractured-leg/slideshows/48 Comment #1: Just a heads...

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Wildfire Saftey

What if you are backpacking or camping, and are confronted by a fast-moving wildfire? What should you do? What should you carry? Learn some tips...

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How to Camouflage a Tent?

Zed Adobe asks: “What is the best way to camouflage a tent?” Comment #1: Be aware of the infra red signature of your sleeping arrangements, a good surplus army tent is equipped with material to provide...

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Have You Been Attacked?

Vincent Tesler asks: “Has anybody ever been attacked by other people while backpacking in the wilderness or in the mountains? What did you do?” Comment #1: No but I was ‘verbally assaulted’ by a french...

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Backpacking in Nevada

MaryJoe Higgins asks: “I am going on my first backpacking trip in October in Nevada. What is the best way for me to prepare for this physically? I’m in reasonable shape, but not great. Any advice?”...

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How To: Make a Campfire Oven

How to make a campfire oven from a cardboard box:http://www.angelfire.com/ia3/camping/ovensplus.htm Comment #1: Love this. It works great. I have always used them. Heard tell a turkey was cooked in one...

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Drinking Water from Salt Water?

Robert Thompson asks: “so I live in florida. so if I make a still to boil saltwater in can I make drinkable water by distilling saltwater or brackish water.” (Our Response) Check out this new...

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A Purification Method

Here’s one method to purify water in an emergency. Comment #1: Make sure that the water you use doesn’t have any hazardous chemicals in it such as mercury, gasoline, motor oil, dry cleaning fluids,...

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How to use a compass

Learning to use a compass is very important! Here’s an overview:http://attherazorsedge.blogspot.com/2010/04/how-to-use-compass.html Comment #1: I consider navigation the most fundamental...

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Copperhead Venom – Survival Situation

Doug Kropelnicki asks: “Question for any survival guru’s: In the Appalachian Mountains we have a few pit vipers, the most common being the copper head. I have heard that their bite does not contain...

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Have you ever made your own primitive weapon?

Tell us about it. Top Comments: My pap-paw carved me a slingshot, that’s as close as I’ve come. Still have it. A few bamboo arrows. Practice, practice, practice and learn by doing. Can’t the NSA is...

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Unexpected Knee Pain on Appalachian Hike

Check out this story of struggle and survival. http://www.wildernesssurvivalstories.com/story.php?storyID=109 The post Unexpected Knee Pain on Appalachian Hike appeared first on Camping Survival.com Blog.

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Dental Floss in a Survival Situation

Besides it’s normal use, in what ways do you think you could use a container of dental floss in a survival situation? Top Comments: It’s sterile, waterproof thread. I could use good dental floss for...

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The Three W’s of Layering

Here is another great article from Marty over at the Wilderness Learning Center. Check the link for his group page.www.facebook.com/groups/103063040679/   Top Facebook Comments: Knowledge passed down...

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Proper Field Sanitation

From Marty at the Wilderness Learning Center. The post Proper Field Sanitation appeared first on Camping Survival Blog.

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Long Term Shelter

What do you think of this long term shelter? http://joeoleary1.blogspot.com/2013/11/building-long-term-shelter-part-2.html   Top Facebook Comments: Wherever possible I like the idea of a living grass...

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Tom’s Latest Winter Hike

This is a picture from one of CampingSurvival Founder Tom Sciacca’s winter hikes. Do you know what this is and its uses?   Top Facebook Comments: Looks like a milkweed pod, blowgun darts, tinder,...

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Cutting Firewood With A Bow Saw

“Cutting Firewood with a bow saw” another article from Marty at the Wilderness Learning Centerhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/103063040679/   Top Facebook Comments: This is a real man’s bow saw. If...

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I Would Rather Be Lost in the Woods…

  Top Facebook Comments: Sounds like fun. I’d be scared either way! Perfect! Agree!!! Every day of the week. So True. That’s right! The post I Would Rather Be Lost in the Woods… appeared first on...

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Survival Blanket Shelter (Getting Out of the Office)

http://youtu.be/yMn9p1R0n8U The post Survival Blanket Shelter (Getting Out of the Office) appeared first on Camping Survival Blog.

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