M40's Wilderness Survival Skills
M40's Wilderness Survival Skills
Disclaimer: I am NOT a Y2K freak or a militia wacko. If you are looking for tips on hoarding supplies, becoming a shut-in or building nuclear fallout shelters, you've come to the wrong place. There are plenty of nut cases out there who intersperse "survival" information amongst heaps of "end of the world" type bullshit. These folks are scare-mongerers at best, and some are dangerous individuals.
If you are looking for "earth-friendly" or "green" survival information, you should leave now... you will not like what I have to say. Go cuddle a shrub on someone else's site.
These pages are dedicated to keeping folks alive in the wilderness for the SHORT TERM, whether lost, injured, or stuck somewhere. I've come across far too many stories of hikers and hunters dying out there, and figured my extensive outdoor skills could be put to some good use. These tips, tricks and skills are based off of many years spent camping, hiking, and hunting. As a kid, I happily camped through blizzards and sub-zero temperatures. These skills also come from time spent at the USAF Survival School at Fairchild AFB in Washington State. Between my own hands-on outdoor experiences and some extensive research, I have gathered and assembled here what I would estimate to be the simple but effective skills that almost anyone can use.
If I could stress one key point up front, it would be to inform people of EXACTLY where you are headed, and PRECISELY when you should be expected back. If you have properly notified responsible folks of your intended location(s), a survival situation should last for hours instead of days!!
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VISIT M40's WILDERNESS SURVIVAL STORE The best wilderness survival gear on the market! Backyard campers and Rambo wannabe's... go buy a Bear Grylls kit. When you get serious about your wilderness activities... come see my gear. Hikers, mountain bikers, cross country skiers, ATV'ers, off-roaders, and others whose activities carry them far and wide... discriminating outdoorsmen opt for quality gear. |
SELECTIONS
NEW PAGES! - Here's a list of what's new, and what's coming soon!
MOTHER NATURE - Don't get romantic with her unless you bring some protection!
A HISTORICAL REFERENCE FOR THE MOTHER NATURE PAGE
SURVIVAL PRIMER - Quick reference sheet with basic tips and pointers.
FIREMAKING - Some basic, and not-so-basic skills.SHELTER - How to find or build it fast.
WATER - How to find and treat water.HUNTING AND SNARING - How to thump some chow using primitive weapons and tools.
NAVIGATION - How to use a compass (or other sources) to find your way.
WILDERNESS CAMPING TIPS - Tips that will save you time, money, and aggravation.
BUILD A SURVIVAL KIT - Most materials are readily found, and I have sourced the rest.
M40's TEN CENT Survival Knife! - See how it's easily made in just a few minutes.
M40 Review - Ranger Rick's Survival Necklace. A good value.
Turn a $20 Ghurka Knife into a Respectable Survival Knife - Another M40 Basement Project
THE READERS RESPOND - Some tips and advice from those of you who have emailed
SURVIVORMAN - By popular demand, I've rated this TV series.