First Aid

First Aid

The main thing when you are out in the woods, camping or far from help in any situation is to be safe and wise with your decisions. The smallest little injury, cut or sprained ankle can end up turning an afternoon hike into a very dangerous situation. Always make good decisions and think about the…

Animals:

Animals:

BC has a wide range of animals. Our coastal waters bring abundant sea life, birds and mammals of all shapes and sizes. This post is going to cover some of the aquatic life, aerial life and terrestrial animals that you may encounter. The Ocean Our coastal waters have a wide range of animals that live…

Tools To Bring

Tools To Bring

In a non-survival situation, like camping or back packing you have the choice of what to bring. Many people would have a few variations but the basics are as follows: Navigation tools, sun protection, proper clothing, illumination, first aid, fire starter, repair kit and multi tool (Swiss army knife), food water (filter), and shelter (tent/tarp)….

FIRE FIRE FIRE !!!

FIRE FIRE FIRE !!!

Well, we have looked at some ways of staying dry and creating shelter from the elements. The next thing we need to study is how to make a fire!! Keeping warm, keeping dry, cooking food, sending a resume signal. These are some important reasons to hone your fire starting skills. Now, there are tools we…

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Survival Shelters

There are many different scenarios in which you may need to survive the night outdoors. Making a shelter may be one of the most important aspects of your survival. For this reason I am making it my first post!! The most likely scenario is getting lost while hiking. Or darkness sets in faster than you…