On a cold and wet autumn day I seek out a common type of tinder that can ignite, even in damp conditions. I also gather White Cedar leaves to make one of my favorite wild edible drinks: Cedar Tea.
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Using some very basic supplies, I take water from a stagnant mud hole and turn it into crystal clear drinking water. No expensive filters or equipment was needed. This experiment is not something that I would recommend doing unless you are in a survival situation. However, I believe this is good information to remember in case of an emergency.
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In this episode I decided to take my camera with me on one of my hikes. I discover a fresh water source, and I utilize twigs from a certain tree to make a refreshing tea.
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In this video I showcase 2 types of Quinzees that I built. The first one is for the purpose of survival, the second is built to be comfortable. In a survival situation during the winter, my priority would be to build a quinzee before trying to start a fire. That's because it's hard to have enough wood to keep a fire going through a long winter's night. And a blizzard could easily snuff out the fire, which would leave you without shelter & fire. But a quinzee […]
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In this episode, I show you how to use natural shelters for emergency situations. I also share a story about a friend of mine, who needed to use emergency shelters on several occasions.
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