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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In this episode of Survival Hike: I collect yellow birch sap, which is being hailed as the new 'super drink'. & I realize that something is watching me.
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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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A close encounter with a bear got me thinking about ways that I could defend myself if a wild animal became aggressive towards me. In this episode I'll be sharing my experience, and I'll be testing out the SOG Spirit, which is a type of compact spear. I was impressed with the results, and I think you'll be too. *Please note that this is NOT a sponsored product video.
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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 episode, I explore a frozen waterfall while I tell the story of famous folk hero, Hugh Glass, who: went toe-to-toe with a grizzly, was buried alive, crawled over 100 miles through hostile territory, etc. All while surviving on nothing but wild edibles. Hugh is quite possibly, the toughest man who ever walked the face of this earth. Enjoy!
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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 made a survival cook-stove. It’s ideal for cooking food in conditions that are cold and wet. The self-sustaining fire remains hot because it’s elevated above the ground.
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In this episode I give a beginner's tutorial on how to use a Fire Steel: 8 tips on how to get the most out of your Fire Steel. Even if you've used Fire Steels before, you just might learn something new from this video!
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In this episode, I show you how I made my very own Rock Knife, and Rock Axe, without using ANY tools. My primitive knife & axe, aren't perfect, but they are able to get the job done in a survival situation.
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