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Did you know... You can find water using insects!
Using insects to find water can be a life saving technique in a survival situation. This is more so the case when other signs of water are hard to find. Looking out for the following may save your ...
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Ten Basics Of WIlderness Survival
For any wilderness explorer, there are 10 basics of survival to master! 1) Water - The body can only survive a few hours to a few days without water, depending on conditions, temperature, levels of...
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The Power of Probiotics - Part 1
You may be aware of the recent trend for the increased consumption of probiotic foods. Probiotic foods are full of bacteria which can be extremely beneficial for an individual's digestive system. H...
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The Importance of Fire in Wilderness Living
If you have ever watched any television shows about bush craft or survival, you probably have noticed that all the participants seem to be obsessed with collecting fire wood and lighting fires.This...
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The Lockdown Kitchen – Flour Shortages and How to Bake Bread the Easy Way.
When England first went into lockdown as a result of Covid 19, many of our local supply chains were affected, including bakeries and supermarkets. Luckily, there was always a sufficient supply of b...
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The Good Companion's Guide To Dog Walking
Most vets would advise that your average dog should be walked at least once a day, preferably two or three times a day. Walking your dog not only provides physical exercise (for you as well) but is...
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Tropical Wild Edibles - Bamboo
Botanical name: Bambusa x Common names: BambooFamily: Bambusoideae, part of the Poaceae (grasses) family. Considered as one of the oldest existing grass family plants on Earth. It is a perennial ev...
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A Guide to British Fauna - Edible Dormouse
Scientific Name : Glis glis, Myoxus glis L., Sciurus glis Common Names : Edible doormouse, Fat doormouse Physical appearance : The edible dormouse is the largest dormouse in existence. Its combine...
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Hard Tack - The Ultimate Survival Food - What is it and how to make it?
A Guide to Hard Tack Hardtack is a dried survival food with an extremely long shelf life, making it ideal for long term storage. Hardtack, also known as Ship's Biscuits, Tooth Dullers, Pilot Bre...
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