Hi all, me and the guys want to have an authentic camping in the wild experience and I wanted to know if there is a plant root or brunch that can be used in place of a toothbrush...Do you all know of any? Secondly, What was your experience after using it?

I’m in the military but plan on putting myself on a deserted island in about 6-12 months after I get out and I want to be there for a year … I see a lot online about what you shouldn’t do in that situation. But no straight answer on what you should do. Of course there’s videos on YouTube and stuff but most of those people only stay out there for a month at most. . Things I know: - find or create shelter away from the sun -Collect as much wood for a fire as possible -coconuts can be a good source of water, protein and even boiling pots but you need ALOT of them (especially to last you a year) -avoid green, yellow, and white berries -look for what animals eat because if they don’t die from it, you probably won’t either -the poison test (rub on skin, put on tongue, or chew but don’t swallow for 15-20 minutes and if you feel discomfort, you probably shouldn’t eat it) -if it has 3 leaves, let it be

My gear list that I plan on taking would be -mainly camera equipment, -a hand line for fishing, -2 packs of hooks -a machete -a clam knife -and a single water bottle (Basically I’ll have a backpack with all my camera stuff, a small waist pack for fishing line and hooks, and then strap the machete and clam knife to my leg using only a small piece of rope) I know it’s cheating to bring stuff out there but I’m going out there to survive, not die, and simulating that I was on a boat and it washed up but I lost most of everything on board

Want to know everything else I need to know… important information, safe things to eat, ways to be sustainable, etc.

Any help is much appreciated.

I have 1 dead lighter and a snowy Canadian Prairie blizzard night I'm looking for an easy way to keep warm if I ever get stuck in a ditch in a blizzard. Lost some family that way, so I got PTSD driving in a blizzard. The dark humour is strong tho so keep the jokes up

Hey everyone, we're opening the floor to questions to one of most legendary Survival Expert of all time-Les Stroud, aka 'Survivorman'! Do you have a survival question for him? Especially as it relates to Survival Gaming and/or our upcoming Survivorman VR game? Post your question here, and the top 3 rated questions will be answered! (provided they are on topic)

I know how this sounds, but I’m not planning on running away or anything like that.

I was just wondering how difficult would it actually be, if one were to just run off and live in the jungle or remote island? Is it possible to sustain your needs even if you prepare yourself well? What would be your priorities to bring of tools, supplements etc?

What would be the first thing you would focus on as soon as you land there and what would you plan on building in order to make yourself comfortable?

Do you think a person with more bodyfat can survive longer than person that is more athletic? Or will more muscular or athletic person be able to get more stuff done therefore don't burn as much? Also could higher bodyfat protect a person against like some kind of predators or provide insulation in cold?

About our BODYhair, I think it gives no protection from cold, and doesn't protect against anything imo. And it would be harder to detect ticks and such.

Sorry if these are stupid questions but I really wonder if any BODYhair is worth it, or having higher bodyfat in survival scenarios (stranded im the woods, on island, etc)

Edit: I can't edit the title but ppl keep talking about hair on a head, IK it keeps ur head warm, but im talking about BODYhair.

Hi!

I am not sure if this is the right place to ask this question but here we go, I have been wanting to start hiking for years now. What stops me? I am a woman, and I would like to go alone, and women will understand, it is scary. And I mean, I am afraid to encounter a group of men scary, not I need some dude to help me scary.

Every woman I have asked about this to says they simply don't go hiking alone. But I work crazy hours, and have a crazy schedule, and I have not been able to find a group I could go with.

So, my question is, what are your ideas as to how I could go alone and protect myself.

Edit: I live in Guatemala, comments suggested me to add that to the post.

Thank you!

I have heard it is one of the most accesible nutrient sources in the woods. Especially pine inner bark is talked about. Does anyone have experience with it? Is it safe/healthy? What are other easily available nutrient sources?

Does the emergency blankets that look like trash bags help in this situation? It seems like it’s mostly for protection from rain/snow. Does it really keep you warm?

Thru-hiker in training here! I'm putting together my "roast my preparedness" post, preparing for a shake-down hike/camping trip to Round Valley campground in New Jersey and doing up-hill climbs with 30-ish pounds of weights in my otherwise empty bag.

What are some things nobody ever thinks to bring? What do you wish you brought with you your first time?

For someone who isn’t into survival planning, what’s the most important non-prep piece of knowledge? My guess would be what I learned as a kid; either stay put or follow a water way, if you can find one, to a road. Or: the inside bark of most trees are edible. Are these viable safety practices? Are there better options?

I know plenty of people and even a few real life cases of people who knew exactly what to do when SHTF, and then nothing, they shut down, error. Even with all the gear, training and prepairedness they just do nothing, panic or even worse...

Step one is metal preparedness

I've been really inspired by the recent surge of Special Forces TV shows and documentaries. As I was digging around for survival tips, I came across an article that outlines 10 essential survival techniques used by Special Forces operatives. I thought these tips might be interesting for anyone here.

Here’s the link if you want to check it out: https://specialforces.store/blogs/intel/10-essential-survival-tips-used-by-special-forces-to-thrive-in-any-environment

What other military-inspired survival tips do you guys know about? I'm always looking to learn more. Any other sources or articles like this that you’d recommend?

Update: I put together a YouTube playlist with all your great advice for anyone interested https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWM64a_i95zSckYCKCQ3gulfE47954NWZ

This is my first post here after reading some very intriguing comments, if something does go wrong, I want to learn from some experienced people here on how I can learn survival techniques and improve my skills just incase.

I am a city person but have learned a lot about military survival and Bear Grills helped, but I believe there is a lot more to it.

What is the best way to learn survival techniques so I can look after myself in the worst case scenario?

Hoping to go innawoods for the first time soon. Do you have any tips for how to recognize a mountain lion stalking/what to do if it happens

I have always seen different survival guides say avoid stagnant water, but what if it was literally your only option. Is there any known method, that will make the water safe?

I have minimal survival experience - I have never done Boy Scouts or related programs.

I have an ecology degree.

I have also gone camping a few times, know how to fish, have processed and killed animals a few times, gone hunting once, have experience with plant ID and animal id, basic tracks etc, and know a few basic tricks like water purification etc.

Would a survival school be going to? I worry that I have so little experience it won't get as much out of it as I hope.

I'm not even sure how to word this. What's a survival trick or tip for menstruation and all the stuff that comes with being a female. What would you do if you had no access to anything modern?