Topic: wild
Why the swiss champ is the classic swiss army knife
October 20, 2008 by evl
The swiss champ is probably the best swiss army knife out there. The reason for this is, its not bulky and it still has all the features that you would need if you are lost in the wild or Karoo. With the swiss champ army knife you can even start a fire. That is the swiss army knife that I have. I got it in UK / England a few years ago. Just before they started making swiss army knifes in China. The champ has absolutely everything you need in a survival knife. That is if you go the pocket knife route. Some survival experts which I am not choose to go with the solid blade knives. But the Champ swiss army knife is something you can use everyday as well.
5 reasons you should put a axe in your survival gear or bug out bag.
October 1, 2008 by evl
Axes are used to chop wood, generally. But in a survival situation you need a axe.
For protection
A axe can be used for protection when you are attacked by wild animals other creatures.
Stuck
A axe can be used if you are stuck. A axe can get you out of many situations where you might get stuck and its much stronger than a knife so it can bash through rocks if you really need to.
Chopping fire wood.
Obviously you need a fire and what's better than a really big fire in a survival situation, except when there is war or you are being chased my people.
Climbing.
A axe can also be used to help you climb, you might find it hard than with a normal climbing axe but if you need to make foot holes its easier to do it with axe than with something else.
Bushcraft
Anyone living in the bush must have a axe. Its just one of those things that you cant go without.
What is the perfect water bottle for survival in the wild or field?
October 1, 2008 by evl
Why to wear leather boots in the wild and in the Karoo
September 10, 2008 by evl
There is a simple reason for wearing leather boots in the wild. Protection. Most scorpions can not sting through thick leather and some dangerous snakes can also not bite through leather. Scrorpions usually aim for the heel and as long as your heel is covered you are more safe. I am not talking about one layered shoes. You get shoes that have several layers of leather and those are the shoes that you should wear. Simple tip but it helps.How to make smoke to signal someone in a airplane or helicopter.
September 9, 2008 by evl
If you are stuck in the wild you need to plan for ways to get out. One of the most frustrating things is when someone is stuck in the jungle is when they see a airplane or a helicopter but they cant signal for help.
You should have a fire reader or at least a way to make a fire incase you hear oncoming airplanes or helicopters.
The best place is on a hill or a place with no trees. If its in the middle of nowhere and there are usually no people they will notice smoke, but you have to get their attention.
Here's how.
Wet wood. That's it. Throw wet wood on a fire and it will smoke. Leaves also works. If you cant find any leaves or wet wood, use live plants and if you cant find a plant throw in your some of your clothes.
But the answer is wet wood works the best to make smoke.
A explanation of Bushcraft
September 9, 2008 by evl
Bushcraft is the term used mostly in America , also known as long term survival skills. Basically living in the wilderness for long periods of time, instead of just trying to survive and get out of the wild bushcrafting is like running to the wild to escape whatever it is that poses a danger. For instance if war was to break out, most survivalist would go live in the bush. This is called bushcraft. Living in the bush or wilderness.