Wilderness Skills Videos

There are many edible plants in the wild, but identifying them can be tricky. Research and identify non-toxic plants and berries found in the wild with life-saving tips from an experienced...

A survival kit should include essential items, such as a knife, matches or fire starters, a flashlight, a compass, a whistle, rain gear, high-protein food, water and means to sanitize water. Find...

Using a compass involves holding it as level as possible, finding the desired direction or bearing and using the magnetic north needle as reference. Use a compass to navigate through the...

Wilderness survival has as much to do with psychology as physical survival, so getting into the right mindset is the first step in planning a survival tactic. Learn a few acronyms to live by with...

Making a compass in the wild can be done using a sewing needle, a magnet and some stagnant water, or it can be done using the shadows of the sun to find east and west. Get your bearings in the...

Making a fire without matches is possible by using magnesium flint steel or by using friction to create an ember. Always have tinder ready to ignite with life-saving tips from an experienced...

In the wilderness, healthy people can survive without food for as long as eight weeks, assuming they have plenty of drinkable water at hand. Understand what the body goes through during starvation...

Techniques for surviving in the wilderness rely heavily on practice, preparation and common sense, as there are many useful items that can help boil water, prepare food or hold together a shelter....

Building a shelter in the wilderness is key to survival, especially in harsh conditions, so consider using rain gear, sticks and debris to create a lean-to or tent for protection. Create some...

Making a fire involves starting with the material that is easiest to ignite, such as dried bark strips, and building up to longer-lasting woods, such as maple or pine pieces. Find out how to build...

The parts of a compass include the degree measurements around the circumference of the circle, the magnetic north needle that always points north and any other attachments, such as a magnifying...

Tying bandannas around ankles and walking around in tall, wet grass early in the morning is a good way to collect dew for safe drinking water. Collect morning dew with tips from a safety...

Collecting rain for safe drinking water can be done by tying a bandanna or cloth to a tree and letting water collect in the cloth. Collect rain water with tips from a safety enthusiast in this...

Collect drinking water safely by using a poncho to gather rain water and making it drip down into a container. Use a poncho for collecting water with tips from a safety enthusiast in this free...

Filtering drinking water safely requires a tarp and the use of fire to boil water to create condensation that will builds on the tarp and drip back into a container. Filter water safely with tips...

Commercial water filters used to make drinking water safe cost anywhere from $40 up to $400 and can come in the shape of a water bottle. Learn more about commercial water filters with tips from a...

When looking for safe drinking water, try to look for water that is quick moving like a river or stream. Acquire safe drinking water with tips from a safety enthusiast in this free video on...

Collecting drinking water safely requires tools like a cup, cord and a clear plastic bag. Use the right tools to collect water with tips from a safety enthusiast in this free video on drinking water.

Stagnant water bodies with mud puddles or green algae generally are not safe to drink. Avoid stagnant water bodies with tips from a safety enthusiast in this free video on drinking water.

A transpiration still is used to generate drinking water by putting branches in a plastic bag, tying the bag closed and letting sunlight generate sweating. Use transpiration still with tips from a...

Man-made timber like cotton balls soaked in Vaseline can be used to safely start a constructed fire and keep it going for a good length of time. Create man-made timber for fires with tips from a...

When constructing a fire, arrange wood safely in three piles close to the shelter for tinder, kindling and reserve fuel. Organize wood piles for a safe fire with tips from a safety enthusiast in...

A lattice work fire is used for cooking and heating and is constructed by safely putting tinder between two large pieces of wood. Build a lattice work fire with tips from a safety enthusiast in...

A magnesium starter is used to safely start a constructed fire by scraping magnesium into a pile under the tinder. Use a magnesium starter for fires with tips from a safety enthusiast in this free...

When using hurricane matches to start a fire, safely construct the fire by putting the tinder in a pile and lighting it with the hurricane match. Start a fire with hurricane matches with tips from...

Construct fires safely by observing surroundings and not getting a fire going in a dry area under a tree or next to a vehicle. Start a fire safely with tips from a safety enthusiast in this free...

Constructing fires are useful in emergency safety situations like needing heat for warmth, cooking and purifying tools. Discover emergency situations that fire can be used during with tips from a...

Items like dry brush and shrubbery can be used as tinder to construct and start a fire safely. Use tinder to build a fire with tips from a safety enthusiast in this free video on fire safety.

Twine is good to construct fires safely with because the individual threads are light and unravel quickly. Ignite a fire safely with twine with tips from a safety enthusiast in this free video on...

When constructing a fire with wood, start to gather wood an hour before the sun goes down and circle the fire sight safely as to not get lost. Collect wood for a fire with tips from a safety...

Construct a fire with a circle of rocks within a safe distance for the shelter to keep warm and dry. Choose a safe location for starting a fire with tips from a safety enthusiast in this free...

A fire base is a non-flammable surface like a rock or piece of metal to safely construct a fire on. Locate a fire base with tips from a safety enthusiast in this free video on fire safety.

Constructing a fire reflector helps safely direct heat and light of a fire and anything non-flammable such as the face of a large rock can be used. Utilize a fire reflector with tips from a safety...

Constructing a fire safely can be done with tools like a magnesium starter, waterproof matches, and jute twine. Use the right tools to start a fire safely with tips from a safety enthusiast in...

To make a bow and arrow in the wilderness, find three flexible sticks and use a chord from a survival kit. Build a bow and arrow in the wilderness with tips from an experienced outdoorsman in this...

To hunt with a bow, make an arrow out of a straight stick to survive in the wilderness. Build a bow and arrow with tips from an experienced outdoorsman in this free video about wilderness survival...

An important wilderness survival skill is knowing how to fish, which requires basic supplies like a fishing hook and string. Find out about basic fishing supplies with tips from an experienced...

To fish in the wilderness, find some bait then cast the fishing line into the water before tying the line to a branch. Discover more about fishing in the wilderness with tips from an experienced...

To make a fishing skewer in the wilderness, tie branches together and sharpen them with a knife. Craft a fishing skewer with tips from an experienced outdoorsman in this free video about...

Before making any trip into the wilderness, the most important tip to know is how to make a survival pack. Get more wilderness survival tips from an experienced outdoorsman in this free video...

Wilderness survival skills, such as catching food and making a water purification system, may one day ensure survival in the wilderness. Get wilderness survival skills and tips from an...

Wilderness survival includes recognizing the symptoms of dehydration. Recognize dehydration symptoms including sunken eyes, dry tongue and loss of skin elasticity with tips from an experienced...

Finding safe drinking water, such as running water, is critical to wilderness survival. Learn to dig a hole to get clean, pure water from an experienced outdoorsman in this free video about...

A wilderness survival kit should always include water purification tablets for cleaning drinking water. Get clean, safe drinking water with water purification tablets with expert tips from an...

Finding drinking water is critical to wilderness survival. Know your location and where to look for clean water, such as between mountain ridges or near oceans, with tips from an experienced...

Survive in the wilderness by making a homemade water purifier can be made using charcoal, sand, leaves and grass. Learn to purify water in the wilderness using tips from an experienced outdoorsman...

To make a charcoal water purification system for wilderness survival, layer fresh grass, sand, charcoal, dirt and dried grass. Make a charcoal water purification with tips from an experienced...

In wilderness survival, a water purification system works by running the water through charcoal and dirt to create healthy drinking water. Learn more about the water purification process with tips...

To survive in the wilderness, collect rain water by using a tarp and a pan. Find out how to secure a tarp to collect rain water with tips from an experienced outdoorsman in this free video about...

Wilderness survival may eventually require finding food. Edible plants, fresh game and fish are necessary for a balanced, nutritional diet. Discover how to find food in the wilderness from an...