wilderness survival Archives | Truth Survival Homestead Off-Grid and MORE! https://www.truthsurvival.com/tag/wilderness-survival/ Live & Thrive in 2026! Thu, 04 Jan 2024 15:45:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 The Ultimate Guide for First-Time Winter Foragers https://www.truthsurvival.com/the-ultimate-guide-for-first-time-winter-foragers/ Wed, 03 Feb 2021 20:15:10 +0000 http://www.truthsurvival.com/?p=2753 While a blanket of snow and ice may make foraging more difficult, you needn't give up wildcrafting just because the mercury has dropped. Depending on your geographical location, you may have dozens, if not hundreds, of different plants and fungi growing nearby. Just think, people didn't always have the option to run down to the […]

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]]> 10 Wild Edible Plants For Survival https://www.truthsurvival.com/10-wild-edible-plants-for-survival/ Fri, 14 Jun 2019 20:37:05 +0000 http://www.truthsurvival.com/?p=1141 When no other food sources are available, you’ll need to rely on Mother Nature to replenish your calories. That’s where foraging comes into play. If all of your pre-stocked food has run out, you should have the ability to spot and harvest wild edible plants.  Pay very close attention. If you consume the wrong wild plants, you […]

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]]> Best Survival Training and Guides https://www.truthsurvival.com/survival-training/ Mon, 10 Jun 2019 19:29:17 +0000 http://www.truthsurvival.com/?p=1003 Survival is one category that most people don’t think you can get a formal education in. I’ll agree- there aren’t any major universities where you can graduate with a degree in survival. However, there are survival training programs around the country where you can master the fundamentals. There are dozens of professional survivalists who offer workshops for an affordable […]

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]]> How to Build a Lean-To Shelter https://www.truthsurvival.com/how-to-build-a-lean-to-shelter/ Sat, 14 May 2016 00:42:19 +0000 http://truthsurvival.com/?p=59 We learned it all in grade school (at least that’s when I recall first learning it): One of our primary needs is shelter. I don’t think I’m going to get much argument on this one. A good shelter can protect you from the elements, create a barrier between you and predators, and even provide you […]

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]]> How to Use a Compass Like a Pro https://www.truthsurvival.com/how-to-use-a-compass-like-a-pro/ Sun, 08 May 2016 19:10:49 +0000 http://truthsurvival.com/?p=135 Here’s the thing: If you consider yourself a true outdoorsman (or outdoorswoman), and you don’t know how to use a compass, it’s a little bit like being a football player who doesn’t know how to pass. When it comes to survival (or even just backcountry hiking or camping), it’s pretty much a fundamental and essential […]

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]]> Top 25 Survival Skills to Know & Why https://www.truthsurvival.com/25-survival-skills/ Fri, 25 Mar 2016 20:18:04 +0000 http://www.truthsurvival.com/?p=214 I’m a firm believer in the following saying: “It’s better to know something and not need to use it, than need to use it and not know it”. Basically, it means that knowledge is the key to any survival situation. The more you know, the more likely you are to get home alive. Below, we’re […]

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]]> Going off the Grid Mistakes https://www.truthsurvival.com/going-off-the-grid-mistakes/ Mon, 07 Mar 2016 19:18:18 +0000 http://truthsurvival.com/?p=72 10 Common Mistakes People Make When Going off the Grid Living off the grid is something that many people aspire to do. The idea of having no bills and being able to self-sustain your lifestyle is definitely appealing. There are quite a few common mistakes that people make when they are making the move to […]

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]]> How to Build a Survival Shelter https://www.truthsurvival.com/how-to-build-a-survival-shelter/ Thu, 03 Mar 2016 18:54:57 +0000 http://www.truthsurvival.com/?p=400 When in the wilderness, you must know how to build a survival shelter. Aside from food and water, shelter should be a main goal when you’re trying to survive. It’s arguably one of the most important skills you can have as a survivalist. A properly-built shelter can provide you with a safe place to rest, as […]

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