Survival Situations

Survival can be difficult even at the best of times and can be both psychologically and physically intense; testing you to the limits. This is likely to be magnified even further if you are ...

Although some insects can be a source of food in a survival situation, they can also be extremely hazardous. Their stings and bites can cause skin irritations and allergic reactions and can carry ...

How various types of disasters and catastrophes make it virtually impossible to have once single evacuation plan set in stone but why it’s useful to discuss possible disaster scenarios and to make ...

How it’s important to scope out the lie of the land and water first when faced with crossing a river, stream or rapids in a survival situation. Identifying potential hazards and understanding some of ...

The importance of not panicking should you fall into quicksand or a mud bog. Assessing the situation and then the importance of doing everything slowly and being patient in order to get out as well ...

How it’s often the psychological make up of a person that determines whether they survive or not over and above all other factors put together. How, no matter what survival skills and techniques ...

How a basic understanding of the weather an ability to read the signs from the sky and all around you can help you to predict a change in weather which can help you dramatically in a survival ...

The elements of survival at night are much the same as in the daylight hours in terms of your priorities and how you deal with that physically and mentally will very much depend on whether you’ve ...

Frostbite is the result of your skin tissue having prolonged exposure to extreme cold – usually temperatures of below zero Celsius (32F). Not only does it freeze the skin but also damages the ...

How the psychology of survival can play a tremendous part in determining whether or not you’re able to survive an emergency situation. Techniques you can carry out yourself and courses you can enrol ...

The reasons why an animal might attack and basic tips for what to do if you think you are at risk of being a victim. How to react during the attack and what to do once it’s over. How you can reduce ...

How there are several things you should consider when faced with a sea survival situation and how your equipment and skills can help you to survive. How a sea survival situation can throw up so many ...

How to recognise the different types of illnesses caused by exposure to extremes of heat. How to treat each kind and ways of preventing heat illnesses occurring which can help you survive for ...

Survival in an outdoor environment will be precarious and a test of your resilience and character at the best of times. However the problems you might face can be compounded if you have additional ...