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Adventure Unlimited
Adventure Unlimited is a UK charity based in Brighton.
Adventure Unlimited is a UK charity based in Brighton.
Alarm signal
In the field of animal communication, an alarm signal is an antipredator adaptation referring to various signals emitted by social animals in response to danger.
In the field of animal communication, an alarm signal is an antipredator adaptation referring to various signals emitted by social animals in response to danger.
American Preppers Network
The American Preppers Network (APN) is a non-profit corporation and part of a growing international movement of people who call themselves preppers.
The American Preppers Network (APN) is a non-profit corporation and part of a growing international movement of people who call themselves preppers.
Appropriate technology
Appropriate technology is an ideological movement (and its manifestations) originally articulated as "intermediate technology" by the economist Dr. Ernst Friedrich "Fritz" Schumacher in his infl...
Appropriate technology is an ideological movement (and its manifestations) originally articulated as "intermediate technology" by the economist Dr. Ernst Friedrich "Fritz" Schumacher in his infl...
Basha (tarpaulin)
A Basha is a waterproof canvas or plastic sheet with eyelets or loops on the perimeter, which is used in camping, outdoor, or military situations to act as a shelter, in the form of an impromptu...
A Basha is a waterproof canvas or plastic sheet with eyelets or loops on the perimeter, which is used in camping, outdoor, or military situations to act as a shelter, in the form of an impromptu...
Batoning
Batoning is the technique of cutting or splitting wood by using a baton-sized stick or mallet to repeatedly strike the spine of a sturdy knife, chisel or blade in order to drive it through wood.
Batoning is the technique of cutting or splitting wood by using a baton-sized stick or mallet to repeatedly strike the spine of a sturdy knife, chisel or blade in order to drive it through wood.
Bear-resistant food storage container
Bear-resistant food storage containers, commonly called bear canisters or simply bear cans, are usually hard-sided containers used by backpackers to protect their food from theft by ...
Bear-resistant food storage containers, commonly called bear canisters or simply bear cans, are usually hard-sided containers used by backpackers to protect their food from theft by ...
Bivouac shelter
A bivouac shelter is any of a variety of improvised camp sites such as those used in scouting and mountain climbing.
A bivouac shelter is any of a variety of improvised camp sites such as those used in scouting and mountain climbing.
Buffalo pound
The buffalo pound was a hunting device constructed by native peoples of the North American plains for the purpose of entrapping and slaughtering American Bison, also known as buffalo.
The buffalo pound was a hunting device constructed by native peoples of the North American plains for the purpose of entrapping and slaughtering American Bison, also known as buffalo.
Cammenga
Cammenga is an outdoors products company, most known for their high-grade compasses and weapon applications.
Cammenga is an outdoors products company, most known for their high-grade compasses and weapon applications.
Camouflage
Camouflage is a method of concealment that allows otherwise visible animals, military vehicles, or other objects to remain unnoticed by blending with their environment.
Camouflage is a method of concealment that allows otherwise visible animals, military vehicles, or other objects to remain unnoticed by blending with their environment.
Campfire
A campfire is a fire lit at a campsite, to serve the following functions: light, warmth, a beacon, a bug and/or apex predator deterrent, to cook, and for a psychological sense of security.
A campfire is a fire lit at a campsite, to serve the following functions: light, warmth, a beacon, a bug and/or apex predator deterrent, to cook, and for a psychological sense of security.
Camping
Camping is an outdoor recreational activity.
Camping is an outdoor recreational activity.
Characteristics of common wasps and bees
While easily confused at a distance or without close observation, there are many different characteristics of common large bees and wasps which can be used to identify them.
While easily confused at a distance or without close observation, there are many different characteristics of common large bees and wasps which can be used to identify them.
Cloth filter
Developed for use in Bangladesh, the cloth filter is a simple and cost-effective appropriate technology method for reducing the contamination of drinking water.
Developed for use in Bangladesh, the cloth filter is a simple and cost-effective appropriate technology method for reducing the contamination of drinking water.
Condensation trap
The building of Condensation traps or moisture traps (as they are more commonly known amongst Survivalists) is a survival skill to collect drinking water.
The building of Condensation traps or moisture traps (as they are more commonly known amongst Survivalists) is a survival skill to collect drinking water.
Deer hunting
Deer hunting is survival hunting or sport hunting for deer, which dates back to tens of thousands of years.
Deer hunting is survival hunting or sport hunting for deer, which dates back to tens of thousands of years.
Distress radiobeacon
Distress radio beacons, also known as emergency beacons, ELT or EPIRB, are tracking transmitters which aid in the detection and location of boats, aircraft, and people in distress.
Distress radio beacons, also known as emergency beacons, ELT or EPIRB, are tracking transmitters which aid in the detection and location of boats, aircraft, and people in distress.
Duct tape alert
The duct tape alert refers to the recommendations made by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on February 10, 2003, that Americans should prepare for a biological, chemical, or radiological...
The duct tape alert refers to the recommendations made by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on February 10, 2003, that Americans should prepare for a biological, chemical, or radiological...
Feast, Food & Love
Feast, Food & Love, also known as Party, Food & Love, is a book by Swedish author Camilla Läckberg.
Feast, Food & Love, also known as Party, Food & Love, is a book by Swedish author Camilla Läckberg.
Fire piston
A fire piston, sometimes called a fire syringe, is a device of ancient origin which is used to kindle fire.
A fire piston, sometimes called a fire syringe, is a device of ancient origin which is used to kindle fire.
Firelighting
Many different techniques for making fire (also called firemaking, firelighting or firecraft) exist.
Many different techniques for making fire (also called firemaking, firelighting or firecraft) exist.
Flavours from Fjällbacka
Flavours from Fjällbacka is a cookery-book by Camilla Läckberg /Christian Hellberg.
Flavours from Fjällbacka is a cookery-book by Camilla Läckberg /Christian Hellberg.
Fly (tent)
:For other meanings, see Fly (disambiguation) A fly refers to the outer layer of a tent or to a piece of material which is strung up using rope as a minimalist, stand-alone shelter.
:For other meanings, see Fly (disambiguation) A fly refers to the outer layer of a tent or to a piece of material which is strung up using rope as a minimalist, stand-alone shelter.
Heat escape lessening position
The heat escape lessening position, is a way to position oneself to reduce heat loss in cold water.
The heat escape lessening position, is a way to position oneself to reduce heat loss in cold water.
Hiking equipment
Hiking equipment is gear or equipment that one takes along on an outdoors hiking trip.
Hiking equipment is gear or equipment that one takes along on an outdoors hiking trip.
Human swimming
Swimming is movement through water using one's limbs, and usually without artificial apparatus.
Swimming is movement through water using one's limbs, and usually without artificial apparatus.
Hunting
Hunting is the practice of pursuing any living thing, usually wildlife or feral animals, for food, recreation, or trade.
Hunting is the practice of pursuing any living thing, usually wildlife or feral animals, for food, recreation, or trade.
Junk silver
Junk silver is an informal term used in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia for any silver coin which is in fair condition and has no numismatic or collectible value above th...
Junk silver is an informal term used in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia for any silver coin which is in fair condition and has no numismatic or collectible value above th...
Keffiyeh
The keffiyeh/kufiya, also known as a ghutrah, Keffiyeh, mashadah, Somali Koofi, shemagh or in Persian chafiye, Kurdish cemedanî, is a traditional Arab headd...
The keffiyeh/kufiya, also known as a ghutrah, Keffiyeh, mashadah, Somali Koofi, shemagh or in Persian chafiye, Kurdish cemedanî, is a traditional Arab headd...
Knot
A knot is a method of fastening or securing linear material such as rope by tying or interweaving.
A knot is a method of fastening or securing linear material such as rope by tying or interweaving.
Lashing (ropework)
A lashing is an arrangement of rope used to secure two or more items together in a somewhat rigid manner.
A lashing is an arrangement of rope used to secure two or more items together in a somewhat rigid manner.
Life capsule
A life capsule is an elongated egg-form container, used to protect valuable items and keep it on the body, within grasp.
A life capsule is an elongated egg-form container, used to protect valuable items and keep it on the body, within grasp.
Lifeboat (rescue)
A rescue lifeboat is a boat rescue craft which is used to attend a vessel in distress, or its survivors, to rescue crewmen and passengers.
A rescue lifeboat is a boat rescue craft which is used to attend a vessel in distress, or its survivors, to rescue crewmen and passengers.
Lifeboat (shipboard)
A lifeboat is a small, rigid or inflatable boat carried for emergency evacuation in the event of a disaster aboard a ship.
A lifeboat is a small, rigid or inflatable boat carried for emergency evacuation in the event of a disaster aboard a ship.
LifeStraw
LifeStraw is a water filter designed to be used by one person to filter water so that they may safely drink it.
LifeStraw is a water filter designed to be used by one person to filter water so that they may safely drink it.
Location awareness
Location awareness refers to devices that can passively or actively determine their location.
Location awareness refers to devices that can passively or actively determine their location.
Making fire
Many different techniques for making fire (also called firemaking, firelighting or firecraft) exist.
Many different techniques for making fire (also called firemaking, firelighting or firecraft) exist.
Mess kit
A mess kit is a collection of silverware and cookware used during camping and backpacking, as well as extended military campaigns.
A mess kit is a collection of silverware and cookware used during camping and backpacking, as well as extended military campaigns.
Mini survival kit
A mini survival kit is a survival kit which consists of those most essential outdoor survival tools and supplies which are the hardest to improvise or replace.
A mini survival kit is a survival kit which consists of those most essential outdoor survival tools and supplies which are the hardest to improvise or replace.
Mora knife
Mora knife (in Swedish: Morakniv) is a term used to refer to a range of popular belt-knives manufactured by the cutleries of the town of Mora in Dalarna, Sweden, primarily by Mora of Sweden.
Mora knife (in Swedish: Morakniv) is a term used to refer to a range of popular belt-knives manufactured by the cutleries of the town of Mora in Dalarna, Sweden, primarily by Mora of Sweden.
Morse code
Morse code is a method of transmitting text information as a series of on-off tones, lights, or clicks that can be directly understood by a skilled listener or observer without special equipment.
Morse code is a method of transmitting text information as a series of on-off tones, lights, or clicks that can be directly understood by a skilled listener or observer without special equipment.
Once-a-month cooking
The concept of once-a-month cooking (OAMC) is to spend a set time cooking, be it a day or two, but with an end result of having enough meals to last through the whole month.
The concept of once-a-month cooking (OAMC) is to spend a set time cooking, be it a day or two, but with an end result of having enough meals to last through the whole month.
Open Source Appropriate Technology
Open-source-appropriate technology refers to technologies that are designed in the same fashion as free and open-source software.
Open-source-appropriate technology refers to technologies that are designed in the same fashion as free and open-source software.
Open-source appropriate technology
Open-source appropriate technology refers to technologies that are designed in the same fashion as free and open-source software.
Open-source appropriate technology refers to technologies that are designed in the same fashion as free and open-source software.
Outdoor cooking
Outdoor cooking differs substantially from kitchen-based cooking, the most obvious difference being lack of an easily defined kitchen area.
Outdoor cooking differs substantially from kitchen-based cooking, the most obvious difference being lack of an easily defined kitchen area.
Parachute cord
Parachute cord (also paracord or 550 cord) is a lightweight nylon kernmantle rope originally used in the suspension lines of US parachutes during World War II. Once in the field, ...
Parachute cord (also paracord or 550 cord) is a lightweight nylon kernmantle rope originally used in the suspension lines of US parachutes during World War II. Once in the field, ...
Paul Kirtley
Paul Kirtley is a professional wilderness bushcraft instructor and noted Blogger on the subjects of Bushcraft, wilderness travel and survival.
Paul Kirtley is a professional wilderness bushcraft instructor and noted Blogger on the subjects of Bushcraft, wilderness travel and survival.
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment refers to protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other garment or equipment designed to protect the wearer's body from injury by blunt impacts, electrical hazard...
Personal protective equipment refers to protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other garment or equipment designed to protect the wearer's body from injury by blunt impacts, electrical hazard...
Primitive skills
Primitive skills is a term used by naturists and "back-to-the-landers" that refers to prehistoric handicrafts and pre-industrial technology.
Primitive skills is a term used by naturists and "back-to-the-landers" that refers to prehistoric handicrafts and pre-industrial technology.
Rabbit starvation
Rabbit starvation, also referred to as protein poisoning or mal de caribou, is a form of acute malnutrition caused by excess consumption of any lean meat coupled with a lack of other...
Rabbit starvation, also referred to as protein poisoning or mal de caribou, is a form of acute malnutrition caused by excess consumption of any lean meat coupled with a lack of other...
Rescue of Bat 21 Bravo
The rescue of Bat 21 Bravo, Iceal "Gene" Hambleton, from behind enemy lines was the "largest, longest, and most complex search-and-rescue" operation during the entire Vietnam War.
The rescue of Bat 21 Bravo, Iceal "Gene" Hambleton, from behind enemy lines was the "largest, longest, and most complex search-and-rescue" operation during the entire Vietnam War.
Retreat (survivalism)
A retreat is a place of refuge for those in the survivalist subculture or movement.
A retreat is a place of refuge for those in the survivalist subculture or movement.
Rope
A rope is a length of fibres, twisted or braided together to improve strength for pulling and connecting.
A rope is a length of fibres, twisted or braided together to improve strength for pulling and connecting.
Rose Noelle
Rose Noelle was a trimaran that capsized in the southern Pacific Ocean off the coast of New Zealand in 1989.
Rose Noelle was a trimaran that capsized in the southern Pacific Ocean off the coast of New Zealand in 1989.
Satellite Emergency Notification Device
A Satellite Emergency Notification Device or SEND is a portable emergency notification and locating device which uses commercial satellite systems rather than the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite s...
A Satellite Emergency Notification Device or SEND is a portable emergency notification and locating device which uses commercial satellite systems rather than the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite s...
Satellite emergency notification device
A satellite emergency notification device or SEND is a portable emergency notification and locating device which uses commercial satellite systems rather than the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite s...
A satellite emergency notification device or SEND is a portable emergency notification and locating device which uses commercial satellite systems rather than the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite s...
Silva compass
Silva compass, or Silva of Sweden, aka Silva Sweden AB is an outdoors products company, most known for their high-grade compasses and other navigational equipment including GPS t...
Silva compass, or Silva of Sweden, aka Silva Sweden AB is an outdoors products company, most known for their high-grade compasses and other navigational equipment including GPS t...
Sleeping pad
In camping, a ground pad, sleeping pad, sleeping mat or roll mat is a simple device often used in conjunction with a sleeping bag.
In camping, a ground pad, sleeping pad, sleeping mat or roll mat is a simple device often used in conjunction with a sleeping bag.
Solar Spark Lighter
A Solar Spark Lighter is a pocket-sized stainless steel parabolic mirror, shaped to focus sunlight on a small prong holding combustible material at the focal point.
A Solar Spark Lighter is a pocket-sized stainless steel parabolic mirror, shaped to focus sunlight on a small prong holding combustible material at the focal point.
Solar water disinfection
Solar water disinfection, also known as SODIS is a method of disinfecting water using only sunlight and plastic PET bottles.
Solar water disinfection, also known as SODIS is a method of disinfecting water using only sunlight and plastic PET bottles.
SOS
SOS is the commonly used description for the international Morse code distress signal.
SOS is the commonly used description for the international Morse code distress signal.
Spot LLC
In August 2007, Spot LLC announced the introduction of the SPOT Personal Tracker product, the world’s first satellite GPS messenger, to be marketed through its latest subsidiary SPOT, Inc., late...
In August 2007, Spot LLC announced the introduction of the SPOT Personal Tracker product, the world’s first satellite GPS messenger, to be marketed through its latest subsidiary SPOT, Inc., late...
SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger
The SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger is a portable GPS and satellite communication device designed to be carried into remote locations where the user may require emergency assistance.
The SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger is a portable GPS and satellite communication device designed to be carried into remote locations where the user may require emergency assistance.
Sunscreen
Sunscreen is a lotion, spray, gel or other topical product that absorbs or reflects some of the sun's ultraviolet radiation on the skin exposed to sunlight and thus helps protect against sunburn.
Sunscreen is a lotion, spray, gel or other topical product that absorbs or reflects some of the sun's ultraviolet radiation on the skin exposed to sunlight and thus helps protect against sunburn.
Survival bag
A survival bag is a person-sized waterproof bag, typically orange in colour, designed for use in wilderness, mountain, forest upland or hill top situations to avert the threat of hypothermia.
A survival bag is a person-sized waterproof bag, typically orange in colour, designed for use in wilderness, mountain, forest upland or hill top situations to avert the threat of hypothermia.
Survival kit
A survival kit is a package of basic tools and supplies prepared in advance as an aid to survival in an emergency.
A survival kit is a package of basic tools and supplies prepared in advance as an aid to survival in an emergency.
Survival knife
Survival knives are knives intended for survival purposes in a wilderness environment, often in an emergency situation when the user has lost most of his/her main equipment.
Survival knives are knives intended for survival purposes in a wilderness environment, often in an emergency situation when the user has lost most of his/her main equipment.
Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape
SERE is a United States military acronym for Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape, a program that provides military personnel, Department of Defense civilians and pr...
SERE is a United States military acronym for Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape, a program that provides military personnel, Department of Defense civilians and pr...
Survivalism
Survivalism is a movement of individuals or groups who are actively preparing for emergencies as well as possible disruptions in social or political order, on scales ranging from local to intern...
Survivalism is a movement of individuals or groups who are actively preparing for emergencies as well as possible disruptions in social or political order, on scales ranging from local to intern...
Survive, Evade, Resist, Extract
In the United Kingdom, SERE is an acronym for Survive, Evade, Resist and Extract At a basic level this is core aspect of training for all UK Regular Army personnel and i...
In the United Kingdom, SERE is an acronym for Survive, Evade, Resist and Extract At a basic level this is core aspect of training for all UK Regular Army personnel and i...
Tarpaulin
A tarpaulin, or tarp, is a large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant or waterproof material, often cloth such as canvas or polyester coated with urethane, or made of plastics such as poly...
A tarpaulin, or tarp, is a large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant or waterproof material, often cloth such as canvas or polyester coated with urethane, or made of plastics such as poly...
Tent
A tent is a shelter consisting of sheets of fabric or other material draped over, attached to a frame of poles or attached to a supporting rope.
A tent is a shelter consisting of sheets of fabric or other material draped over, attached to a frame of poles or attached to a supporting rope.
The SAS Survival Handbook
The SAS Survival Handbook is a survival guide by British author and professional soldier, John Wiseman.
The SAS Survival Handbook is a survival guide by British author and professional soldier, John Wiseman.
Theory of camouflage
The theoretical basis for camouflage is the underlying methodology used in by camouflage, whether natural or human-made.
The theoretical basis for camouflage is the underlying methodology used in by camouflage, whether natural or human-made.
Triangle of Life
The Triangle of Life is a controversial theory about how to survive a major earthquake, typically promoted via viral emails.
The Triangle of Life is a controversial theory about how to survive a major earthquake, typically promoted via viral emails.
Urophagia
Urophagia is the consumption of urine.
Urophagia is the consumption of urine.
Uusmiirad
Uusmiirad is a procedure that involved extracting water from the stomach and intestines of a slaughtered camel, and then drinking it to survive.
Uusmiirad is a procedure that involved extracting water from the stomach and intestines of a slaughtered camel, and then drinking it to survive.
Woodcraft
The term woodcraft (or woodlore) denotes skills and experience in matters relating to living and thriving in the woods—such as hunting, fishing, and camping—whether on a short- or ...
The term woodcraft (or woodlore) denotes skills and experience in matters relating to living and thriving in the woods—such as hunting, fishing, and camping—whether on a short- or ...
Woodlore
Woodlore, The School of Wilderness Bushcraft, was founded in 1983 by the British Bushcraft expert Ray Mears.
Woodlore, The School of Wilderness Bushcraft, was founded in 1983 by the British Bushcraft expert Ray Mears.
Woodsman
Woodsman is a competitive, co-ed intercollegiate sport in the United States, Canada and elsewhere based on various skills traditionally part of forestry educational and technical training programs.
Woodsman is a competitive, co-ed intercollegiate sport in the United States, Canada and elsewhere based on various skills traditionally part of forestry educational and technical training programs.