Rope Burn: Is starting a fire using cordage possible? (Not including a bow drill)3yr ⋅ EBlackPlague ⋅ r/Survival
So you have bugged out and need to start a fire and all you have is matches. But the wind is to strong. Now what? To light a matchstick in the wind, Cut thin shavings toward the match head this way, the shavings will catch fire and make the match fire stronger.6yr ⋅ topsecretprepping ⋅ r/Survival
I got bit by this last night, in north-west IL. Is it a black widow or brown recluse? (spider bite)11yr ⋅ inna_woods ⋅ r/Survival
This is pretty funny. Anyone try this thing out it looks incredibly stupid but I am very compelled to get it4yr ⋅ theflyinghuntsman ⋅ r/Survival
Got a new knife! (bonus shelter in the background from a couple months ago) Details inside10yr ⋅ instant_potatoes ⋅ r/Survival
Need to make a quick fire? Here's the flame you can get from dead vine:12yr ⋅ hiddenflorida ⋅ r/Survival
A simple way to treat a hypothermic individual with common camping supplies — the Thermal Burrito11yr ⋅ XELBRUJOX ⋅ r/Survival
This is my current IFAK. I’d like to get some Celox or another form of hemostatic agent but, tell me what you think so far5yr ⋅ keanwicklund28 ⋅ r/Survival
First time using a hammock as shelter. Was off the ground and comfortable. Probably going to invest in one that comes with its own rain cover for my next trip.6yr ⋅ slommyg21 ⋅ r/Survival
Who needs to boil water when you have a thermos crafted from fine copper? Copper has antimicrobial properties and deactivates diarrheogenic bacteria as well as viruses and pathogens. You still obviously have to filter the water. Silver, gold, iron, and zinc also have these properties5yr ⋅ anbardoi ⋅ r/Survival
The survival challenge -- you must survive for 150 days on an island in a temperate rainforest environment. In addition to basic clothing, you are allowed to take 10 of any of these items with you. Which do you choose?7yr ⋅ 7913192945 ⋅ r/Survival
Could I make a decent bow out of this? It is again, buckthorn. Im planning on chopping off where it starts to curve near the top and cutting off the bottom. Is there anything Im not seeing?7yr ⋅ DogOnASaturdayNight ⋅ r/Survival
So uh I tried to make a shelter, using an emergency blanket and a few pieces of rope. Any suggestions to make this better?5yr ⋅ afi362203 ⋅ r/Survival
Finally made my first Skinner. It's a bit rough but I couldn't wait to share!12yr ⋅ lionspooge ⋅ r/Survival
Why can’t I just be normal and get a fallkniven and call it a day. Although I do not have a gun to put in my wilderness bag anymore(back in Cali)so maybe I’m not totally crazy for wanting to carry something that is 12mms at the spine and roughly about 4 pounds xD this a big hunk of 5160.5yr ⋅ theflyinghuntsman ⋅ r/Survival
Walmart “morakniv”. Maybe not the exact same quality as a real Mora, but it feels sturdy and well made. And for $2.97 you can’t really go wrong4yr ⋅ onomymous ⋅ r/Survival
Can anyone here help identify these larger paw prints in the snow? The image is from my deck this morning...I'm in midwest USA, and I have woods in my back yard6yr ⋅ WendyRunningMouth ⋅ r/Survival
Sure you get a lot of these, but my brother and I are heading into the bush for a week for our first back country camping trip, here's my pack so far, suggestions?11yr ⋅ JD2005 ⋅ r/Survival
Hey guys, I bought this multitool off eBay and was wondering if anyone knew where to buy a flint and steel which could be attached to it10yr ⋅ [deleted] ⋅ r/Survival
I built this and I'm very happy with it. I call it the Supply Staff. I got it to everything I usually carry in my kit.4yr ⋅ jdjskaggs ⋅ r/Survival
handmade bushcraft knife pt.2, drilled the holes for the pin and lanyard, and put the grind and bevel on13yr ⋅ hemlockdaydream ⋅ r/Survival
/r/Gaming Didn't Appreciate My Singular Critique of the new Tomb Raider Game, maybe more love here12yr ⋅ AthiestLibNinja ⋅ r/Survival
Help finding! Please can anyone help me find these pants? Or point me to where someone could help me?6yr ⋅ [deleted] ⋅ r/Survival
Hen of the Woods. One of the best tasting survival foods. Be careful though!10yr ⋅ theflylife13099 ⋅ r/Survival
Girlfriends bag put together. Water bottle for scale. Mini but has what she needs.7yr ⋅ RainyBucket ⋅ r/Survival
Carrying a survival knife is too mainstream. I've decided I needed an entirely hand stitched leather drop leg knife sheath with kit... Thingy12yr ⋅ lionspooge ⋅ r/Survival
With just a stick, I can make the lid of my pot into a makeshift frying pan6yr ⋅ Pastafarianextremist ⋅ r/Survival
Want a free standing aluminum foil cup? Make use of your origami skills now to make a free standing cup! It will help you if you need to boil anything in a pinch!6yr ⋅ msekai_09 ⋅ r/Survival
Gonna have a fun night tonight. Whats everyone's plan if you had 10 mins warning for a tornado?6yr ⋅ Surpentstone ⋅ r/Survival
700$ lightweight thin arcteryx. Can someone please explain or justify this pricing? Or how jackets this thin can keep you warm5yr ⋅ letskeepthinking ⋅ r/Survival
I'm planning on commissioning a custom backpacking bushcraft/survival knife from a local smith. What do you think of this design? (x-post from Knives)13yr ⋅ Tinfoil_Haberdashery ⋅ r/Survival
I saw that you guys enjoyed my last one, so here's another one. Which option would you choose and why?9yr ⋅ [deleted] ⋅ r/Survival
Check our Scout Survival on YouTube, I got to spend some time with Jeff working at his camp last week, this guy really knows his sh...elters.10yr ⋅ n_e_wilderness ⋅ r/Survival
The “the cat an I are dead and you have to survive without us” starter kit I made for my girlfriend. I’ll post an updated pic with her bag and water purifier later. I’m glad she’s finally getting into my survival spirit.7yr ⋅ RainyBucket ⋅ r/Survival
My favorite survival expert. You have to admire his passion for all things nature.13yr ⋅ GrimLP ⋅ r/Survival
Built a tipi/wickiup in the snow today. Or at least I tried to.. (Video in comments)10yr ⋅ ChroniclyDope ⋅ r/Survival
Sort of a compliment of the paracord bracelet. Small light as a necklace pendant. Works well for me. 12yr ⋅ GeoRhi ⋅ r/Survival
Three cheap but capable survival knives and my patinas to protect them, Schrade schf36 $30, Opinel No 8 $14, Mora craftline $157yr ⋅ bnjrgold ⋅ r/Survival
Had a go at the Swedish torch using pre cut firewood as in an SSSI area. Nailed it.13yr ⋅ timneo ⋅ r/Survival
I just found my childhood Swiss Army Knife. Never knew what was the purpose of those 2 tools.13yr ⋅ Zequez ⋅ r/Survival
The beginnings of my hut, use rocks on the outside, should hold in desperate situations5yr ⋅ VaultDweller112 ⋅ r/Survival
Hey guys it’s Jeff from Naked And Afraid!THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Well the cat is officially out of the bag... This year I will attempt to become the 1st person to ever survive 60 Days Naked And Afraid. Watch episode 1 of this unprecedented 10 episode series: June 2nd at 8PM EST only on Discovery.5yr ⋅ JeffZausch ⋅ r/Survival
Just purchased these puppies for this winter! Can't wait to get out there and start living.11yr ⋅ [deleted] ⋅ r/Survival
As requested, the rough cut of Mr. Godkronos' knife. I present the compact survival machete12yr ⋅ lionspooge ⋅ r/Survival
For those is wanted to see after my earlier post took the rope up to 32 strands started with 50lbs jute twine so work load should be safe up to 1,600 lbs. Still very flexible and 100% biodegradable in case it gets left behind, can also be unraveled to use as a birds nest for fire making.6yr ⋅ Travelin-trailsAR_CS ⋅ r/Survival
Tested my new $300 Norwegian Alpha M77 army issue boots today. Definitely my new doomsday boots.11yr ⋅ GuyWithLotOfFridges ⋅ r/Survival
New Dave Canterbury & Leatherman collaboration multi-tool. What do you think?12yr ⋅ DeusExNoctis ⋅ r/Survival
I see your duct tape-paper towel bandage and raise you a gauze-tape bandage caused by shitty chairs at work site.6yr ⋅ dec0de-dfab1e ⋅ r/Survival
I know I've heard that some types of clovers are edible. Would ones like these (found in your backyard) be considered one of those species?12yr ⋅ MolokaIsMilk ⋅ r/Survival
Thank you Moltar_Johnson for the paracord bracelet but I think your wrist is slightly larger than mine...[Bonus cat of disapproval at my leg muscles]13yr ⋅ Negative__One ⋅ r/Survival
Updated my med kit based on recommendations from here, r/campingandhiking, and r/medicine7yr ⋅ liarliarplants4hire ⋅ r/Survival
Can anybody tell me what this seed/fruit is? It's sticky on the outside, if that helps.8yr ⋅ BigBlueBox12 ⋅ r/Survival
Here is a knife my grandfather gave me. Does anyone know about the quality of this knife? And how it would hold up in a survival situation? I’m a newbie but the knife looks cheesy and gimmicky, please confirm. Thank you.6yr ⋅ Kinson95 ⋅ r/Survival
Cooked my porterhouse caveman style (rock frying) over the weekend while out on a scouting trip.8yr ⋅ [deleted] ⋅ r/Survival
Picture taken on my second survival trip to life. We basically used only a pot, sleeping bags, and a lighter to get through a -32°C night. We tried to (unsuccessfully) trap some food, but had to use our rations.13yr ⋅ payne007 ⋅ r/Survival
I saw another Redditor post this picture. I'm trying to figure out what kind of pack she is wearing. I know that she is IDF, so the pack is most likely not American made.12yr ⋅ kilted79 ⋅ r/Survival
Improvised shelters for two 12 men units made from tent coats, branches and logs (Crosspost from /r/TentPorn)13yr ⋅ WarMace ⋅ r/Survival
My dad gave me this knife when he first took me grouse hunting. Can somebody tell me if its any good?11yr ⋅ BrickWallace ⋅ r/Survival
Weekly practice fire. Currently fog/ fine drizzle. Damp ground from rain the last two days.9yr ⋅ Wixsix ⋅ r/Survival
Some of these aren’t super survival-y, but i thought you guys might be interested in the full collection.6yr ⋅ asvpjvck ⋅ r/Survival
Fellow survivalists, I would like to show you my map of fellow survivalists who are willing to take in and aid others in a shtf situation. 12yr ⋅ lionspooge ⋅ r/Survival
Not really a typical survival post but can someone tell me all the possible locations given these coordinates? The numbers not underlined are unknown and the location is near the Dumbo, Brooklyn waterfront7yr ⋅ saltyfood ⋅ r/Survival
Can someone tell me why this would make a bad Hobo/Rocket stove? (I know it might be heavy)7yr ⋅ sarcastagirly ⋅ r/Survival
Sutures in the back country. Medicine for Mountaineering 6th edition 2010. Spoiler alert: DO NOT USE SUTURES. Can we lay this to rest please?11yr ⋅ FNG_USMC ⋅ r/Survival
The only decent Gerber Bear Grylls product out there. Great little hatchet to have in the backpack on dayhikes!11yr ⋅ GuyWithLotOfFridges ⋅ r/Survival
multipurpose eating utensil, toothbrush replacement, and tinder all in one11yr ⋅ wannabefishbiologist ⋅ r/Survival