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M40's Wilderness Survival Skills

Disclaimer:  I am NOT a Y2K freak or a militia wacko. If you are looking for tips on hoarding supplies, becoming a shut-in or building nuclear fallout shelters, you've come to the wrong place. There are plenty of nut cases out there who intersperse "survival" information amongst heaps of "end of the world" type bullshit. These folks are scare-mongerers at best, and some are dangerous individuals.

 If you are looking for "earth-friendly" or "green" survival information, you should leave now... you will not like what I have to say. Go cuddle a shrub on someone else's site. These pages are dedicated to keeping folks alive in the wilderness for the SHORT TERM, whether lost, injured, or stuck somewhere. I've see too many news stories every year about hikers and hunters dying out there, and figured my extensive outdoor skills could be put to some good use.

  These tips, tricks and skills are based off of many years spent camping, hiking, and hunting. As a kid, I camped almost every weekend. I happily camped in blizzards and sub-zero temperatures. Back in the 90's, I took multiple survival courses at the USAF Survival School in Washington state. Between my own hands-on outdoor experiences and extensive research, I have gathered and assembled here what I would estimate to be the simple but effective skills that almost anyone can use.

IF YOU READ NOTHING ELSE ON THIS SITE... READ THIS: Always inform responsible people EXACTLY where you are headed, and PRECISELY when you should be expected back. If you do this, a survival situation might last hours instead of days!

SELECTIONS

- NEW - HOW TO PRACTICE WILDERNESS SURVIVAL- Here's the safe and fun way to practice your skills!

- NEW - SURVIVAL QUIZ - Think you're getting the hang of this? Take the quiz and find out.

- NEW - SURVIVAL MYTHS - Forget all the bullshit, and use what really works!

- NEW - CAR SURVIVAL KIT - By popular demand, I've recommended a cheap, but effective kit for your car's trunk.

- NEW -  DISASTER PREPAREDNESS - A little money spent can go a LONG way in a natural or man-made disaster.

MOTHER NATURE - Don't get romantic with her unless you bring some protection!

- NEW - A HISTORICAL REFERENCE FOR THE MOTHER NATURE PAGE   - NEW -

SURVIVAL PRIMER - Quick reference sheet with basic tips and pointers.

SHELTER - How to find or build it fast.

HUNTING AND SNARING - How to thump some chow using primitive weapons and tools.

NAVIGATION - How to use a compass (or other sources) to find your way.

- NEW - DISASTER PREPAREDNESS - Be prepared when natural (or man-made) disasters occur.- NEW -

WILDERNESS CAMPING TIPS - Tips that will save you time, money, and aggravation.

BUILD A SURVIVAL KIT - Most materials are readily found, and I have sourced the rest.

M40's TEN CENT Survival Knife! - See how it's easily made in just a few minutes.

M40 Review - Ranger Rick's Survival Necklace. A good value.

Turn a $20 Ghurka Knife into a Respectable Survival Knife - Another M40 Basement Project

THE READERS RESPOND - Some tips and advice from those of you who have emailed

SURVIVORMAN - By popular demand, I've rated this TV series.

M40's MAILING LIST - By popular demand - Stay updated on new pages as I add them!

CONTACT M40

M40's Wilderness Survival Chat Room - NEW -

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