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Friday, January 13, 2023

5 Bushcraft Skills Every Survivalist Should Know

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Developing a broad array of bushcraft skills is both rewarding and practical, and there are some essential skills that may save your life. To survive and thrive in any outdoor environment, these are some of the most important skills to have in your bushcraft quiver.

Bushcraft camp set up in the forest

1. How to Stay Warm and Dry

Hypothermia can be deadly even in moderate temperatures, so you must be able to create a shelter to keep yourself safe. Knowing how to build shelter and make fire are necessary bushcraft skills every survivalist should know.

A debris hut is a simple and effective way to stay warm and dry by using natural materials to repel rain and provide insulating layers. Leafy material on the outside sheds rain and blocks wind, and the inside of the shelter creates a pocket of warm air created by your body’s heat.

Building a Debris Hut