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Major Mike Sadler passed away this month, aged 103 years. This British Army officer from the Second World War lived an extraordinary life.
Jan 25, 2024
If you spend any amount of time outdoors, whether for work or at play, then having easy access to a map is important. It will help you, not only to get the most out of your adventures or job, but to do so more safely and productively.
Jan 27, 2023
After arriving at the trailhead earlier this week, the first thing that I did (as usual) was to take off my street-shoes and swap them with the hiking boots that I store in the rear of my Jeep.
Oct 2, 2022
In the last ten days, there were two search and rescue missions reported in the national news. This, in and of itself, is by no means remarkable, as I see at least a dozen such incidents reported each week alone as I scan headlines online.
Sep 16, 2022
One piece of gear that I believe that you should get in the habit of carrying with you during your outdoor adventures in any remote or reasonably remote location - especially where you’re out alone - is Bear Spray.
Feb 22, 2021
Even if you are really skilled at using a map and compass, sometimes finding your intended destination can be a challenge. So, I’d like to share with you a really useful tool called Boxing Out.
Mar 27, 2020
Over the years, the most common concern that our military clients have expressed to us at True North is their ability to pass the land navigation component. It may arguably be one of the top reasons for failing SFAS or SFQC.
Nov 25, 2019
Before you attempt to help a victim of snakebite, don’t just blindly rely on collective wisdom, what is shown on television, or what you spot on a store shelf. Instead, take a wilderness first-aid course, learn the facts, and continue to study.
Nov 7, 2019
The essence of being able to navigate in the outdoors with only a map and compass is easy, but in practice it’s a bit more difficult. For example, you typically need to adjust for magnetic declination when setting a bearing. But fully understanding this concept can take some mental effort, and finding the most current setting for your location can be harder.
Oct 26, 2019
Many of us have learned various field expedient methods to determine North without a compass. Probably three of the most common are looking to Polaris in the night sky, using a Shadow Stick, or even an analog watch.
Mar 4, 2019
What do you do in an emergency situation when you are miles away from a hospital and have no cell service? In any emergency situation, signaling is one of your seven survival priorities. You should be prepared at all times to “reach out and touch someone” when the need arises.
Oct 25, 2018
One of the most common questions that I am asked during my survival courses and lectures: “Is it okay during a survival situation to drink my urine?” Let me share the brief medical explanation of why you shouldn’t resort to drinking your pee in a survival situation.
Mar 10, 2017
I realize that first-aid for teeth isn’t as exciting as more wilderness lifesaving procedures, like using a tourniquet or providing CPR, but, let’s face it, if your tooth happens to get knocked out — root and all — I’m going to bet that it’ll feel almost as important.
Dec 17, 2015
In my opinion, there is a huge difference between a survivalist and a survivor. The former tends to be continually preparing for some abstract catastrophe. The latter group, by contrast, tends to prepare for risks that are more reasonably foreseen by acquiring, not just applicable supplies and gear, but skills.
Sep 23, 2014
Regardless of the type of snake bite, the initial first aid is the same: make sure that the scene is safe, stop any major blood loss, clean the wound to minimize infection, and keep the patient calm and stable to reduce the effects of the venom.
Jul 23, 2013
While it’s certainly important to have proper training in wilderness first aid issues if you spend time in remote locations, what’s most valuable about having the necessary skills and knowledge isn’t so much about being able to treat a problem, but being able to prevent the problem in the first place.
Jun 27, 2013