Below are the 3 most recent journal entries recorded in survivalsunblog's InsaneJournal:

Monday, January 17th, 2011
4:04 pm	Bushcraft Survival Blog Bushcraft is a chosen lifestyle for many within Australia. It is a phrase established by Les Hiddins a great Australian local whom coined this particular term to describe crafts needed to survive in an open and raw environment. If you are situated in the States then think of the Native Americans way of life back in the 1700's. Only individuals who were strong and persevered would survive. The leader or chief must have acquired strong bushcraft skills from his elders or the tribe would have surely met its demise. The same thing goes with the aborigines, indigenous Australians who not just survive off the land but thrive. The primary and most important bushcraft skill is the ability to acquire water. You will die within three days if you don't hold the knowledge of water craft. The first spot to look would be in the valleys obviously. A steady stream or pond would be suitable but lets say you are in a dry climate where there is absolutely no water to be found. Where are the animals? The best bet would be to observe the grain eaters or herbivores. Birds and animals that only eat grain will be needing water daily to survive, this is in contrast to the meat eaters that can go for over a full week without requiring water. In case your caught in the middle of nowhere and there is no indication of animal life then look for plant life you might have to dig nevertheless , you will discover water. Here solar stills can be made also. Fire craft is a skill that is a must, second to water. The art of building a bushcraft fire without having modern day equipment is essential. Fire provides warmth, light and a means for disinfecting along with being a morale booster. Bow friction drills tend to be best suited when absolutely no other means are available. This quite simply is producing an ember from the friction of a spinning wooden dowel. For more information on this go to www.survivalsun.com. A bushcraft survival shelter is a shelter made from natural material obtainable in your immediate surroundings. The best technique is a lean-to, building a frame and then thatching it with dry leaves provides exceptional insulation. In case you are caught in an arctic environment snow caves are your best bet. Look for a hill side and begin digging. Create the hole Three times the size of your body and create an elevated platform to allow the frigid air to sink while sleeping. Smooth the roof of the shelter to stop water from dripping on your dry goods, and most important punch out a venting hole so you do not suffocate to death ;D. Within a desert location look for a cavern devoid of animals and have an exterior barrier to help keep them out while resting. A human can last up to three months without any food. That is why it is last on the list. Granted you need food for energy to travel and maintain your sanity, but once that degree is reached you better be close to your rescue party. Bush craft is about being able to monitor wildlife and developing a way to secure it. This can be the use of a dead-fall or perhaps a snare if paracord is available. Knowing which vegetation in your environment is edible and which types possess healing qualities is a vital bush craft skill as well. Any individual who is into outdoor exploring should at least have a simple understanding of how to survive a "what if" situation. It may well some day save your life along with the lives of your respective loved ones. For more information on Bushcraft survival visit www.survivalsun.com. (Comment on this)
Friday, January 14th, 2011
10:14 am	How To Survive 2012 Maybe you have heard about the reports or claims that the end of the world will be coming this 2012. The exact date is said to be December 21, 2012. There was also a huge movie made based on that. In case you are not aware of this particular doomsday prediction, it obtained its origins from the Mayan prophecy where in their astronomical calendar is believed to end on that particular date. Thereforesome believe the majority of mankind will perish, due to the shift in the earth's axis. Super volcanoes , earthquakes, tsunamis, and nuclear meltdowns from power plants are all speculated. The ones that survive, must have the will to live on. the possibility to survive 2012 here is small. The question is how to survive 2012? As far as theories go scientists believe that will happen in 2012. The position of the Earth is maintained by its magnetic field. It is what makes the North Pole north and South Pole south. But, there's truly no distinct evidence on just how it works. Based on their theories, The planet is much like a dynamo generating electric current. The magnet continues on turning while cycling which in turn generates the current. The planet earth, on the other hand, produces electric current through the fluid inner core and its iron covering. The electric current is then converted into a magnetic field. At the same time, the continuous spinning of the liquid within the Earth's core causes it to move into a counter-clockwise direction, which in turn has effects on where the sun rises and sets. Planet earth has in fact turned clockwise before according to old Egyptian hieroglyphics and artifacts. This is what modern researchers call a pole shift. If this event were to occur the planet would encounter catastrophe which has in no way been observed before. Simply just image some of Hollywood's end of times motion pictures in the past decade. With this being said some people think virtually all humanity will probably perish, as a result of the shift in the planet's axis. Super volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, and nuclear meltdowns coming from power plants are all speculated. The ones which survive, will need to have the will to live on. the likelihood to survive 2012 here is small. The question is how to survive 2012? If in fact the earth shifts it's axis there will be very little we can do about it. The government keeps building huge underground bases equipped to serve 1000s of higher ranked officials for several years, the Denver international airport for example. Therefore in order to survive one have to prepare way of head of time. If you actually believe that 2012 may be the end of days then construct an subterranean bunker higher in the mountains and also faraway from fault lines. Have at least a several year supply of basic survival preparations for each and every individual. For further information on how to survive 2012 visit www.survivalsun.com (Comment on this)
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011
1:50 pm	Outdoor-Survival-Blog Since the beginning of man, men and women have discovered to use methods for surviving in any conditionregarding outdoor survival. One solely needs to look at a map of the world and realize that any environment that nature can certainly throw at humans has been turned into livable land. Even the polar extremes have got robust groups of individuals traversing their own enormous expanses.What exactly separates men and women in different habitats occasionallyare the specified systems for locating four basic parts needed to sustain human life: h2o,fire, food, and shelter. We will at this point take a brief look into assorted habitats and how each one can certainly current a confront in obtaining among the list of three major resources. Outdoor survival in arctic temperatures can certainly drop to as little as -76 degrees in addition to in no way break the freezing point. Traveling in these types of areas is incredibly tough on the body and in the event you end up in a survival during this climate it is suggested to not do more traveling than is absolutely necessary. The most immense risk is getting trapped out in an area wherever no appropriate shelter may be obtained to guard from the tough elements. Another problem with traveling is that compass use in cold regions is usually not really an option attributable to inaccuracy with reference to the magnetic pole proximity. The most suitable guide will be the sky in these areas but as a way to make use of this strategy one would travel during the frigid night when stars are visible. A tip for necessary travel, if bushes can be found one can certainly attempt to make snowshoes through small bushes by twisting a fresh branch in a teardrop shape, secure it with rope-like materials and make a platform to stand on.One of the keys to finding effective shelter in cold regions is locating either natural shelter such as rock or ice formations that will protect from the wind or bushes that may function shelter from the blowing wind and are free from heavy snow accumulation. Whenever out within the open, more often than not the only option would be to assemble a barrier to the weather like an igloo utilizing the accessible snow and ice.Finding appropriate fire fabric also can current a significant challenge, especially if no timber are available. If fuel is obtainable from the disabled motor can it serve as a short lived source of fuel for the fire. Other alternatives take on animal fat and any kind of plant fabric that may be scavenged. One word of advice is to become incredibly cautious in commencing a fire in close proximity to any ice/snow shelter as the warmth can certainly quickly soften the construction leaving you further exposed.Food sources in frigid regions may be hit or miss. Usually, wildlife like rabbits and squirrels may be easily tracked by tracks in the snow. If no weapons or hunting gear can be acquired, imitating prey animal noises through a variety of wayssuch as pursing ones lips can certainly help the survivor by luring an animal into arms reach. Seaside areas offer opportunities for fishing as well as seals which may be used not merely for meals but in addition for fuel and clothing. Search for holes in the ice that may function inhale holes for diving seals. Arctic plants are generally edible,.Finding a resource of unpolluted water is the simplest task in cold areas due to the usual abundance of fresh snow and ice to turn into water. Simply remember to soften the ice ahead of consuming it not just to maintain the system temperature up but in addition to prevent injury and to boil any water coming from standing bodies to remove bacteria. For more outdoorsurvival tips check out Survival Sun survival blog. (Comment on this)