View this post on Instagram A post shared by Backcountry Survival (@backcountry_survival) Potassium Permanaganate (KMnO4) is one of the best Survival chemicals you can carry about with you. It has the…
In this blog we will be dealing with wood choice, identification and selection for friction fire. Friction-fire technique will be covered in the next blog. As the season…
Getting psyced for the mushroom season here at BCS! Please be aware that there’s no rule of thumb when coming to identification of Fungi. Make sure you pick them with someone that know what…
We have 1 place left out of 8 on our Land-based Survival Instructor Award (independently accredited by the IOL) starting this August and running for 12 months. The award modules…
Thanks to Si and our friends Sumo Survival for having us on episode 118 of their podcast. Neil gobs off for half an hour on #synoptics #weather fronts and #cloud…
In this blog we will be dealing with wood choice, identification and selection for friction fire. Friction-fire technique will be covered in the next blog. As the season progresses…
It’s a well known fact, Salicylic acid can be found in Willow bark, and as you may know Salicylic acid is close to the compound acetylsalicylic acid that is better known…
What safety equipment do you guys carry with you when you’re out in the nature? Whistle, orange survival bag, foil blanket, head torch, first aid…….check! How many of you carry…
You Should never substitute good map and compass work for natural navigation, Natural nav should be used to supplement a comprehensive knowledge of modern techniques. The use of using naturally…
BCS head instructor Graham Melloy Reviews the Abisko Hybrid Jacket, along with the Abisko Tarp. ABISKO HYBRID JACKET So with the winter passed but the weather still being fairly…
Short video of Andy briefing a group on how to best use a fire-steel. We all know that out of all ignition sources the Fire-steel is by far the most…
Last year BCS were involved in the “Living series” Secret Agent Training WWII, which is scheduled for airing on the 9th of April @ 2100 on BBC 2. The Programme…
To make sure you get the most out of your BCS course we’ve introduced a Star difficulty rating to all of our courses; To make sure you choose the right…
WEATHER In this article we will be having a look at weather forecasting, along with short term forecasting out on the ground using cloud formations and wind directions. The…
Snow-Holeing Be it necessity or leisure, the snow hole is in many cases the most effective form of shelter within a winter mountain environment. Yet unlike woodland shelter, there…
Backcountry Survival along with a number of other Schools and civilian/military instructors have rolled out the LSI which is an IOL accredited Award. The award is run over 6 modules throughout…
We have limited places left on the remaining winter courses, which we’re offering 20% off! The dates and spaces available are as follows; 3 Day Snow Hole Exped Feb 23…
Well, who am I to comment? I’ve been in the outdoors most of my life, Fishing, Shooting, and hunting .I’m a professionally trained hunter and fishing instructor . As…
Just a reminder that if you’re still struggling for a Christmas Gift, we have online vouchers available from the page – https://www.backcountrysurvival.co.uk/survival-course-gift-vouchers/ The process is instant and you’ll receive your gift…
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