Outdoor & Bushcraft
Knots you should know as a prepper
A piece of rope looks inconspicuous. You can find it in every garage, in every attic, in every toolbox. But its true power only unfolds when you know how to use it. A rope without a knot is like a knife without a ...
10 bushcraft tips for beginners - a gentle introduction to the adventure of nature
Imagine you are sitting in the forest, accompanied only by the crackling of a small fire. No street noise, no screen, no obligations. Just you, your hands and the tools that nature offers you. Sounds romantic? Perhaps. But bushcraft is more ...
How to camouflage yourself - clothing & movement
Have you ever wondered why a deer appears practically invisible in the undergrowth even though it is not wearing any camouflage at all? Or why we humans, despite all our camouflage suits and equipment, often stand out from afar? The answer is simple: camouflage is ...
Moving quietly off-road - the art of silent steps
Imagine a moonless night. The forest is silent, only a faint wind rustles in the treetops. Every branch you step on suddenly sounds like a gunshot. Every wrong step betrays you. Anyone who has ever tried to ...
Improvised clothing made from natural materials - when nature becomes a tailor
Just imagine: You're outside for longer than planned. A storm rolls in, the temperature drops, your clothes are soaked. Or worse still - they are damaged or lost. What are you left with? It's at times like these that the question arises: ...
Protection from insects in the wild - between necessity and quality of life
It's a strange contradiction: nature is our retreat, our place of longing - and at the same time it is teeming with tiny creatures that can make life difficult for us. Anyone who has ever lain in a tent on a summer night without a net knows ...
Using a firesteel correctly - sparks, embers and the small miracle of fire
There are few things that connect us humans as deeply as fire. For thousands of years we have sat around it, warmed ourselves, cooked on it and felt safe when darkness approaches. And yet, in an emergency, fire is not ...
Recognize dangers: Animals, weather, terrain - vigilance as a survival skill
Sometimes it's not the big, obvious accident that makes people in the wilderness dangerous. It's often the small signs that are overlooked: a fresh animal trail in the grass, a dark cloud bank on the horizon, an inconspicuous slope underfoot. ...
Protection against hypothermia without equipment - when warmth becomes a matter of survival
There are situations in which the temperature becomes the real threat. Not a wild animal, not an accident, but simply the cold. Hypothermia is treacherous: it sneaks up on you, quietly, almost unnoticed, and by the time you realize it, it's often already late. ...
Navigation at night & in fog - finding your way when the world becomes blurred
There are times outside when you ask yourself: Where am I? During the day, orientation is often child's play. Paths, hills, trees, rivers - everything is recognizable, everything is clear. But as soon as the sun disappears or dense fog rolls in, the ...
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