In just a few weeks time, Brexit day is upon us. The UK is set to leave the EU on Friday 29th March 2019 and nobody knows what will happen yet. Even more concerning, even at the time of writing it is unclear whether we will leave with or without a deal. One thing is […]
We have previously discussed the importance of a positive mental attitude in survival. In extreme circumstances, your attitude and mental response to the situation can literally mean the difference between life and death. That’s all very well, we hear you ask, but exactly how do I develop a positive mental attitude? Here are some tips […]
It’s the new year, and there is plenty of talk about adopting a positive mental attitude in order to succeed in 2019 and achieve your all important goals – but did you know that a positive attitude can help face the biggest of challenges, including a survival situation? Read on to learn why you should […]
As the end of the year draws near, we look back at just a few of the amazing and heartwarming true stories of determination and survival that have featured in the headlines around the world throughout 2018. Thai Soccer Team Cave Rescue In June and July, the world waited with bated breath as a complex […]
Wild Survivor is a company that was formed by a group of former soldiers, and it is therefore our honour and privilege to announce our support for the armed forces community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant. This shows that we are a forces friendly employer, committed to recognising the valuable variety of transferable skills […]
Hypothermia is the name given to the condition the human body experiences when its temperature becomes colder than the normal range. It is a dangerous and life-threatening condition that needs urgent treatment. The normal temperature of a human body is around 37oC, although it does vary slightly from person to person. The risk of hypothermia […]
Being able to utilise fire for heating and cooking is key to human survival. But so is remembering just how dangerous fire can be. Fire can devastate virtually everything in its path, can spread unbelievably fast and as it burns, it releases toxic smoke which is often the cause of death more than the flames […]
Even the most hardened, outdoorsy adventurers sometimes have to spend time inside. So you might as well enjoy it. When you want to experience endurance, true grit and sheer determination – from your warm safe place on the sofa – here are five of the best survival films based (some more loosely than others) on […]
While we love to moan about our weather, the reality is that we actually enjoy a pretty mild climate compared to most other countries. We don’t get hurricanes, typhoons or cyclones because they originate in tropical waters. But we do get storms as well as the tail-ends, or remnants, of hurricanes from across the Atlantic, […]
It’s fair to say that the human race evolved to live on land. Although most of us have the ability to swim, many of us would not be able to physically swim far enough to reach land if we found ourselves in a survival situation out in the ocean. Deep open water is a harsh […]