Fieldcraft Survival Modern Survival Skills
Your passport to unlocking the secrets of thriving in the great outdoors when armed with nothing but your wits and minimal gear, the Modern Survival Skills one-day course is designed to better prepare students for the reality of short-term survival and emergencies in the great outdoors. This course will focus on the importance of acquired skills when minimal or no kit is available. From the possible to the probable, this course addresses the basics of survival and the core needs that will prepare you for short-term survival. After an introduction in the classroom, covering mindset and kit layout/staging, students will move into the field for hands-on practice of traditional bushcraft and modern survival skills, including carving, knot tying, tarp setups, and other invaluable skills.
Course Overview:
Topics Covered:
- Security
- Knot tying
- Shelter building
- Carving
- Water acquisition and purification
- Fire starting
- Signaling/communication
- Cultivating resourcefulness
Required Gear:
- Sturdy 4”-6” fixed blade knife
- ⅜” Ferro rod
- 100’ paracord
- Canteen with metal nesting cup
- Personal-sized tarp or poncho (6’x8’-10’x10’)
- Notepad and pen
- Snacks and water, as we will break for lunch
- Comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes appropriate for the weather and environment
Pre-Requisites
There are no pre-requisites or recommended courses to take before Modern Survival Skills
How to get the most out of the course:
This course generally runs 7 hours (0900-1600) but be sure to check the specific course page for detailed schedule in your location as time and length may vary based on specific circumstances.