I was woundering If anyone knew of some advanced survival skills in books, magazines, or anything.<br><br>Ballonman

ballonman,<br>what would you call advanced?<br>-james

well I have instructed 3 years of survival schools volenteering for civil air patrol. I also have read the SAS survival handbook a few times along with the US survival manuel. I am not an expert but I am still interested in learning more than the average joe.<br><br>ballonman

Firstly welcome to the site. What or who is an 'expert' anyway? The person who actually survived adrift in a liferaft, the editorial staff of a service manual on marine survival or somebody who claims sea water can be drunk? They're all out there. 'Survival' simply isn't that complicated! A look at basic needs shows nothing has changed much during our tenure on earth. The gear is a little more refined. We can fuss over our PSK's, endlessly compare components and expect some Holy Grail of equipment to appear in a new post ( a viable alternative to a condom, please God!). So quess what? You are an expert ;O) ! So is anyone else who takes reasonable steps at being prepared. Just look who people gravitate to when the first fire is successfully started. Advanced skills are nice ; the name of the wood your burning, how to dress the wound you got starting it and safely cooking the vulture you snared. Just figure out which skill you want to nurture. Theres lots of material available.

well makes sence. do you know of anything expanding on fire? I think thats probly the most importian, because its needed to make charcoal, heat, boil water, and cook if your their long enough to have a need for food.....hope not. <br><br>ballonman

Most people eventually try their hand at older firemaking methods; bowdrill,firepiston,handdrill for the friction family and striking rocks or a flint and steel for sparking. Wilderness Way magazine www.wwmag.net had an article on using stones and there are numerous sources and instructors for friction fires. The flint and steel is practiced by historical recreactors.