Survival Craft

SurvivalCraft is our new 2026 program designed to bridge the gap between our Basic Bushcraft Class and our Survival Course. This class blends the raw, essential skills needed to stay alive in an emergency with the refinement, efficiency, and practical comfort of traditional bushcraft. Students won’t just learn how to survive — they’ll learn how to thrive.

This course is delivered through classroom lecture, hands-on fieldwork, and realistic scenarios designed to test skills under pressure. Students will build knowledge, apply it in the field, and validate their abilities through controlled survival situations.

Course Description:

SurvivalCraft teaches students to:
• Build the essential foundation of real-world survival skills
• Develop bushcraft techniques that improve efficiency and long-term comfort
• Manage short- or long-term camp during emergencies caused by natural disasters, man-made incidents, or unexpected field situations
• Transition from immediate survival to a secure, sustainable camp setup

What You'll Learn:

Participants can expect instruction in:
• Firecraft under stress and in adverse conditions
• Shelter building using primitive and improved designs
• Water procurement and purification methods
• Tool use, maintenance, and safe field application
• Navigation and movement strategies in challenging environments
• Campcraft skills that support long-term comfort and efficiency
• Emergency decision-making and survival mindset development
• Field-expedient solutions for disaster or crisis scenarios

Who Should Attend:

SurvivalCraft is ideal for:
• Students who want more challenge than Basic Bushcraft but aren’t yet ready for advanced survival programs
• Outdoorsmen and women seeking practical survival capability without sacrificing skill or technique
• Individuals preparing for wilderness emergencies or disaster-response situations
• Anyone who wants a deeper understanding of how bushcraft elevates survival

Required Kit:

Participants must bring the following items to the course.

Primary Gear (This gear must be carried with you throughout the entire course)

• Fixed-blade knife (4–6", full tang)
• Folding saw
• Multitool
• Ferro rod
• Bic lighter
• Flint and steel kit
• Altoids tin
• Terry cloth wash rag
• UCO Stormproof Sweetfire
• Sharpening stone (if currently available on our site)
• T6Zero Shelter
• 550 cord (50–100 ft)
• Tent stakes (6–8)
• Sleeping bag appropriate to season
• Sleeping pad
• Two 1-liter water bottles
• One 40 oz single-wall, non-insulated metal water bottle
• Aqua Tabs
• Headlamp with extra batteries
• Compass (Suunto MCB)
• Notebook and pencil
• Chem Lights (Green ×3, Red ×2)
• Bright-colored bandana

Secondary Gear (Items you need to have available, but don’t need to carry with you daily)

• Toiletries
• Meals and snacks for the duration of the course
• Medications
• Insect repellent
• Sunscreen
• Personal first-aid kit
• Small trash bags for personal waste
• 5-gallon bucket with lid (for sitting)

Additional Information:

• Start Time: 9:00 AM
• Location: 10/9/2026 - 10/11/2026(Rock Island, TN)
• On-Site Amenities:
  • PortaJohn bathrooms available.
  • Students will have access to their vehicles during class.
  • Freshwater is available; we recommend bringing 1–2 additional gallons.
• Meals: Students are responsible for their own meals. We recommend packing nonperishable foods and snacks for convenience during breaks.
• Accommodations: Students will remain on school grounds.
• An email with more details about the class will be sent one week prior.