Primitive to Practical: Emergency Shelter Techniques
Primitive to Practical: Emergency Shelter Techniques In a true survival situation, shelter isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. Exposure to the elements can become life-threatening within hours, especially in extreme cold, wind, or rain. If you’re heading into the wilderness, preparing for emergencies, or just…
Walk With a Possum Mindset
The Possum Mindset: An Inspired Way to Walk the Land There’s a subtle but powerful difference between walking through nature and moving with it. At Forgotten Skillz, we teach that survival isn’t just about gear or knowledge—it’s about presence, adaptability, and the ability to…
Colonial Cooking Tips & Tools
Colonial Cooking: Rediscovering Outdoor Heritage In a world of modern stoves, prepackaged meals, and microwave dinners, there’s something deeply grounding about colonial cooking and preparing a meal the way our ancestors did—with fire, iron, and instinct. Historical cooking, especially from the colonial American period,…
Spring Foraging on Long Island for Beginners
Reconnecting with the Land: The Forgotten Skill of Foraging Foraging on Long Island is more than just gathering wild plants—it’s a practice that has sustained humanity for thousands of years. Long before supermarkets and industrial agriculture, our ancestors relied on their knowledge of the…
Best Survival Water Filters: LifeStraw vs. Sawyer vs. Gravity Bags
Choosing the Best Survival Water Filters Finding clean drinking water is one of the most critical survival skills, whether you’re hiking in the backcountry, prepping for emergencies, or ensuring access to safe water during a natural disaster. Contaminated water can carry bacteria, protozoa, and…
5 Water Purification Methods for Camping & Survival
Why Water Purification is Essential Water is the foundation of life, but drinking untreated water can lead to severe health risks. Even clear, flowing water in the wild can contain harmful bacteria, parasites, and chemical contaminants that cause dehydration, vomiting, and even deadly illnesses….
Primitive Fire-Starting Methods: Pros, Cons & Best Gear
Introduction: Why Learn Primitive Fire-Starting Methods? Fire has been a crucial survival skill for thousands of years, shaping human civilization and enabling us to cook food, stay warm, and protect ourselves. Long before modern lighters and matches, our ancestors developed innovative primitive fire-starting methods…
Blydenburgh Park Restoration Update
The Collapse of Stump Pond Dam at Blydenburgh Park: What Happened? A Sudden & Significant Loss Blydenburgh Park, one of Long Island’s most treasured natural spaces, has undergone significant changes since the collapse of the Stump Pond dam in August 2024. The dam failure…
Ancient Water Purification Methods: How Early Cultures Survived
How Our Ancestors Purified Water: A Look at Ancient Filtration and Boiling Methods Water is life, yet throughout history, access to clean drinking water has never been guaranteed. Long before modern filtration systems and chemical treatments, human societies developed a variety of ingenious methods…
Cordage: Ancient Skills, Modern Survival Tools
The Art & Importance of Cordage Lessons from the Past for Modern Survival From the earliest days of human civilization, the art of making rope and twine, collectively known as cordage, has been a cornerstone of survival and progress. This skill provided the means…