The survival whistle is one of the most under-rated survival tools. It takes less effort to blow a whistle and the sound will carry further than the human voice. This video introduces the ACME T2000 Tornado and the ACME 659 survival whistles.

In this video, Heiman Habitat explores the common household bacon and eggs and mixes it up with a comparision between a home grown chook egg and an emu egg. Bush Tucker just got Big!

Heiman Habitat has converted an ex-military Land Rover 110 6x6 Perentie into a go-anywhere mobile home. We like to refer to it as 'BOV', the Bug-Out-Vehicle. Watch these videos to learn more about our conversion project.

Knowing what to look for is the first steps in bush tukker. In this video we look at the nutritional benefits of warrigal greens and where you might find this plant in the bush.

Replacing the gas struts of your vehicle, camper or caravan is easier than you might think. In this video, Scott Heiman of Heiman Habitat teams with Caravan World in a DIY that will have the job done in no time.

Perhaps your trophy just doesn't make the grade to justify professional taxidermy - or the tanning process didn't quite work out and the skin's ruined. In this video, we show you how to make the most of it by making a painted marbled skull.

A new study identifies our best chances of surviving a landslide and gives some good detail for future design and layouts of homes in steep country.

Swimming … its an Aussie thing right? But who really gets it wrong? It’s not who you think!

A survival situation could snatch you out of your comfort zone any time - whether you’re  in an aircraft accident, you’re abducted, you’re stranded in the bush, or worse. In this post we talk about the importance of the ‘will to survive’ and provide some pointers on how to effectively respond ifyour life’s on the line.

Accidents happen … even to James Bond. But where is the safest seat in a car to increase your chances of surviving a car crash? We look into that for you putting together all the info; looking into crash data from both Australia and the U.S.

Why is it that some people get bitten by the humble mozzie? is it simply bad luck or do they actually ‘taste’ better? Here at Heiman habitat we know the science behind the bush lore.

Are you ready … for anything? When was the last time you channeled your inner Boy Scout to prepare yourself for the unexpected. This post offers some thoughts on prepping for the unexpected consequences of Mother Nature’s strange sense of humor.

When we’re lucky enough to be out exploring this Great Brown Land, a dose of food poisoning is about as welcome as a dog in a game of skittles.  Call it ‘yelling at the ants’ - or ‘driving the porcelain bus’: whichever way you cut it, none of us like dealing with the consequences. So a few tips on food safety and camp hygiene never go astray. .

When your world begins to shake what would you do … ?

Toilet etiquette goes beyond farting in bed. How and where ‘you shit in the woods’ can affect you and others days after the event. So take a moment to consider your poo and how you plan to deal with it in the outdoors. After all, none of us head out into the great outdoors to deal with other people’s shit.

More things can happen under your bonnet than incomplete combustion. So, make a habit of lifting the lid and having a look. You may find it's not all nuts and bolts. In this video we take a look at the potential impact of your rig’s furry and scaly stowaways.

In a survival situation in snow conditions, accessing drinkable water is just as important as at any other time. In this video, we take a look at methods for melting snow in sub-zero conditions.

Lost, stranded and hungry? You don’t have to be Forrest Gump to catch shrimp. If you’re near a river you may find that your food comes to you. Don’t waste energy looking for food when you can kick back, soak your feet … and be the bait!

A lot can go wrong at 30,000 feet above the ground. In this blog, we’ll take a look at some tricks and tips to increase your odds of getting out alive in the unlikely event of a plane crash. Don’t be the ‘Crash Test Dumb-y’.

Would you like to do your ‘bit’ to help local communities? How about doing that with a pint and a schnitzel?

In this video, we share our favorite technique for scaling a fish using a drill.

Let’s talk about snakes - How to prevent them from getting in your way, and you getting in theirs!