Ky Furneaux
Survival and Outdoors Expert
Education
- BA, Business, University of South Australia
Professional Achievements
- Published five works as an author, making her one of the most published survival authors in the world
- Created her own three-part mini series, titled Outback Lockdown
- Participated in some of the hardest survival challenges ever attempted on television
Certifications & Organizations
- Winner, World Taurus Stunt Awards, "Best Stunt Done by a Female", 2012
Favorite Piece of Advice
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Co-authored Articles (52)
How to
Survive a Nuclear Attack
What would you do to survive if nuclear war broke out tomorrow? You’re not alone if you’re worried as you scroll through your feed or watch the news. Experts say the risk of all-out nuclear war is unlikely, but knowi...
How to Pee Standing Up as a Woman: With and without a Device
Avoid the awkward squat-to-pee and let your stream go while staying uprightWhether you’re dealing with a dirty public restroom, a hiking trail without any pit stops, or a long camping trip, there may come a time when y...
How to
Light a Match
When it comes to starting a fire, matches are one of the oldest and most reliable options around. Matches use the heat created from rubbing against a rough striking surface to ignite a small amount of flammable fuel. Whi...
How to Make Snare Traps
Catch small game with this proven guideNext time you get lost camping, want to impress your friends, or get chosen for the Hunger Games, knowing how to make a snare trap can be a great way to impress or survive. There ar...
How to
Close a Pocket Knife
Pocket knives are useful tools for making cuts on the go. Knives come in a variety of styles with different locking mechanisms to keep the blades secure. No matter what style knife you're using, it can easily be closed a...
How to
Survive a Tsunami
A tsunami is a series of destructive and dangerous waves that are typically caused by earthquakes and underwater seismic activity. If you live in a tsunami hazard region, make sure you know what to do in the unfortunate ...
How to
Survive an Apocalypse
What will happen if society collapses? What would you do if there's no one to help you or your family? Disaster preparedness is more than worrying––it's also about being practical, preparing for realistic scenarios a...
How to
Survive a Plane Crash
The chances of dying on a commercial airline flight are actually as low as 9 million to 1. That said, a lot can go wrong at above the ground, and if you’re unlucky enough to be aboard when something does, the decision...
How to
Survive an Avalanche
You're enjoying the pristine mountain air and fresh powdered snow when suddenly, the ground rips out from under you. If you're in avalanche country, you'd better know how to act, and fast, or you could get buried under s...
How to
Make a Water Filter
Water is essential to life. This technique is very useful when you are hunting to survive. People can live up to a week without food, but only two to three days without water. Clean water can be hard to find if you get s...
How to
Make a Rabbit Snare
Whether you are lost in the wild and need food, want to capture the pests in your garden, or just want to learn trapping, rabbit snares are an easy and essential wilderness skill. Though there are a lot of methods and va...
What to Do If You Get Stuck in an Elevator
Everything you need to know in an elevator emergency We’ll tell you up front that a stuck elevator happens more often in the movies than in real life, and when it does, it’s very rarely any cause for concern. On the ...
How to
Prepare for Nuclear War
Recent events around the globe, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, have left people fearing the worst: nuclear war. While nuclear war is still unlikely according to experts, even the remote possibility of such a s...
How to
Hide
Whether you're playing a game of hide-and-seek, trying to get away from someone who annoys you, or pulling a prank on your friends, sometimes you just need to hide. The best hiding spots are those that keep you completel...
How to
Make a Survival Kit
You always want to feel secure and prepared in case the worst happens. Having a proper survival kit stored and ready for an emergency is a critical part of keeping you and your family safe during the event of a crisis. W...
How to
Survive an Earthquake
Earthquakes strike without (or with limited) warning and are among the most destructive natural disasters. To ride out an earthquake, remember the phrase “drop, cover, and hold on.” Quickly find a spot away from glas...
How to
Tie a Stopper Knot
A stopper knot is a specific type of knot used at the end of a line to stop the line from unraveling or passing through a hole or device.. 23 October 2024. They are commonly used in activities like fishing, sailing, clim...
How to
Survive a Tornado
It is often said that tornadoes are nature's most violent storms, and for good reason. Not only do tornadoes develop winds up to 300 mph (480 km/h)--winds that can level buildings and carry cars through the air (25 m) ...
How to
Pack a Trekking Pole
If you’re going on a hiking trip and you want a little help navigating tough terrain, you may want to bring your trekking poles with you. Trekking poles make it a lot easier to stabilize yourself while you’re hiking,...
How to
Store Rope
If you’re tired of your rope ending up in a knotted mess, don’t worry! There are a few simple ways to bundle the rope so it stays neat and tidy. You can tie the rope in a figure 8 or coil it up; either option will pr...
