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Survival resources, outdoor education and training guides.

Practical survival guidance, educational activities and professional resources created by Steven Kelly, who served for 23 years in 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery.

Field lessons & behind-the-scenes: the Journal covers real survival skills, TV debriefs and honest accounts — including The Ultimate Naked & Afraid Survival Guide.

Listen:The Survival Debrief Podcast — honest debriefs with TV survivalists, adventurers and outdoor pros.

Watch: Steven's Naked & Afraid hub — his exact episodes, where to watch, and what the edit doesn't show.

Train in person: real, tested skills — fire, shelter, water, navigation and mindset under pressure — with South West Survival in the UK.

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PRACTICAL RESOURCES

Survival guidance and professional resources

Field-ready information from Steven Kelly, a former 29 Commando soldier, survival instructor and British TV survivalist. Choose the resource that fits what you are preparing for.

ESSENTIAL FREE GUIDE

72-Hour Survival Checklist

Build a realistic three-day emergency plan covering water, food, shelter, lighting, communications, first aid and essential documents.

  • Clear priorities for the first 72 hours
  • Home, vehicle and grab-bag essentials
  • Written for UK households

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FIELD GUIDE

Navigation Skills Overview

Understand map orientation, grid references, bearings, pacing and route planning without drowning in jargon.

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CHECKLIST

Survival Kit Planning

A practical equipment list organised by survival priority, helping you carry useful kit rather than expensive dead weight.

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SCHOOLS

School Survival Activities

A safe, engaging classroom or outdoor activity introducing shelter, water, signalling, teamwork and decision-making.

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MEDIA

Media Biography

Steven Kelly’s concise professional biography, military background, television credits and areas of expert commentary.

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PODCASTS

Podcast Guest Enquiries

Suggested interview themes, talking points, biography and booking information for podcast hosts and producers.

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PUT THE SKILLS INTO PRACTICE

Reading helps. Training makes it usable.

Train in fire lighting, shelter, water, navigation, teamwork and survival mindset with South West Survival in Devon.

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