Laura Zerra is a world renown primitive survivalist, surviving more days in the wild on camera than any other female on Earth. She has amassed her unique knowledge based on experience, self-education, and the occasional close-call. We live in a technological wold full of predictable outcomes and mostly stable environments. This is your chance to take charge of your life, think outside the box, and become DECIVILIZED. Join Laura on her inaugural episode as she teaches you How not to Die.
Laura heads into the backcountry for her annual obsession with shed hunting. Aside from the valuable information to become more successful you have been warned that this addictive hobby can consume your thoughts.
After 15 years of trial and error Laura has figured out the perfect pack set up. Every item earns its place and every ounce is crucial, especially with the amount of miles Laura travels on her adventures. From camp location to bear bags, Laura shares her experiences to help you have a safe and enjoyable time in the backcountry. Have fun out there!
Knowing how to make a fire properly, especially in adverse conditions, can be one of the most important tools in your arsenal. Laura's many years of experience will guide you through all the proper steps to keep you alive.
If you don't spend a lot of time navigating it can be tricky and nobody wants to get lost. Laura always seems to know where she's at in the wild as she explains her strategies to navigating the backcountry.
If you ever find yourself in an emergency backcountry situation, finding shelter is a key element to surviving. Laura shows us how to stay alive and comfortable during the night.
Nature provides us with many medicinal plants right in our very own back yards. Laura loves plants and she covers how to create a tincture out of her favorite root, Valerian.
Nature provides us with many medicinal plants right in our very own back yards. Laura loves plants and she covers how to create salves out of a Montana plant, Arnica.
One of the most fascinating and challenging ways to make a fire is through the Bow Drill. After years of experience Laura has perfected this craft.
Being in mountain shape is no easy task as Laura teams up with her highly decorated friend, Margaux Alvarez. She explains specific exercises to stay fit and make your time in the backcountry more enjoyable.
The adventure continues as Laura prepares to sleep in the backcountry of Montana. She provides all the information you need to survive a night, even if your shelter is haunted.
In a backcountry cold weather situation the best way to prevent hypothermia is to prevent hypothermia. Laura goes over all the necessary tools needed to survive the frigid mountains.
Getting lost in the wilderness can be a scary and overwhelming situation. Laura's good friend Courtney tells her close call story in the stormy mountains of West Virginia.
There aren't many things in life better than food cooked over an open fire. Check out this backcountry gourmet meal prepared the Laura Zerra way!
Traversing the rugged mountains has its challenges and it's beneficial to be prepared. Join Laura on this 2 part series as she first focuses on mountain terminology.
Traversing the rugged mountains has its challenges and it's beneficial to be prepared. Join Laura on the backend of this 2 part series as she focuses on conquering backcountry obstacles.
In an effort to find an alternative to an all butter backcountry diet, Laura leans towards Pemmican, an original survival food made by many Native American tribes.
Cattails are basically the supermarket of the wetlands and Laura utilizes all the resources they can provide.
A vacation on the beach always seems like a relaxing idea, but if you ever end up stranded in a tropical jungle, you may want to listen to Laura's advice.
Adventuring can always lead to bear encounters. Laura's experiences can help to avoid a hairy situation.
Season 3 of Decivilized is focusing on natural disasters around the world and we kick it off with focus on the Avalanche.
If you spend a lot of time traveling to enjoy the outdoors there's a greater chance you'll encounter a car accident. If you're the first on the scene, what do you do?
It's that time of year where tornados are prevalent around the country. Laura gives us her "spin" on surviving these natural disasters during her own personal journey.