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Ky Furneaux

Survival and Outdoors Expert

Ky Furneaux is a survival expert, outdoor guide, and professional stuntwoman based in Australia. She’s been featured in over 100 films and TV productions, and has hosted, produced, and participated in some of the most extreme TV survival shows including MTV’s Made and Discovery’s Naked and Afraid. She has authored 5 survival books, including "The Superwoman’s Survival Guide" and "Survive: The All-In-One Guide to Staying Alive in Extreme Conditions", with the goal of sharing her knowledge of survival techniques with others. As an accomplished stuntwoman, she won a Taurus Award in 2012 for Best Female Stunt Performer and has doubled stars like Jennifer Garner, Anne Hathaway, Jaime Alexander, and Sharon Stone.

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

You are capable of far more than you believe you are. What you perceive as your limits are only just the beginning of what you can achieve.

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Co-authored Articles (13)

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 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...

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

Roll a Kayak

Kayaking is a fun way to get exercise, but occasionally your kayak may flip over. Whether your kayak flips due to rough water or simply losing your balance, you can keep yourself safe by learning how to roll a kayak. A C...

How to

Use a Swiss Army Knife

A Swiss Army knife can be a useful tool in everyday life as well as in serious survival situations. The tools come with a wide variety of features, so you'll need to identify which functions are included in your particul...

How to

Kayak

Kayaking is a popular water sport. It’s a great way to exercise while enjoying your time out in nature. Before you start kayaking, you'll need the proper guidance, or else you'll end up flipping upside down! Keep in mi...

How to

Use a Flint Stick

A flint stick is a tool made of a stick of flint and a small sheet of steel, and it's used to light fires. This article will tell you how to use one.

How to

Spear a Fish

Spearfishing requires concentration, good technique, patience, and the right equipment in order to effectively hunt and spear fish underwater. Whether deep in the ocean or in shallow water near the shore, spearing a fish...

How to

Make a Trap

Out in the wilderness, knowing how to make a trap can be the difference between eating and going hungry. Although most of these traps are reserved for specific survival situations, knowing how to make them is a valuable ...

How to

Tie a Rethreaded Figure of 8 Climbing Knot

A re-threaded figure-of-eight, (also called a figure-of-eight follow-through) knot is used by climbers to tie in to a harness. It's safe, strong, and easy to tie. You make a figure-of-eight with a single rope, loop throu...

How to

Hold and Use Kayak Paddle

Master the proper paddle grip to safely control your kayakThis article is all about holding and using a kayak paddle. The way you hold the paddle can affect how well you navigate the kayak and how much energy you use.

How to

Wear a Full Body Harness

Full-body harnesses are the last line of defense in the event that you fall from a height, so it needs to be fitted properly. Inspect the harness thoroughly before you put it on to make sure it’s in good working condit...