How to survive in the wild (video)
Here is a great video with some very easy survival tips that most everyone should keep in mind when they are out hiking or exploring the outdoors. Pretty much everything is briefly covered from animal attacks to what to put in your survival pack.
Some Quick Tidbits:
- Wear synthetic fabrics or wool - cotton gets wet and stays wet and holds the water and the cold close to your skin.
- The Rule of 4 - you can live for 4 minutes without air, 4 days without water, and 4 weeks without food. Water is much more important than food when you are lost.
- Don’t plan on sleeping at night - you’ll be cold and your mind will play tricks on you. Stay put and when it is warmer and lighter you’ll feel better and likely still have plenty of time on your hands for sleeping.
- The most dangerous place you can be is too close to a river - most wilderness deaths involve falling into the water and drowning. Even if you don’t drown you’ll still get wet and very easily hurt. Keep your distance but…
- Follow streams and rivers downhill to find civilization.
