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Survival tips Nature MooseWhen you’re in a difficult situation, breathe deep. The mistake that many people make in life or business situations is that they don’t know what to do. Think before you act. The phrase you use to remind yourself is: PROTECTION, RESCUE, WATER, FOOD. These are the absolute basics you need to survive. And survival must now become your number-one objective. So let’s get down to business.

PROTECTION: whether against the elements, dangerous animals or imminent dangers.imminent dangers, protection is your number one priority in a survival situation.

CLOTHING: Nature MooseClothing is your first line of defense against the climate. Wear or improvise appropriate clothing. In the cold, layers of air-trapping clothing are warmer than a single thick garment. Keep your core warm. Headgear is important. And a golden rule for cold? Act before you get too cold. Avoid sweating and keep your clothes dry. Wet clothing can lose up to 90% of its insulating properties.

Water conducts heat (away from your body) about 25 times faster than air at the same temperature, so it’s vital to keep your clothes dry, whether from sweat or the elements. In hot climates, clothing and headgear can be your main protection against the sun. Keep skin covered to avoid burns. An improvised hat or scarf can provide shade and keep the body cool if it gets wet (think urine or any other liquid you can find – remember: survival is rarely pretty).

SHELTER: Nature Orignal Shelter is a top priority in any environment. As with every survival item, you need to think carefully before spending precious energy. Don’t waste time building a shelter if nature has already provided one. Take advantage of caves, overhangs, hollows and trees. In many situations, an artificial shelter can exist: a life raft, a safe wreck, abandoned structures, etc. Artificial materials can also be reclaimed to help with construction.

Location is everything. Protection from the elements is the first key to a shelter. It needs to be stable and away from natural hazards such as wind, rain, floods, falling rocks, animals and swarms of insects. Study the terrain before choosing the location for your shelter.

FIRE: Nature MooseFire will bring you warmth, light, comfort and protection. There are many ways to light your tinder: a lighter, matches, fire starter or car batteries are the easiest options, but not the only ones, even in the rain or cold. Choose your fire location wisely; relative proximity to your shelter and wind direction are the most important considerations. Build a base of green branches if the soil is damp, or dig a pit to protect it if it’s windy. A fire needs three ingredients: Oxygen, fuel and heat. Gather your fuel before attempting to light your fire.

Look for wood that’s not resting on the ground to increase the chances of it drying out (look for dead branches and twigs that creak when you break them). Fluffy fibrous materials like moss or dried grasses all make good tinder, as do cotton balls, tampons or rags soaked in gasoline (be very careful when lighting a fire with gasoline. Use a very small quantity and light the fire at a safe distance from the fuel source). Once you’ve made the effort to get a flame, it’s vital to be able to maintain it, so make sure you’ve gathered enough fuel beforehand. You can keep a smoldering fire going all night by covering it with ashes or dry earth.

RESCUE: Rescue is your next priority. The emergency services will start searching as soon as they know you’re missing. You may only get one chance, so don’t miss it.

RENTAL: Try to put yourself in the shoes rescuers. Which direction will they come from? How will they spot you? If it’s safe to do so, stay put. If you have a vehicle, stay close by (too many people die setting off into the unknown, only to be found dead less than 8 km from their car).SIGNALING:Place stones and objects to create an SOS near your position. If you have lights or pyrotechnics, keep them handy and ready to use. Any shiny surface can reflect sunlight several kilometers to the rescuers. Use this to signal them directly, or scan the horizon if there are none in sight. Smoking traffic lights can also alert rescuers. Prepare them so they can be lit quickly. Keep the fire dry by covering it with vegetation, and have damp or live wood or leaves nearby to create smoke (you can also use oil, diesel or tires to make smoke).

NAVIGATION: Knowing the cardinal directions is an invaluable tool if you decide to move. This decision may be dictated by knowing that no one is looking for you, or if your current position is becoming dangerous. There are many ways to find a direction.Shadow stick: Place a stick in the ground. Mark where the tip of the shadow falls, then wait 15 minutes and mark again. The line between these two marks indicates a general east-west axis. (Not recommended in polar regions above or below 60 degrees latitude. To use your watch as a compass in the northern hemisphere, point the hour hand towards the sun. The imaginary line bisecting the hour and 12 o’clock hands is your north-south line (not accurate in latitudes below 20 degrees). In the southern hemisphere, point 12 o’clock towards the sun and cut this line in half with the hour hand.

WATER: To be rescued or to self-save, you need WATER. Without water, your survival time is counted in days at best.

SOURCES: Follow game, animal or insect tracks to surface water sources such as rivers and streams. Look for lush vegetation, a sign of groundwater. Melt snow or ice. Plants and vegetation can provide fluids – even animals in extreme situations. Sucking fluid from a fish eye may not sound appetizing, but it just might save you.

COLLECT: Never wait until you’re out of water to start collecting. Do it while you’re still fresh and have some provisions. Use whatever materials you have to make collecting water easier. Large leaves or a sheet like this guide can be used to catch rain or dew. Condensation from damp soil or vegetation can be captured using a solar still. Being inventive is one of the keys to survival.

PURIFICATION: Water from Arctic ice (caution: it may be sea ice), from a rain/dew trap or from a still does not need to be purified, but other sources may. Always purify water whenever possible. Drinking water that makes you sick can be worse than not having any at all, as it can weaken and dehydrate you. Boil water for five minutes if you’re at altitude (at sea level, you only need to boil water for one minute, and you avoid wasting limited fuel by excessive boiling). Basic filtration can be achieved using a shirt, bandana or sock (I’ve even used my underpants… that made you smile, didn’t it? Good, we’re learning to survive).

FOOD: Once you’ve secured your protection, rescue and water supply, you need food. Food provides the vital energy to help you survive.SNARES/TRAPS:Hunting wild animals shouldn’t be your first thought when looking for food – snares and traps consume less energy. Most animals can be trapped using a wire noose placed in the right position, for example near a den or over a hunting trail (but don’t place it too close to a den, as animals are wary of coming out of hiding). And don’t forget: direct the animal to your trap, camouflage the trap, mask your scent, then bait it. And the more traps you set, the greater your chances of success. If there are rivers or other bodies of water nearby, they should be your first port of call for food.

KNOTS: There’s no secret to the art of tying knots – it just takes practice and patience. A few basic knots can have a multitude of uses in a survival situation. And don’t forget KISS: Keep It Simple, Stupid! There’s not much you can’t do with the three simple knots below.

SCAVENGING: The good survivalist is a scavenger. Letting nature do the hard work is the best way to find food. Try to eat anything you can get your hands on that’s safe – you can’t afford to be picky – you don’t know where/what your next meal will be. In general, if something walks, crawls, swims or flies, it can be eaten. Think intelligently. Your brain is bigger than any animal or insect (or at least it should be!) When storing food, make sure it’s out of reach of any animals or insects it might attract (especially bears).

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