How To Master the Wilderness and Survive
How To Master the Wilderness and Survive
Wilderness survival is especially important if you are a person who likes the outdoors. Sometimes, circumstances can take a turn for the unexpected and the best way to survive is to be prepared by mastering some very necessary skills.
Be able to tell direction. Navigation skills can lead you in the right direction and get you out of the wilderness, literally. Have a compass with you and know how to read it.
Try learning the more advanced ways of finding direction. These are skills taught by experienced outdoorsmen who can teach you how to tell direction even when the sun isnt shining, or observing prevailing winds or by looking at indicators on rocks, melting snow, trees and shrubs.
If you are able to do these things, then you will never have to worry even if you dropped the compass.
Learn to find shelter. Caves, overhanging cliffs, boulders, even fallen trees can be used to protect yourself from the elements. Know what you need to build a proper structure that can keep away the sun, wind, rain and even snow. Be able to build a shelter from the only available materials in your environment.
Build a fire. The importance of a fire cannot be emphasized enough. A fire can keep you warm, light up your area, cook food and discourage animals from coming close.
Look for food and a source of water. Be able to tell which plants are edible and which are not. Also, know how to handle plants that you have to crack, such as coconuts. You might also need to learn how to fish or track and trap animals and prepare them for cooking.
You can also learn the skill of telling which source of water is safe to drink. For safety, be able to find some way to heat water to sterilize it.
Learn basic first aid so youll know what to do in case of injuries or sickness.
Learn how to make weapons or equipment using whatever is available rocks, branches, leaves or vines. They will come in handy as substitutes for a knife, club, hammer or yes, even a pillow.
Learn the skill of knowing what to do when you encounter a wild animal. Sometimes, running away or climbing a tree is not the best solution.
Keep a level head so you can think straight and not make mistakes. Remember that the wilderness is not your enemy. You just need to work with it in order to survive.
