Surviving in the wild is not easy since every dangerous situation is different. Moreover, there are several factors that contribute to the challenge of being able to survive in the wild such as location, season, and equipment available.
Even though surviving in the wild is a tough challenge, there are a few things that you do to increase your chances of survival in any dangerous situation.
🌲 Here Are Practical Survival Tips To Help You Survive In The Wild:
Stay Calm
No matter how dangerous the situation you are facing is, it is vital that you do your best to stay calm. That is because panicking makes the situation worse. Another reason why you should stay calm is to avoid negative reactions. Therefore, always remember to focus and breathe so that you can be able to make the best decision to improve your situation.
Have The Skills Required To Build Or Find Shelter
Whether you are lost or camping in the wilderness, one of the top priorities is to build or find shelter. Also, make sure that the shelter you build or find can keep you safe from harsh weather conditions as well as wild animals and insects.
Do not waste your energy.
There are a lot of tasks that need to be complete within a short period. However, that does not mean that you waste all your energy. Instead, try to save your energy by finding a simple and easy way to do things.
For example, you can try to find an already built shelter instead of building one. Look for an old building or cave that is safe. Always take time to rest so that you can re-energize your body and be ready for the task ahead.
Have a positive mindset.
To survive in the wilderness, you must be determined. That means you need to have a positive mindset. That is because positive thinking can help you complete challenging tasks and make it through each day. Moreover, your morale will stay high if you maintain a positive attitude and, as a result, increase your chances of survival. You will only make the situation worse if you give up.
Create A water filtration system.
You cannot survive in the wilderness without clean water. That is why you need to create a filter since it is not easy to find clean water in the wilderness. By using a water filter, you can get rid of debris, dirt as well as other contaminants that are harmful to your body. To create a water filtration system, all you need is an empty bottle and a sharpened stick or knife.
Use the knife or sharpened stick to poke holes on the bottle and then fill it with a layer of coarse sand, gravel, ground charcoal, and fine sand. After that, pour the water inside, and it will get purified as it goes through each layer. Moreover, make sure that you only fill in only two inches of the bottle.
Make Char Cloth For Lighting Fire
Flammable materials are not easy to find in the wilderness. That is why you need to make use of any small pieces of cloth that you have and make char cloth. All you have to do is place the small pieces of cloth inside a container and cover the top.
After that, heat the container by placing it on a source of fire for a few minutes and wait for the pieces of cloth to turn dark. Char cloth lights very easily and quickly.
Make sure you have aluminum foil.
There are so many ways on how you can use aluminum foil to increase your chances of survival. You can use it as a shield for your shelter against heat, use it for cooking and to fashion dishes. Moreover, you can also use aluminum foil as a dry surface for starting a fire.
Carry extra socks
Socks can be used for more than just keeping your feet dry and warm during the night. You can use them to create a water filter and also to keep your hands warm if you do not have gloves.
Treat Blisters
Blisters can cause you to slow down, especially if they are painful. That is why it is advisable that you cover your toes using duct tape to reduce friction when you walk. Such measures can help prevent blisters from developing. However, if a blister has already developed, puncture it using a sanitized needle or pin and cover it after draining the fluid.
How To Stay Dry
You can make use of waterproofing spray if you have one and if not, then you might want to elevate the fireplace as well as your sleeping area. You can do this using logs or hammocks to raise your bed from the floor. Also, remember to cover the shelter using pine branches so that rainwater drips off the shelter easily.
Know how to light a fire using different methods.
Just like water, fire is a key element for surviving in the wilderness. That is why it is important that you know how to light a fire in different ways. Knowing how to light a fire using different methods increases your chases of survival since you can light a fire to cook and also to keep your body warm.
Check Body Temperature.
It is vital that you monitor your body temperature if you want to survive the wilderness. Being aware of your body temperature can help prevent life-threatening cases such as heat stroke and hypothermia. It might not be possible to detect such health complications, but you can prevent them if you are aware of your body temperature.
For example, in cold places, you can use dry leaves to create an extra layer of heat insulation on your cloths. In hot areas, look for an open-source of water where you can dip in for some time to cool off.
Have a plan that you can stick to
Another important thing you need to do is come with a plan and stick to it. Coming up with a plan helps you to keep going since you will always have an idea of what you need to do. However, without a plan, you will end up wandering in the woods for hours and end up wasting all your energy.
Therefore, take time and think about what your next steps are before starting your journey. Also, make sure that you consider important factors when making a plan, such as the amount of water you have, the tools you need and direction.
Avoid taking unnecessary risks.
Even though you might be required to take some risks in order to survive the wilderness, there are some risks that are considered to be unnecessary. Avoid unnecessary risks that can cause your situation to become worse.
Improvise and be smart.
To survive in the wilderness, you must be smart and ready to improvise in any situation. That means, take advantage of what you have instead of waiting for perfect tool or timing. What you have in hand can be of great use compared to having nothing at all.
Hunt small Animals.
Small animals are easy to hunt compared to large ones. Furthermore, you will only use less energy to hunt small animals such as fish, rabbits, and even squirrels. You can sharpen a long stick and use it as a spear for hunting if you do not have any hunting tools. However, if you’re smart, then an e tool/survival shovel is a great way to go.
Smoke Signals
Campfire does produce a lot of smoke, but it is not enough for attracting rescuers. Therefore, make sure that you create a thick smoke signal using materials such as spruce and pine leaves. Also, camp in high areas so that you can easily be seen.
 Do not try to complicate matters.
Do not try to complicate matters by trying to be a hero. For example, if you can survive by feeding on berries, then stick to this instead of trying to hunt a wild animal. Save energy and avoid unnecessary activities so that you can make it out of the wilderness alive.
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