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Wilderness Survival: The Basics


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Have you ever been trapped out in the wilderness with nowhere to go? Have you ever wondered how you would survive? Most people will never have to think about the answers to these questions. However, to the few that get stuck in the wilderness these answers can mean life or death.

The first aspect with surviving in the wilderness is to figure out where you are. You may be thinking that this is impossible but it isn't really that hard. Just think about where you were headed and how you ended up in the wilderness. You may not know exactly where you are, but a general idea is better than nothing.

The next step should be to figure out just what supplies you have with you. You should try to take everything you need and only what is essential to your survival. If it doesn't help you get out alive then it's worthless at this point.

Your next step should be to think of your destination and where you need to go. Try to remember any important landmarks that you could have seen on your way in. If you know the ocean is to the west then you should follow the sun west and follow the ocean to a town. The ocean is a great place to follow because of the increased likelihood of finding food or rescue.

The next step you should take is to start your journey. Here are some basic tips for food and water:
Whenever you find water you should fill up your containers and carry what you can. You can survive longer without food than without water.
Berries and wild fruit should be eaten if it can be found.
If you come onto a tree that produces nuts then go ahead and crack them open. If you can't do it then find some rocks to assist you. Remember, by going ahead and breaking them open you will have more room in your sack for food and not uneatable parts.
Mushrooms should only be eaten as a last resort. I say this because some mushrooms can be harmful to your health. This holds true for any food but especially with mushrooms.
Wild game should be caught if and whenever possible. The protein from the animals will help give your body some strength.

Following these basic steps will help give you a start to surviving in the wilderness. However, if you really want to be prepared you should read up more on surviving and what is safe to eat. You should also carry a knife whenever you might be in an area where you could be stranded. It is always better to be over prepared than under prepared.

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