In the wilderness, the harsh conditions of nature may be imposed on us at any time, or it may be the result of our own misoperation and choice.
Either way, dealing with survival in the wild is an extremely deliberate and dangerous proposition.
A person's greatest strength is that they have enough knowledge and skills before they find themselves in a bad state of being.
This is what we will cover in the following article, 8 common mistakes in the wild and some tips to avoid and solve these errors.
These are actually two problems, and it is likely to kill you in the wild.
The first aspect of this mistake is the lack of suitable shelters.
The second aspect is not knowing how to use the surrounding environment and tools to build a shelter.
When talking about someone or a group of people who died in the wilderness, you hear a common term — "exposure."
Whether it's hypothermia or heat stroke, the most important thing is that you either don't have shelter (tent, tarp, sleeping bag with camping)
Either you don't know how to build a suitable shelter to protect yourself from natural disasters.
Here are some tips to keep in mind when setting up a shelter:
1. Avoid shelter near dead trees or dead branches that may fall, dry riverbeds or other low-lying areas, and any other places deemed potentially dangerous.
2, vines, grass, grass roots and some bark are very suitable for use as ropes.
3, lying on the cold and wet ground is a big taboo, because it will quickly dissipate the heat of the body.
The insulation of the body is more important than the shelter, always laying some form of insulation under the body to form a barrier between you and the ground, which can be a bunch of dried leaves, grass or pine branches.
4. Using existing natural materials, such as fallen trees or large stones, as part of a shelter will save time, stamina and materials.
5. Be careful when using the cave as a shelter, and check whether there are other threatening animals in the cave.
6, inclined triangular structure is one of the simplest shelters, the least energy consumption, but their ability to retain heat is poor.
People who venture into the wilderness without a map, compass, or GPS are flirting with disaster.
Anyone who has been in the woods for a while knows that even the best woodcutters will turn around from the dense trees and bushes in a matter of seconds.
The key to navigation is to have an alternate way to find a safe way out, and remember never to rely on one way to navigate alone.
If you have fallen into an irreparable situation, it is also useful to use the orientation of the sun and stars to understand the basic direction.
Navigation tips:
1. Carry a physical map, compass, GPS or other navigation device with you and know how to use them.
2. Study the map of the area before departure in order to understand the layout of the area in case the GPS or map is lost.
3. Use step counting to determine the distance.
4. Understand common celestial bodies and be familiar with how they are used for navigation.
It's important to stock up on your outdoor knowledge before heading into the wilderness, and unfortunately most people who find themselves in a wilderness survival situation are very poor in knowledge of how to survive and are often completely unprepared.
Learn about the 5 keys to survival in the wild:
1. Know how to build shelters.
2. Know how to send a distress signal:
This can be done by signal mirrors, fire, flashlights or by making signs from natural materials.
3. Know what to eat and how to find it:
There are many types of foods that can be eaten in the wild and cannot be listed here.
Before you set off, do a proper study of the area around you to understand what is safe to eat and what is not.
4, know how to make a fire:
Never enter the wild without a lighter and matches.
5, know how to find water and make it safe to drink:
There are several different ways to find water, such as streams, rivers, ponds, lakes, rainwater, melting snow, collecting morning dew, making solar stills, digging soil in a humid environment.
In order for the water to be safe to drink, it needs to be filtered and cleaned by boiling or other means.
Three rules of survival:
Most wilderness survival situations start unexpectedly, such as playing with friends, crossing on familiar hiking routes, or planning a day trip.
Then the situation suddenly became very bad, and suddenly there was a life-and-death situation.
The only thing you can do is get overwhelmed by the unexpected.
Before you begin your trip, sit back and think carefully about all the dangerous events that can occur.
Once on the road, it's too late.
There is an old proverb:
Usually, you should always dress warmer than you actually need.
Be sure to choose to wear clothes that stay warm even after getting wet.
Avoid wearing jeans or denim unless you can guarantee complete dryness during the hike.
Once they get wet, they become heavy and uncomfortable and take a long time to dry.
Wet jeans will make you feel cold and lower your body temperature.
If possible, choose a T-shirt or vest made of synthetic fibers instead of cotton.
If the cotton gets wet, it takes a long time to dry.
Once you stop after sweating, your body starts to get cold, and a sweat-soaked cotton coat can quickly lower your body temperature.
Dress Tips:
1. Always have a spare set of clothes stored in the backpack.
2. In cold climates, wear wool and synthetic fibers.
They both insulate and insulate and help suck away moisture from the body, unlike cotton, which loses its warmth when absorbing moisture.
3. Wear at least three different layers of clothing, the inner, middle and outer layers.
Layered with wool, flannel, synthetic fibres, soft-shell jacket and hard-shell jacket.
We all know that the human body cannot live long without water.
In the wild survival situation, you have to always ask yourself the question "Will this water make me sick?" ”
Aquatic organisms such as Cryptosporidium and Giardia can cause severe diarrhea and vomiting, which increases dehydration and reduces your ability to make other survival efforts (such as building shelters, finding food, and signaling for help).
On the other hand
If there is not enough pure drinking water, the body will quickly dehydrate.
Dehydration comes with poor judgment, a loss of energy, and eventually you lose the will to live.
Master several methods of purifying water (boiling, chemical tablets, water filters) and master how to collect rainwater or dew.
Tips for collecting water:
1. Morning dew can be collected by spreading a water-absorbing material (such as a cotton T-shirt) on green vegetation and then squeezing like a sponge to release water.
2, the plastic bag wrapped in leafy branches and tied tightly to the bottom, through the transpiration of the plant, the leaves release water, these moisture will gather in the bag.
3. Follow a dry creek or riverbed to find low points where water may pool.
4, some plant life can retain a large amount of water that can be used. For example, once some types of vines are cut, they begin to drip a steady stream of water droplets.
Being able to send out distress signals is a key to survival in the wilderness.
Professional outdoor shops will all have an area dedicated to these devices.
The most common are whistles and signal mirrors, and you can also consider using the ignition method and the high beam flashlight.
Other useful tools include radios, bright-colored clothing, and emergency beacon equipment such as ACR.
If you're stuck in the wilderness without any of these tools, learn how to make an emergency sign using rocks, trees, snow, or dirt.
Signal fire can be a very effective tool.
Not only can you see the fire from a distance, especially at night, but you can also see the columns of smoke.
When you're ready to send a distress signal with fire, collect enough green plants in advance.
Burning green plants produce thick white smoke that can be seen from great distances.
It's just a word, but in wild survival, it has many meanings.
1. Warmth: In some of the harshest conditions, a good fire can keep you and your loved ones warm
2. Protection: A strong fire protects you from predators, and a long burning rod scares away more than one animal
3, signal: you can see the flames from miles away at night, and you can see the smoke during the day.
4, purified water: fire can be used to boil water, to ensure the safety of your drinking water.
When traveling in the field, it is necessary to carry several reliable igniters with you, and it is necessary to master several methods of ignition.
prompt:
1. Never enter the wilderness without the right tools to make a fire.
At the very least, you should carry lighters and matches with you.
Relying on primitive ignition methods (such as drilling wood for fire) as the main method is insecure and dangerous.
2. Fire tools include lighters, matches, magnesium rods, magnifying glasses, chemical reactions and friction methods.
3, the wood may be soaked on the outside, but the inner layer is usually dry.
Scrape off the outer wet layer, revealing the dry wood inside that can be ignited.
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