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Some of the key takeaways are that it is important to be prepared with a survival backpack that has essential supplies like food, water, first aid items, fire starting equipment, and a knife. The document provides suggestions on what to include in a basic 72-hour survival kit as well as discusses important wilderness survival skills like finding food and water, first aid, fire starting, self-defense, clothing repair, and developing a survivalist mentality.

The document recommends including items like large garbage bags or plastic sheeting, parachute cord, an emergency blanket, a small metal pot, non-perishable food like Jell-O with sugar, a lighter or matches, candles, a whistle, compass, flashlight with extra batteries, a stocking cap and spare socks.

Some important wilderness survival skills that are discussed include finding and preparing food, collecting and purifying water, performing basic first aid, starting and maintaining fires, self-defense techniques, clothing repair, situational awareness, and practicing survival skills.

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Survival Kit : How to Make a Survival Backpack

Have you given any thought to making a personal survival backpack, what
do you need in your survival kit, which are the best items to have, what is
the best survival knife? Are you in an area where there are earthquakes,
tornado, volcanoes, or civil unrest? What precautions and plans need to
be made, just in case the unthinkable happens? These are all questions we
need to ask ourselves when preparing to make our survival backpack. By
making your own personal survival backpack you will be sure you have
everything you need.

Personally, I preferred to buy a survival backpack and then I personalized


it. I found it was less expensive in the long run with better quality items. I
then added extra things I felt were needed. I found the best survival knife
that was available, as so many kits don't include one and they can be used
and are needed for many things.

Make a survival gear list, this way you will be sure to get a survival
backpack with all the items you need, instead of ending up with items you
may not need. This way you can arrange your backpack to include what
you need and discard less useful items. Remember you may have to travel
light, so whatever you take you will need to be sure you can carry it.

For instance if you live in a hot climate, you may not have much need for
Mylar blankets or winter survival gear, however, you may want to add
extra bug spray. On the other hand living in cold climates, an extra Mylar
blanket, and warm water proof gear may be needed. Never forget no
matter where you are keeping warm and dry is the key to survival.

One good way is to imagine several different scenarios to help you figure
out what to add to your survival backpack... flu epidemic, rioting,
economic collapse, natural disasters, in most cases you need to have a 72
hour kit. It would be good to have at least a 6 week plan, as the first 72
hours are critical, you need to be ready for the long haul, as it could take
several weeks for things to get back to relative normality.

Sit back, close your eyes and mentally live through each of these
scenarios, you will likely think of many items that you may not normally
think of to add to your survival backpack. One great plus for buying a
readymade kit, someone has already studied all situations and have the
kits prepared for just such an occasion.

Basic survival gear list for 72 hours:

• 2 large garbage bags or a 10'x10' sheet of plastic

• 100' parachute cord

• Emergency Mylar blanket

• Small metal pot (for cooking)

• Jell-O with sugar (NOT NUTRASWEET)

• Lighter or waterproof matches

• 2 stout candles

• Best Survival Knife

• Whistle

• Compass

• Flashlight (small), with extra batteries

• Stocking cap

• Spare socks (double as mittens)

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10 MOST IMPORTANT SURVIVAL SKILLS FOR


WILDERNESS LIVING
Nature is one of the greatest gifts our planet has to offer the human race.
Not only is the natural world full of beauty and possibilities for adventure,
studies have proven that exposure to nature improves our physical and
mental health. However, when it comes to embracing the great outdoors,
there is a huge difference between enjoyment and survival. It is one thing
to embark on a weekend long camping trip, and another thing altogether
to survive in the wild when all goes amiss. Would you be able to survive if
you became stranded on your next casual outdoor exhibition? What
would you eat? How would you gather water? Would you have the skills
you need in order to ensure your safety and sustenance?

We have drawn up a list of the 10 most important survival skills a human


requires in order to champion life in the wild. Read on to learn if you have
got what it takes to survive in the great outdoors.

1. Food: Your body requires nutritional sustenance in order to survive.


Food provides your body with the water, energy, and focus it needs in
order to properly function. How can this be accomplished? Being aware of
edible plants and insects is a great start. A general rule when it comes to
wilderness plant cultivation is to avoid munching on plants that appear
milky, hairy, bulbous, or have three leaves, or pink spurs - these are sure
signs that the plant is poisonous. Wild plants like clovers, dandelion, and
sorrel are common and edible. However, your body will not survive on
greens alone. You require protein and fat in order to thrive. Nearly all
common insects are edible - from ants, to grasshoppers, to worms, to
even bees, insects are your go-to source for protein in the wilderness. Or,
try your hand at survival hunting. A simple snare requires just a noose,
which can be crafted from rope or wire. Simply tie the noose to a tree
near an animal's den, and wait for your next meal.

2. Water: It is impossible for a human to survive without water. In order to


survive in the wilderness, you must know how to collect and purify water.
This can be done in a number of ways. One way is to collect rainwater in
tarps or pots. Another way water can be obtained is by digging a foot deep
hole in a muddy area, and waiting for water to surface. Once you've
collected your water, you must purify it. You can do so by boiling your
water over a fire in a tin or aluminum can, a glass jar, or a plastic bottle.

3. First Aid: Learning first aid is a simple way to help ensure your survival
in the wild. Knowing how to properly dress wounds and fashion splints
and slings could be the difference between life and death in the
wilderness.

4. How to Start and Maintain a Fire: Fire is essential for warmth and water
purification. Therefore, knowing how to get a fire going and keep it going
in both wet and dry environments is one of the most important survival
skills you require in order to survive in the wild.

5. Self Defense: When forced into wilderness survival, it is likely that you
will find yourself in a situation in which you are required to defend
yourself or lose your life. Taking the time to learn self defense and
remembering to pack a pocket-knife when leaving on an adventure are
two ways that can help you protect yourself in the wilderness.

6. Learn How to Repair Your Clothes: Clothing repair may seem an


outdated skill to master, but when it comes to surviving in the wild,
maintaining your clothes can offer you much needed protection and
warmth.

7. Grooming: Keeping yourself clean may be the last thing you think of
when you think of wilderness survival, but basic grooming skills can help
maintain your health and keep you alive.

8. Expect the Unexpected: Train your mind to expect the unexpected, and
accept the unexpected. Your mental outlook greatly affects your morale,
and your morale greatly affects your ability to survive.

9. Worldly Awareness: Be aware of your surroundings, and the dangers


and advantages they have to offer. Awareness can help you to be a more
proficient and successful survivor.

10. Practice Makes Perfect: At the end of the day, no matter how many
precautions you take, preparations you make, or intelligence you cultivate,
surviving in the wild poses an undeniable challenge. Continue to cultivate
a survivalist mentality - see the possibilities objects in nature offer you,
learn the art of scrounging, and develop your resourcefulness. Push on, no
matter the direness of the circumstances, and you will be well on your
way to being a true survivalist.

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