Nature out there might have the real threat that you might have to face if you do not take things seriously.
Heading out for an expedition without the right tools, knowledge, or survival skills is a risky game and a gamble you shouldn’t take, assuming that it’s gonna be okay.
This way plenty of people get lost when they go trekking or hiking.
When you realize that you have been lurking in the same place with nowhere to go you have to take the necessary steps to keep yourself safe until you figure a way out.
6 essential survival skills every person should know to survive in the wild:
Building a shelter
If you don’t find yourself a way out by the sunset or a day you have to build a shelter to protect yourself from the elements in the place.
There are a couple of things you need to keep in while building your shelter which will keep you safe:
- never build a shelter near the river or in a damp or muddy place – you don’t want to be swept away during a flurry.
- lookout for dry and high grounds. It is a very good place to stay away from places where wildlife tends to appear.
- watch out for animal footprints and drop-offs. Don’t lurk around in search of food maybe you aren’t the only one who is hunting for food.
- construct a base structure to hold your shelter off the ground this is always a smart idea to protect yourself from bugs, bears, and small floods.
Navigation
Poor navigation and map reading skills are often the reason people end up getting lost
Before you set- off learn the basic fundamentals of using a compass and develop some map reading skills this will help you during the time of your adventure you will have the idea of which way you are heading.
Find a place for drinking water
On average you can survive up to three days with the supply you brought. Once you run out of it you have to find a source of water for refill.
Flowing water is your best option because it has slight chances of contamination and is less likely to be harbor bacteria or viruses. One can carry pocket filters as they take less space this also will be precautious.
Track animal footprints and follow the bird’s flightpath they will definitely lead you to a water source.
Learn how to start a fire
The ability to light a fire is a great skill to carry. make sure you always carry matches, a lighter, or fire steel when you are set out for an adventure.
You never know when it can come in handy.
If you don’t know how to build a friction fire find some oak Bark, tree limbs these works well for a fire you can also add dry leaves, branches, twigs, etc.
Dealing with injuries
Put on warm clothes to protect yourself from hypothermia and cover up well use boots or body glide to avoid blisters.
You should always have a first aid kit in your travel bag.
sometimes What could be a simple cut or a scrap in the wild can quickly become a major problem.
Learn how to dress up wound you know any basic first aid and have the equipment to handle the remedy, any minor injuries won’t be made worse.
Preparing food
You need to stock up enough food for your travel keeping in emergency situations.
In case if you get lost in the wild and have less supply you have to control the ratio of the food you’re consuming and if you run out you don’t have other option than to look out for food, you can find fish in the water source, fruits; most people who were rescued in such situations said they survived on bugs and suggested not to eat any berries or plants because they might be poisonous which can threaten your life.
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