Tag: gear

In the wilderness, healthy people can survive without food for as long as eight weeks, assuming they have plenty of drinkable … source

Making a compass in the wild can be done using a sewing needle, a magnet and some stagnant water, or it can be done using … source

Making a fire involves starting with the material that is easiest to ignite, such as dried bark strips, and building up to longer-lasting … source

Techniques for surviving in the wilderness rely heavily on practice, preparation and common sense, as there are many useful … source

A survival kit should include essential items, such as a knife, matches or fire starters, a flashlight, a compass, a whistle, rain gear, … source

Building a shelter in the wilderness is key to survival, especially in harsh conditions, so consider using rain gear, sticks and debris … source

The parts of a compass include the degree measurements around the circumference of the circle, the magnetic north needle that … source

Using a compass involves holding it as level as possible, finding the desired direction or bearing and using the magnetic north … source