Self Reliant Living

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Don’t Worry About Food

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The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) teaches that food is the lowest priority in a survival situation. This is because you can survive for days without food, but only hours without water. The BSA's Seven Priorities for Survival are: The idea is that if you focus on staying hydrated and finding shelter, you will be more likely to survive until you can get help. Food is … [Read more...] about Don’t Worry About Food

Drink plenty of water

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It is important to drink plenty of water when camping. You may be more active than usual, and the heat and sun can dehydrate you quickly. Here are some tips for staying hydrated while camping: Here are some signs of dehydration: If you experience any of these symptoms, drink more water immediately. If you are severely dehydrated, you may need medical … [Read more...] about Drink plenty of water

Singling for Help

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Here are some ways to signal for help in the wilderness: When choosing a signaling method, consider the following factors: It is also important to be aware of the international distress signals. These signals are recognized by search and rescue teams around the world. The most common distress signal is SOS, which is three short, three long, and three short blasts of … [Read more...] about Singling for Help

How to Build a Campfire

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The elements of fire are heat, fuel, and oxygen.  Without any one of these elements, fire cannot exist. Heat is the energy that causes the fuel to burn. It can come from a variety of sources, such as a match, a spark, or the sun. Fuel is the material that is burned. It can be anything from wood to gasoline to food. Oxygen is the gas that reacts with the fuel to … [Read more...] about How to Build a Campfire