Here's a basic survival kit that you can customize based on your needs and environment: Container: Basic Needs: Signaling and Tools: Navigation: Other: Explanation of Uses: Remember, this is a basic list. You can customize it based on your specific needs and potential emergencies in your area. For example, if you live in a cold climate, you … [Read more...] about Basic Wilderness Survival Kit
Survival skills
How to survive in windy conditions
Here are some tips on how to survive in windy conditions: Before strong winds: If you're caught outside in high winds: If you're driving: By following these tips, you can help stay safe during windy conditions. … [Read more...] about How to survive in windy conditions
Singling for Help
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
First priority in survival is S.T.O.P.
In wilderness survival, the S.T.O.P. acronym stands for: S - Stop: This is the most crucial step. Panic is your enemy in any survival situation. Stop moving, take a deep breath, and calm yourself down. Think clearly before making any decisions. T - Think: Once you're calm, assess the situation. What happened? Where are you? What resources do you have? Consider your … [Read more...] about First priority in survival is S.T.O.P.
Extreme Cold Weather Survivor Stories
This page offers stories submitted by extreme cold survivors. These accounts have not been verified. If you survived an extreme cold situation or know someone who did, share your story and help save lives. PLEASE note that we have permission to print your story online and let us know the town and state and the month and year of the event if possible. Carol, Killington, VT, … [Read more...] about Extreme Cold Weather Survivor Stories