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Never be lost using orienteering and navigation
I have seen so many people get turned around and they spend hours finding where they are, how off course they have become, and have to setup a make shift camp before they get to their destination. Most people think that their cell phone or GPS units will get them to their destination, until there is a failure of those items in one way or another, and they go off course, and now they are lost.
Building a Meshtastic transceiver for text messages
Building a Meshtastic transceiver for sending text messages without cell service and/or internet access is a good way to provide communication for your group in camp or survival situation to check in or communicate with your team. The range between two people is somewhat limited, but in an open area, it can go quite far (records are greater than 150 miles). I have tested them for over 1 mile where one device is in a home surrounded by antennas, metal, etc., and the other device outdoors with buildings and walls that limit the distance you can communicate. In the open, I easily got 10 miles.
First Aid and CPR
I have asked many people if they have ever taken a First Aid/CPR course. Many have not, and some have but it was a long time ago. Haven taken it a long time ago is better than never taken a course. But it is good to take the course every 2 years to stay current on the techniques and content as it does change over time.
Grasshoppers for protein
I have eaten all sorts of insects for food. Grasshoppers happens to be one of them. One thing about grasshoppers is they should never be consumed raw. They have parasites that can wreak havoc on your intestinal system.
Making questionable water from nature potable
So you found a water source but you have no idea if it is potable (or drinkable) or not. You can use a water filter, but if you don’t have one of those handy, you must boil the water before you consume it. You will need a pot to hold the water.
Start a fire with steel wool and a 9V battery
I have done this in a pinch, where I happened to have a device with a 9V battery, and I had some steel wool handy in a bag for cleaning off my knife. You will need a working 9V battery and some steel wool.
Start a fire quickly with a lighter
Just because you have a lighter, it doesn’t mean you can build a proper fire quickly. Notice I didn’t say matches as I am not a fan of them. Here are steps and techniques I have used to start a camp fire fast.
Natural tinder for your fire
In a survival situation, you either may run out of your man made tinder or it seems like you can’t find what you need to start the fire. Here are some natural tinder material that will remedy the situation.
How to quickly set up your tent
Setting up your tent fast is a skill to be learned, practiced repeatedly, and practiced at least once every 3 months. Every time you set up your tent in the wilderness to practice, time yourself. Try to complete it in under 10 minutes, preferably under 5 minutes. Here are the steps that I have used…