PREPARING TO SURVIVE IN THE WILD

1. FIRESTARTING

1.1. TINDER

1.1.1. Use small, dry forest debris

1.2. BOWDRILL

1.2.1. It takes elbow grease!

1.3. BATTERY

1.3.1. Simple is better

2. FOOD

2.1. BUGS

2.1.1. Plenty of protein and calories!

2.2. BERRIES

2.2.1. eat the right ones!

2.3. PLANTS

2.3.1. Everything the body needs.

3. SHELTER

3.1. CORDAGE

3.1.1. Be creative!

3.2. LEAN-TO

3.2.1. Add plenty of cover for warmth

3.3. SNOWCAVE

3.3.1. The lee side of the hill

4. WATER

4.1. WHERE TO FIND

4.1.1. Running water is best

4.2. BOILING

4.2.1. Purifi8cation is a must.

4.3. DISTILLING

4.3.1. Takes longer, makes better water.

5. SIGNALING

5.1. MIRROR

5.1.1. or glass or shiny metal.

5.2. SIGNAL FIRE

5.2.1. Be ready when help is near!

5.3. S.O.S.

5.3.1. Simple code can save your life.

6. PROTECTION

6.1. ANIMALS

6.1.1. Must protect life and limb.

6.2. ELEMENTS

6.2.1. Weather can be the greatest danger.

6.3. FIRST

6.3.1. Small kits retail for under $15.