This is a hypothetical obviously because if I was on a sailing vessel, on my phone and stranded. I shouldn't be stranded..
Okay Sat phone or GPS locater has been washed away and I have part of a water craft.
Other than finding something to keep you afloat.
What do you do first.
In warmer climates I am thinking I would build a still for water. In colder climates warmth first.
If you've not been too distracted by your own part of the world burning down, you might have heard about some of the major wildfires going on across the US. Well, one of them is knocking at my back door.
We're safe as of right now, but nearby towns are under pre-evacuation notice, and we haven't seen the sun in days. We're decently prepared with a 3+ day supply of food and water that includes pets, camping gear, backup power for devices, etc. What we lack is a place to go that's welcoming, and not a FEMA camp. So, to be prepared for living in the field or out of our car for a while, I'd like to maximize cargo/storage space.
We have 2010 Nissan Pathfinder, 4WD, has a roof rack and tow hitch, but nothing we can actually mount to it to carry anything. I'm interested in hearing your ideas for improvised cargo expansions.
Has anyone been to the Tracker school since Tom Brown Jr’s passing? I know they're going through a big transition with it but I want to hear from people who’ve been and if it’s still worthwhile to attend. Most people I’ve met who’ve been there went 10 years ago or more.
I cant find a video review showing these in action. Has anyone here used them? What was your experiemce with them? And, if you still have them, any chance youd be willing to post a demonstration video of you putting them into action while setting up a tarp?
I think theyd work well to help me navigate guyouts with my brain injury. But at present, Yama Mountain Gear doesnt even have pictures of them on a tarp that is using them. Much less a video.
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As the tithe states- how did travelers know where to find water and shelter (oasis) whilst traveling through a desert?
Hello! I'm a bit of a TTRPG hobbyist and an avid enjoyer of the survival genre. However something that's kinda bothered me slightly since I started running my own games is that survival rules in some of the bigger TTRPGs can feel lackluster. I'm writing a book to try and improve on this, and even add a few extra things depending on how expansive this already gets.
Why I write this post and any subsequent posts? I understand the bare bones basics of surviving in extreme cold environments, in surviving in the desert, but I don't know much else about other environments or even the finer points. SO!
What all needs to be considered for surviving cold environments? (Think Alaska/North Canada). I know a decent shelter that keeps the snow off and the heat near you is important for the night, and good insulative clothes, but anything else I may be missing?
Hello, I'm posting here for a friend who doesn't have a Reddit account. He is looking for a wilderness survival-type course in the US-- he is leaning towards either Survival University's week course or Sigma 3's standard survival (links below), looking for a week program in September or October.
Has anyone done either of those courses or knows something about the organizations? Or can recommend a similar survival course that you've done yourself? Thank you!!
Links:
Sigma 3: https://survivalschool.us/survival-standard/
Survival Uni: https://thesurvivaluniversity.com/product/5-day-outdoor-survival-basics-101/
Title pretty much says it all. Looking for a basic guide to how people would have lived longer term, what sort of provisions you'd need etc.
Besides traditional methods like matches, does anyone know of a tool to start a fire quickly and stoke it? Campfires and backyard bonfires preferably.