[Lifestyle]How to survive in the forest and what are the steps

[Mr.Hacker]

Have you ever been on a hiking trip admiring the scenery, gazing at the treetops, listening to the rustling trees, and then suddenly finding yourself lost and alone? Naturally, the situation will cause you to feel some panic and worry about your safety and survival! Getting lost in the woods can be a terrifying and hidden experience, and therefore surviving in those wild conditions requires common sense, patience and the good use of the natural resources available around you. If you want to know how to survive on your own and survive when in the woods or in the middle of the wilderness, follow these steps.
getting ready
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Do some research first. Do not throw yourself directly into the wilderness, but first you have to understand well what will be around you. Studying the map of the area you are going to, and making sure to bring it with you as well, will greatly increase the chances of not getting lost. Learn all you can about the flora and fauna of the area you are exploring. A good knowledge of the local flora and fauna can save your life in a time of danger (eg knowing which plants are edible, or where snake colonies live)
One of the most accurate and informative books on this matter is Jungle Skill: Living Outdoors and Surviving in the Wild, by Morse Kochanski.
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Make sure you eat well before you venture out, tell someone where you're going, when you expect to b back, when they'll have to call the police, etc. Don't make the mistake James Franco made of 127, which is based on a true story. Make sure you know where you are going and when; This way, if you don't get home in time, someone will know you've lost your way or come across something worth looking for and help with, so they can quickly alert rescuers where they can start looking for you.
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Equip the necessary gear for your survival. Basic survival tools such as a knife, lighter, matches (in a waterproof case), ropes (55 barcode is best), a whistle, a vacuum blanket, an alarm mirror (the camping one), water purification tablets, and a compass. These tools are able to make a huge difference and save your life and protect you from danger and even from exposure to death in many times. Even if you're only going out for a day in the wilderness, make sure you bring all of the aforementioned essentials with you.
Having all the tools does not mean anything useful, if you are not able to use them properly. Make sure you practice using all of this equipment several times in a safe environment before you begin your adventure in the wild.
Don't forget to take your first aid kit. You should bring tape, antiseptics and tweezers (in order to catch splinters that might hit your body).
If you are taking medication or having injections, take them with you. Even if you don't plan to stay long enough to need them. You never know how fate will turn out, how long you will stay in the wild or when you might suddenly be bitten by a venomous snake.
The compass is also a very necessary tool when walking in the woods. You can point the compass to the direction of the city or any place you moved from; Remember where the compass pointer points, this way if you get lost in the woods, all you have to do is turn around until the compass points in the right direction and then follow it back to where you started safely.
Make sure you learn how to use a compass before you start your adventure. If you have a map and can spot some prominent places, you can use a compass to calculate your position, and then figure out where you need to go.
When choosing an outdoor blanket (which is a light and thin layer of reflective mylar /polyester), you will have to spend more money for a larger, more durable type. An outdoor blanket can be used to keep out wind and water, wrapped around the body to prevent or counteract hypothermia, or even placed behind you to deflect the heat of a fire onto your back. All of the above will not be achieved if the blanket is too small.
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Take the means of communication with you. A cell phone with battery backup or a portable CB walkie-talkie helps speed up the rescue process if you are lost or injured. A mobile signal may only be obtained from a hill or a tree, but in the end it's better than nothing. Some professional hikers may be interested in investing in a personal locator such as Spot Messenger for large, perilous or very remote treks.
The Spot Messenger is a satellite communication device that allows you to communicate with emergency services, reach your regular contacts who need help in a time of danger, or even communicate with family members and friends during your trip so that they know you are okay. But you have to subscribe to this service, which is not cheap, by the way.
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Survival in the jungle
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Don't panic if you get lost. Panic is more dangerous than anything else because it disrupts the functioning of the only and best survival tool you have: your brain. The moment you realize you've been lost - and before you do anything else - take a deep breath and stay calm. Before doing anything, do the following steps in order
sat down
thought
Observe and observe the things around you
Prepare for your survival by collecting the necessary tools
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Find yourself the signs of spatial directions. Wherever you are now, make it ground zero. Find a way to mark your whereabouts using a piece of clothing, a pile of rocks, or something else that you can simply see from a distance. Learn the basic directions: the sun rises in the east and sets in the west; Use the following to find the directions on the compass (clockwise, starting at the apex at the corresponding mark until 12:00): North, East, South, West.
For example, if it is late afternoon and the sun is to your right, you are likely heading south.
Learn how to spot the North Star at night in your backyard before your excursions into the wilderness. This is an invaluable skill.
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Stay in one place. Not only does this increase the chance that others will find you, but it also reduces the energy your body uses and the amount of water or food you'll need. Take cover with something and stay where you are. Chances are someone will be looking for you, especially if you've told someone about your plans before the trip begins. Also, if you're on the trip with someone else, don't ever part. Harnessing the power of coming together will help everyone survive.
Find the closest shaded place to stay if the temperature is too high. This will reduce the risk of sunburn or dehydration. Don't feel tempted to remove some of your clothing, as this increases the potential for these dangers.
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rake. Build a good sized fire with enough coals to stay warm for several hours, and make sure you have extra dry wood. Start the fire before you feel the need for it Even if the weather is warm, it is easier to start a fire in easy conditions than to strive to light it in moments of panic and anxiety. In fact, having a burning fire near you will give you a sense of comfort and security as you try to feel confident in yourself, accept the new situation, and see the possibilities.
It is recommended that you collect wood until you are sure you have enough wood to last the night and then collect three more piles of the same size.
You must find a source of dry wood in the forest. You can also use tree bark or dry manure. If you're making a hot enough fire, you can use green wood, twigs, and tree branches to make a signal fire that creates a massive layer of smoke.
The best wood for making a fire is the wood (dead branches) that fall from perennial trees. No matter what kind of forest you are in, there will undoubtedly be some dry wood available around you.
Remember that a small fire is easier to keep burning longer than a large fire because it requires less fuel. Once you have enough embers, keep the fire to a reasonable size so that you don't have to spend a lot of time tending to it.
Do not build a ring of fire in an area where it is not safe to do so. The fire must be far from trees or flammable branches, and it is preferable in an empty place. Be careful when handling fire. Although you must feed the flames, you should not overdo it. Consider the surrounding weather and other factors, and remember that surviving a wildfire is much more difficult than just getting over being lost.

Indicate where you are. Make a fuss with whistles, screams, singing and even banging stones against each other. If you can, locate yourself in a way that makes it visible from the air. For example, if you are on a mountain meadow, build three piles of twigs or dark leaves in a triangular shape. In desert areas, make a large triangle in the sand; Three of Anything in the Wild is an agreed distress signal and is understood by most.
You can use fire to send a distress signal. The global distress signal is made of three fires in a straight line or three fires in a triangle.
You can also blow the whistle three times, shoot the gun three times in the air if you have one, or shine the mirror three times.
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Explore the area you are in. Although you shouldn't move around much, you should explore your surroundings in order to find anything of interest. You may find things someone left there before, like a bottle or a small lighter, that will be very useful to you. Be sure you know your way back to your "ground zero", every time you go out looking for water or some kind of safe haven or finding a way out of this jungle and back home.
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Find a source of water. In a survival situation, you may be able to survive 3 days without water, but by the end of the second day you will find that you are no longer in good physical condition. You have to find a water source before that. The best source of water is spring water, but there is little chance of finding it. You have to look for nearby birds in the vicinity, as a large percentage you will find that they fly around a source of fresh water. You should limit your use of the water available to you, but not to the point where you are thirsty all the time.
A running water table is your second bet, as the movement of the water reduces sediment. You should know that drinking from streams and small rivers in forests or the like may cause you some fatigue, but when it comes to a life-or-death situation, the risk of disease comes into second consideration, and whatever you may contract can be cured when you return.
If there is "dew" and you are in a miserable state and desperate for water, you can collect it on your clothes, then suck the moisture out of the fabric.
You can find water between the crevices of the rocks as well.
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Water Purification. The best way to purify water is to use your pot to heat the water and bring it to a boil. In order to kill bacteria efficiently, the water should boil for at least three minutes. [1] You can also put clear water in a transparent plastic bottle and put it in the sun for 6 hours in order to kill most of the harmful organisms inside it. [2]
However, if the water is too sedimented for the sun to cure, this method won't work. If you have some salt, add some more to the water to try to push the sediment down.

Find yourself a safe shelter or make one. Without proper shelter, you will be exposed to many risks, including hypothermia or heatstroke, depending on the nature of the surrounding weather. If your clothing is not suitable for the surrounding conditions, finding suitable shelter is crucial. Fortunately, the forests are full of tools and resources that allow you to both craft shelter and make fires (for warmth, safety, and distress signals). Here are some of the things you can use:
Look for a fallen or leaning tree. You can build an A-shape by stacking tree branches on either side of a fallen tree, then covering the branches with boughs, palm leaves, leaves, or other plants.
Use green boughs or branches from trees to block water, block wind, keep snow out, or create shade. Close the sides of the shelter as close as possible.
Caves and caves can be a great option, but first make sure they are not colonized by bears, tigers, snakes, or other predators. These animals know these caves are awesome too, and these animals have known for thousands of years how to find safe haven better than you do.
Make a snow cave if there is ice. Snow is a great insulator and helps keep you warm.
Make sure this shelter isn't so hidden that you stay in it all the time making it difficult for anyone trying to get to you.
Don't spend too much energy building the best shelter, or you'll burn yourself out for nothing.
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Find safe food. A healthy adult can survive up to three weeks without food, as long as the weather is not cold. [3] It is better to be hungry and well than sick; Make sure any food you eat is safe before you eat it. If there is anything that lowers your ability to survive, it is being lost and feeling excruciatingly tired. Extreme hunger is not a big deal or not your most difficult crisis right now.
Don't feel afraid of eating different insects. Although it may feel gross to eat grasshoppers or insects, they do provide you with beneficial nutrients. Insects must be cooked because they may carry parasites that may cause your poisoning and death! Do not eat any caterpillars, light-colored insects, or any insects that can bite you. Remove the legs, head, and wings from any insect before eating it.
If you are near water, fish is a good choice. The best for you in this situation are the smaller fish.
No matter how hungry you are, avoid eating the mushrooms/mushrooms or berries you see in the woods. Hunger is better than eating something toxic. Many forest berries, especially the white mulberry, are poisonous.

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