Ten Important Items In Wilderness Survival Training

By Mamie Conrad


There are many benefits in wilderness survival training. Through this, anyone may be able to survive in the wild. Acquiring knowledge in water purification, shelter building, edible wild plants and friction fires are very crucial. To ensure the success of the training and help the participants survive in a real-life situation, there are ten items that must be acquainted to the participants. With the right amount of tools and supplies, anyone may make it through a very challenging outdoor experience.

Without a doubt, the knife is an ultimate important tool for surviving. Non-folding knives with three-inch blades are used in various ways. This is essential in harvesting wild edibles, building friction that creates fire and building shelters. In certain moments, this is also used in protecting yourself possibly from wild animals.

Water is undoubtedly a very important part of one's life. Without proper hydration, the body may give in to the toll and incur damages. To avoid getting dehydrated and weak, it is imperative to find a source of drinking water. Since the water in the wild may or may not be safe for drinking, water purification is indispensable. Purifying the water may be time-consuming but failure to do so may be very fatal as well.

Lighting materials. Fire is a crucial part in surviving the wild. This is used in purifying water, cooking, warming the shelter and even protecting yourself from some wild animals. There are several ways to light up a fire. The most primitive uses friction to create fire, but there are newer, easier and more advanced way of doing it. Matches and lighters are very portable that may come in handy.

There must be first-aid supplies as well. It cannot be helped that you incur injuries in the process. It may be a minor injury or something serious. Fogs may hamper your vision and affect your orientation. Not to mention the roots, thorns or twigs that may cause you to trip off and incur cuts and bruises. Before the infection makes matter worse, you must apply the first aid right away.

Bring along a small compass as well. Even if you have impressive navigational skills, the haze and fogs may prevent you from seeing your path. This may cause you to get lost deeper in the wild. To prevent the worst from taking place, carry a small compass to show you the direction. This can save you time and effort walking in circles around the wilderness.

Light is very important, as well. Most especially when the night falls. It would be more difficult to work around at night if everything is pitch dark. With the light produced by the device, you can clearly and safely take the right path. This can also help show you the incoming dangers and hopefully avoid them.

Even the wool blanket can help you survive. Even while you create your own natural shelter, you may still suffer from freezing coldness. Unless you wear a wool blanket, you may shake uncontrollably. To prevent this and ensure a good sleep at night, the wool blanket is very helpful. Remember that you need a good night sleep to survive the wild for another day.

Finally, everyone must know how to properly use the tools through their wilderness survival training. Even with a good item, if you do not know how to use them properly then it would still be impossible to survive. Pay close attention to the types of tools and equipment you will be needing and observe the proper ways of using them.




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