During survival situations, a basic knowledge of knots may prove to be invaluable as you construct a shelter, tie up a food bag to keep it away from animals, or secure your boots! In some cases, knot knowledge may end up being more useful, and important, than that really cool survival knife!
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BEWARE! If you don’t know how to use the materials in the (wilderness survival) kit, and don’t practice with them, you may develop a false sense of confidence. This attitude could get you in a lot more trouble!
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If nobody knows you’ve gone, or where to look, or when you might be back, it could be a long wait to be rescued! An detailed note about your proposed outing should be standard operating procedure.
Read the rest of this entry »by Leon Pantenburg Here’s the scenario: You walked further down that interesting-looking trail than originally planned and the sun is starting to set behind the mountains. An unsettled feeling in your stomach starts to get worse, and becomes a knot. The knot twists tighter as you realize you don’t have a clue where you are. [...]
Read the rest of this entry »For anyone venturing into the woods, there are basic rules to keep in mind, said John Gookin, the National Outdoor Leadership School curriculum and research manager. But the most important thing is to keep your head. (Good information here – Leon)
Read the rest of this entry »By Leon Pantenburg All things considered, any emergency situation can be ...
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