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You Must Learn These Basic Survival Tactics

By on March 24, 2015


DIY Survival Tactics
Are you someone who gets over always prepared for the worst? Whether you’re preparing for a long trip to the desert or you would just rather know what to do in case of an emergency, there are numerous survival tactics to consider when walking outside. Here are a few preparations you can make that can make to make your getaway expired.
One of the most important survival tactics learns what to pack with you. The mark of a beginner is someone who either packs too much or too little. Either result absolutely ruins the trip and can be quite risky as well. Fortunately, there are plenty of survival kits that are made so that they are easy to stuff in the farthest corner of your pack without taking much space.

Any seasoned outdoor veteran will pack a first aid kit with her. One of the best survival tactic to keep in mind is how to use your first aid kit, however. Fortunately, many of the devices and drugs that most survivalists use are equipped with first aid that come with decent instructions. Your survival basic first aid may contain the essentials such as bandages, disinfectant, rash cream, and other useful items. However, if you plan to explore a particularly dangerous piece of land, a larger first aid kit may be required. These often include larger first aid items such as wound extraction and broken bone items, vitamin supplements, antibiotics, and different types of bandages. If you need medication, injections, or inhalers, it is a good idea to pack a few extra doses of these medicines in case before you leave.
Collecting food is another one of the more important survival tactics. However, should you find yourself in a situation where foraging is crucial, it is important to have a field guide with you. Not only will this help you know what is edible and what not to identify, but you’ll have a better chance of finding more. Packaging naturally preserved foods such as jerky, dried fruit and granola make great snacks for shorter trips, with the longer trip having dehydrated, freeze-dried, vacuum, or even canned food is vital. Fortunately, these foods are packaged so that they are easy to pack without weighting you down
Finally, finding your way around the desert is one of the last survival tactics that you’ll need to learn. Identifying landmarks marking paths, and finding your way back you should you become lost are all essential skills. However, should you find yourself overwhelmed, it’s a good idea to keep certain navigational tools at hand. These include flashlights, maps, GPS navigation and more. You;ll want to learn some of these survival tactics before venturing out in the woods today! Check out Youtube for tutorials.

 

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