- This is not the kind of Lost I mean
So let’s say you decide to go into the wilderness and while you’re are out there you get distracted by a cute little squirrel and follow it into the woods, next thing you know, you’ve got no idea where you are, you can’t see the rest of your group, or maybe they followed the squirrel as well (you did travel in a group right?), and you have no clue where the trail is.
Well, what’s the fist you thing you do? After reading this article you’ll have some idea of what to do.
Precautions & Disclaimer:
Before you go stomping in the boonies, always, ALWAYS, tell a responsible person where you are going, and when you should be expected back. I also suggest if you’re planning on being gone for a long time (longer than 3 days) leave them a note, because people can forget. If you can, leave a note on your car, saying what you are taking, and who is going (for you military guys, think of a GOTWA report). This will aid searchers in knowing what your capabilities and what your limitations are. (DISCLAIMER: I am by NO WAY to be considered an expert. If you follow this advice do so AT YOUR OWN RISK, don’t sue me, I’ve got nothing.)
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- The only thing I love more than raw zebra is cock
So in my experience whenever you go into the wilderness for adventure, or if it’s your job, there are some things you should know how to do when you go out. These are NOT the only skills you should know, but they’re a good base to go start from.
Fire
So one thing that tops all others is fire. You should always be able to start a fire without any matches or a lighter if it comes down to it. It’s a very basic skill, but it can and has saved many a life. I always travel with a minimum of two lighters and a small tube of matches, but just to be safe I always carry flint and steel. So here are a few methods I’ve personally tried and found to work:
Flint and Steel (the best, especially if it’s the kind with magnesium to shave off)
Fire bow (AKA fire drill)
Steel Wool and batteries (heavy, but works great)
Now this is not an all inclusive list, but these are methods I’ve tried and used and work great. Now I’m assuming that you know how to build and maintain a fire after you’ve started it. One word of advice, practice the method you choose BEFORE you go into the wilderness or you’ll look like a dumbass when you’re frozen to death on a mountain with a fire bow in your hand.
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- My Complete Fire Starting Kit For Jungle Expeditions – I got it for free with 2 packs of smokes at 7-11
How have I started my fire in the wilderness since I was 12? A Magnesium Fire Tool? … Nope, … Swedish FireSteel? … Nope, Rubbing Two Sticks Together? … Nope, A Bow-Drill? … Nope
I carry a disposable lighter.
Yep, thats my entire fire starting kit.
Sure I know how to make fire from constructing a Bow-Drill, Fire Plough, using a coke can, and even using a rubber filled with water (who the hell carry’s a rubber with them in the mountains anyway?).
But the only way that works 100% of the time with minimal effort (I am a lazy survivalist) is just lighting stuff on fire with my lighter. Sure it doesn’t look as cool as scraping a gigantic wave of sparks from a Swedish FireSteel onto a tinder bundle, but it works.
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