What is the first thing to do in order to survive in the wilderness? 2nd? 3rd?
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you can survive without food or water for at least a week. Going out there without anything but clothes is rediculous, but possible. If you wear glasses, take them. DO NOT bring contacts if possible. You can also use the glasses for making a fire if the sun is out. Fire and shelter are important as one of the first things to make. The fire will keep you warm and should also keep animals and bugs away. \n\nFood is nice, but unless you know what types of plants are around, then I'd say forget about it. Water is pretty easy. Just collect dew that forms on plants. It may not be much, but it will be LOTS better than just drinking any water you find without using purifying tablets first or boiling the water(again, fire is good here). Hopefully there are some other guys with you so some guys can build a fire while others look for plants to eat. Also bring a belt, it will help tie anything together, and if you can, bring a bandana or wear two pairs of socks. \n\nEmergencies can happen when people don't know what they are doing, so if one of your guys gets hurt then you can use the bandana/socks as a way to dress any wounds or sprains. Unfortunately, we don't know where you'll be "surviving" and what the rules and regulations are.\n\n ALthough you may want to ask yourself if it is worth it to hang with a bunch of guys who are going to 'force' you into wilderness surviving for 3 days with only clothes that you are wearing. Oh yeah, when going to the bathroom, go at least 100 feet from your campsite. DO NOT eat any white berries, and leave anything with three leaves alone (look up poision ivy). Hunger and thirst won't be your absolute biggest worries, since you should only be out there 3 days. Go with the shelter and the fire. \n\nIf they DO allow you to bring one item I would suggest a zippo or a pack of matches, if two, then bring a metal pan as well, if 3 then bring a pocket knife. DO NOT leave your fire unattended for more than 3 minutes, if you burn down the area you are in you will be in deep trouble. \n\nOn elast tip: when you go to create a fire, use small dry dead wood at first and then you can work up to larger pieces. the dry and smaller the wood, the easier it is to catch on fire. Don't get discouraged! it's only three days!\n\nResponse to Little Seal: I said you could survive without water for at least a week. I never said you'd be at 100% or that it was a good idea. However, drinking unpurified water would most likely be way worse in the long run considering the various microbes that live in water. If he collects dew in the morning it probably won't be that bad. Also, if he finds food, he will be getting water from that. Keep in mind that these guys are making thier pledge go out into the woods with nothing but clothes. Also, congrats of joining the NAVY! hope you accomplish your goal.
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2 Timothy 2;3\nYou must endure hardship as a good soldier of Christ.\nBless you
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1. If you are indoors, duck or drop down to the floor. Take cover under a sturdy desk, table or other furniture. Hold on to it and be prepared to move with it. Hold the position until the ground stops shaking and it is safe to move. Stay clear of windows, fireplaces, woodstoves, and heavy furniture or appliances that may fall over. Stay inside to avoid being injured by falling glass or building parts. If you are in a crowded area, take cover where you are. Stay calm and encourage others to do likewise.\n\n2. If you are outside, get into the open, away from buildings and power lines.\n\n3. If you are driving, stop if it is safe, but stay inside your car. Stay away from bridges, overpasses and tunnels. Move your car as far out of the normal traffic pattern as possible. If possible, avoid stopping under trees, light posts, power lines, or signs.\n\n4. If you are in a mountainous area, or near unstable slopes or cliffs, be alert for falling rock and other debris that could be loosened by the earthquake. \n\n5. If you are at the beach, move quickly to higher ground or several hundred yards inland.\n\nHope that helps.
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let me try:\n1)Save Plants to save Life.\n2)Protect plants and animals and protect yourself.
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Wilderness survival skills, if taught correctly, will ensure your ability to survive in Central OK or anywhere else.  I would put more effort into looking at what the program offers, talking to people who attended that program and being clear on what you want to get out of the program.\n\nMaybe you just want to learn about local plants and animals.  That's not the same as wilderness survival skills.  \n\nThe first link below is a directory of programs.  I don't know anything about those programs.\n\nI do know that this program is reputable, well-run, with top notch instructors:  http://www.hawkcircle.com/ \n\nI also have an article about survival on my website, which is the second link below.\n\nI've taken wilderness survival classes from several different instructors, including Tom Brown, the original wilderness survival instructor - not all programs are created equal.
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Dear Greatbreak:  I am Native American too.  It sounds like you are in a great deal of pain.  Not many people would understand what you are talking about.  I don't think the answer is to go into the wilderness to die.  The Great Spirit would most likely not want you to do that.  You have been given life and ending it by going into the wilderness and starving is not what is needed here (I believe).  The first thing you need to do is smudge your apartment with sweet grass, tobacco, and sage.  Use the right kind of feather to do this (you know what to do if you have followed your heritage without me outlining it here in public).  If you don't have access to what you need, please contact your tribal office and speak to an elder.  In my most humble opinion, you have some evil spirits around you.  Please seek help.  Our Nation needs you.  There are too few of us left, and I'm betting you'll get a lot of answers in here because people won't understand and will think you're nuts.  Hang tough.  From one NA to another.
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Do you mean physicaly, or planning?  Physicaly, you just have to be in really good shape.  (Simple, right?). Do lots of walking and running, take the stairs whenever you can, and some strength work for your legs, back and abs wouldn't hurt. \n\nAre you planning do hike down and back up?  I did that a few years ago, and it was both the best and most physicaly challenging hike of my life. If you're going to hike out of the canyon, be prepared to do the equal of taking the stairs to the top of a 500 story building. At the very least, you should be comfortable walking up and down stairs for an hour with your pack before you go.\n\nAs far as planning the hike, that's a bigger subject than I can handle here. But, do your homework, and respect the canyon!  I had a lot of experience backpacking in the northeast, Alaska, and the Rockies before going to the canyon, but found myself dangerously unprepared for desert hiking.  If you stay on the corridor trails, things should be OK, but if it's your first desert hike, be very careful about going backcountry (as our group learned to our regret).  The desert is a hostile environment in ways that those of us with experience in other terrain types can't really appreciate.\n\nHiking Grand Canyon National Park by Ron Adkison is a good book to pick up. Definately do some research into desert hiking. If you want to camp in the park, you need to get a permit well in advance--check at http://www.nps.gov/grca/pphtml/camping.html.\n\nBut don't let any of this scare you off--prepare, use common sense, and you'll have one of the most incredible experiences of your life!
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If you're hiking, get the GPS locater thingy. Snow can come on fast and change a landscape completely. Always have something dry you can change into, hypothermia isn't your friend. Don't keep going in a storm ever ever ever, get shelter and wait or you're most likely to get lost. Know the terrain ahead of time and stay out of avalanche country especially as a novice. Layers are your friend, sweat isn't take it easy. Don't drink alcohol, you can't feel the cold and you get hypothermia faster. Take in everything, snow camping is beautiful and sparkly and fresh. It takes what you know and makes it alien, so have a camera or no one will believe you!
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my son is there now.......pack as light as possible, but;\n1.  Take bottles to carry plenty of water, you are at altitude and it is dry and you must stay hydrated.\n2.  Rain suit, not just poncho, violent thunderstorms are not uncommon.\n3.  Water filter, they will give you disinfectant tablets but you will still want to filter the water for "chunks".\n4.  Sunscreen, bug juice.\n5.  Layers - it can be 90 in the day and 30 at night.\n6.  Your troop should have plenty of guidelines available.  You also should have gotten the field manual.  READ IT AND FOLLOW IT.  This is not kid's stuff...you are in the outback for a week or more.
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# 1 I would face the opposite direction of the wind sit down and cover face.\n#2 In the second situation i would do the same as 1 but also use a huge rock for cover\n#3 I would walk to the building but not allow myself to face the wind keeping my eyes covered as much as possible.
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Find a pal who likes to walk, get some good walking shoes. Then find a good hiking/walking trail or make your own. If making your own make sure to mark your trail well so you won't get lost. Best is to go to a park and take the trails there. NEVER GO ALONE EVER.  Now with you and your buddy(s) start walking, slow and easy at first to warm your body. Be sure to have plenty of water to drink. As you walk take slow deep breaths. Breathe in through your nose slowly and deeply; fill your lungs up with oxygen. Then exhale through your lips just as slowly. Pretend you are playing a reed instrument like a flute or sax,as  you breathe out.  Most Americans don't breathe deeply enough to oxygenate their bodies blood. Oxygen in the blood helps the body burn calories more effectively and at a faster rate. If you jump rope the same applies, even aerobics and this breathing tec. will help you lose weight quickly and a lot safer than any pills can.
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Go outdoors and LIVE among God's Works...\n\nPeace be with you!
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Not like I would do whatever I had to, to survive.\n\nPeace!
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Try to survive I guess.
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economy is the most important, enough money will support you to run away to more or further places\n\nso, step one, try your best to save enough money
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killing the deer first and ge the leg after\n\n:> peace\n.
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If you get lost in the wild first construct/secure shelter.  Stay put.  Let the search party find you.   If possible, set up some type of signal.  Conserve energy.  DRINK your water and EAT your food.  Depriving yourself of food and water will only make you dehydrated and famish-you'll make bad decisions.   You'll make better decisions if you have nourishment.  \n\nIf you must travel out, walk early in the morning and toward dusk.  Avoid the heat of the sun and walking in the dark.  Set up a base camp and hunt at night .  Most desert animals move about at night.