Wilderness Survival:The Sacred Order is a Universal Truth
February 7, 2010 by okievapor
Filed under Wilderness
The sacred order is: Shelter first – then water, fire, food. In a survival situation, it is critical to conserve energy and resources. Panic and frustration get in the way of success in any situation – they can be deadly in the outdoors. If it’s late in the day or you are in a place [...]
Wilderness Survival – Getting Water to Drink
February 7, 2010 by okievapor
Filed under Wilderness
More important than food and perhaps even more important than fire, water is necessary for survival. Maybe it is obvious, but our bodies are comprised of a lot of it.
You can harvest water in a variety of ways. Unless you live in Michigan (the Great Lakes State) or Minnesota (Land of 10,000 Lakes) or such [...]
Wilderness Survival Tips – Understanding the Rule of 3’s
February 7, 2010 by okievapor
Filed under Wilderness
In emergency situations, one of the biggest problems is to focus on what matters most. That’s why in the field of emergency medicine, we use acronyms and steps like the “ABC’s” to help us control panic and remember what we should do first, then second, etc…
I was an EMT and WEMT and I taught First [...]