Wild Survival Tactics

Have you ever wondered what it would be like having to survive in the wilderness for two months? A 13 year old named Brian used many different survival strategies to help him survive in the Canadian wilderness .Some strategies that he used was by using his hatchet that his mother gave him, positive thinking, and he always planned ahead.

In Survival by the Numbers by  Peter Kummerfeldt he talks about some of the thing people have to have to survive in the wilderness. The article was very informational and told

Camping at night beside a flaming fire is also a great idea where you camp in a peaceful place where you can enjoy making marshmallows and your partner's favourite food and cuddling each other while staring at the

The history of fires goes back to the 17th century. They were called, “Fire buckets”. They came into existence because there was no fireman. Fire buckets were people organizing themselves like a human chain with buckets passing around. There was at least two to three buckets full of

However, they are made of saltwater, so we cannot use this source of water to drink and water plants. But freshwater sources, such as rivers, lakes, springs, melted snow and underground bodies of water, can be used in irrigation for farmland and for us to drink. [3]

The first step that is pretty essential in building a campfire, that several people may overlook, is finding a suitable, safe place to have one. If there is a fire ring that is already present, then even better. Try to look for an open space away from buildings or other things that are easily flammable. Ask yourself a few questions before you start: Are campfires allowed in this area? Are the weather conditions up to par? (It shouldn’t be too windy or rainy.) Is the site properly prepared? Lastly, do you have fire safety equipment? Such as a fire extinguisher

I have always had a fascination with fire, and like you can guess, that particular fascination has gotten me into trouble with burning myself, my clothes, and in this particular stories my neighbor’s lawn.

Perseverance Essay In the face of adversity, most fail to succeed. Although, some individuals persevere. When conflict arises, perseverance is what helps you make it through the day. Not everyone shows perseverance, but occasionally some stand out among the crowd.

Everybody has a challenge in their life where they need a lot of perseverance. In The Call of the Wild, Buck is forced out of his old life and thrown into the wilderness where he needs to learn how to survive. In contrast to Buck, like most adults, my dad went through a parent's death which needed perseverance and had to figure out how to live on his own. While Buck and my dad’s experiences are different, they both had to learn how to live on their own. Those are just somethings that show how everyone goes through a perseverance event where life gets tough, but people and animals acquire skills or traits that help them get through these events.

As I have learned, becoming a strong and brave person requires perseverance. In The Call of The Wild, Buck had gotten stolen which caused him to get weak without medicine. In comparison, my mom went through stage 1 Breast Cancer, which in the end, she ended up fighting it. While my mom went through cancer and Buck had to carry heavy sleds, they both ended up getting stronger. In life to be successful, when you put your mind to anything, you are able to persevere with what life has thrown at you. Also in life, time is precious and you should never take anything for granted.

Fire is explained in a tetrahedron of necessary requirements a fire needs before it is able to spring to life. First, is sufficient fuel. Different types of fuel coincide with different types of terrain. In dry, sparse areas, dead grass and shrubs provide the best fuel. In lush, green forests, pine needles, leaves, twigs, and other such things typically underfoot makes for the best fuel . Second, is an oxidizing agent. This could be the oxygen

What do you need to survive the wild? Well there's a lot of things you need to survive. And i'm going to tell you what you need right now.

Chapin gathered her wits, and checked her surroundings trying to keep herself busy, as to not let the reality of the situation set in. Chapin then grabbed dry grass, small pieces of wood, a nice sized stick, finally a larger grainy branch. Remembering what she learned in Girl Scouts, she rubbed the nice sized stick against the grainy branch, until she saw small embers appear. Once they became bright red, she gently blew them onto the brush, within two minutes the brush caught a small flame. She then stacked the wood and small branches onto the fire.

In order to find edible plants you need to know of a good place to find them. Some and most of edible plants can be found on your steps and on your lawn. Having a local plant guide can help with your excavation to looking for edible plants. You should start by looking in the number one habitat where you will most likely find edible plants which is your lawn. There is a lot of edible plants such as Dandelion, Chickweed, Wood Sorrel, Henbit, Dead-Nettle, Plantain, Sow Thistle, Wild Onion, and

Fuel is a less combustible material that burns slow and steady once lit, like tree trunks, coal and oil. To start a fire, first the tinder is lit on fire. Then the kindling on top of it catches fire. When the kindling produces enough heat, the fuel will catch on fire. When all three ingredients are present in the correct amount, oxygen, heat, and fuel will start a fire and keep it burning.