Daily Survival Tips

Make sure your knife is sharp before going into the bush. A dull knife is dangerous and will make your task much more difficult.

When signaling for rescue, try to use colors that won’t blend in with the background. Bright colors work the best against most environments.

You can purify water with bleach by putting in 4 drops per quart or liter of water. Stir and let water sit 30 mins prior to drinking.

Be wary of brightly colored insects. The bright colors are normally a warning sign that they are poisonous.

Dressing in layers is important. If you get hot, shed layers and slow down so you don’t sweat which can increase your risk of hypothermia.

when lost in the wilderness aerial reconnaissance is vital, make yourself visible from the air and it may save your life

In desperation you can use a method called #SecondHarvest; sifting through fecal matter to find undigested nuts/berries.

If you need to cross ice that may not be thick, spread your body weight out by crawling on your stomach.

Moving diagonally down a snowy decline reduces your chances of falling as well as mechanical injury.

If you don't have time time to make shelter cover yourself with leaves to preserve body heat and stave off hypothermia

When moving, always be on the lookout for things you can use. Good bush items may not be available where you decide to set up camp.

Never grab or part vegetation with your hand, use a stick or cutting tool. You never know if you'll get thorned, bitten, or stung.

@SurvivalDaily will be traveling across the mtns and forests of #Europe for a month w/only r packs. Any suggestions where/what to go/see?

You can collect water by tying clothing around your ankles and walking through tall grass on a dewy morning.

Make sure you are always prepared for the worst. A short hike can turn into a survival situation very easily.

Always try to sleep off the ground. You will stay warmer, and have less animals crawling on you.

The more you know, the less you need

If youre vehicle breaks down and u decide to leave it, make sure to leave markings and clues as to where youre headed so rescuers can find u

You can collect water by tying a clear plastic bag around a green tree branch through condensation