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If you are planning on a life in the woods hiding out from civilization, then survival in the wilderness is something that requires a lot of training. But survival for those lost backpacking or hunting or in a plane crash is something else. Here is a look at the basics of getting out alive.

To begin with, food is not a big priority when you are lost and awaiting rescue. In fact, it is very rare that anyone dies from starvation when lost in the wilderness. There are too many other ways to die long before hunger gets you, and in any case most rescues happen long before the passing of the month or so that you could live without food.

If you have any injuries or immediate threats (like aggressive bears) you have to deal with those. As soon as the immediate threats are gone, shelter will normally be your top priority. If you have never build a wilderness survival shelter, you might want to try it sometime for practice. Just remember that your goal is to keep out wind and rain, as well as to provide a space small enough for your body to heat if you are facing cold nights.

The most common survival shelter is the basic lean-to. A pole or stick is attached horizontally between two trees, and then others are laid against it, sloping down to the ground. More sticks are piled against this “roof” and then it is covered with evergreen boughs, leaves or tree bark, starting from the bottom so the last layer of roofing acts like shingles to shed the rain.

In an emergency you can also just pile up dry leaves or grass and crawl into the center of the pile. This provides a quick and warm shelter. It can even keep you dry if the rain or snow is light. The “dead air” space that is created is what insulates you and keeps you warm. Keep this in mind. You might also use dry vegetation as a mattress and blanket inside any other type of shelter.

Water is the next important survival priority. Streams and lakes are the obvious sources, but in dry areas you might have to work a little harder at locating water. Look for low shaded spots where it may have pooled during the last rain, and not yet evaporated. You might also be able to collect dew in the mornings by running a piece of cloth through the wet grass and wringing the moisture out into a container or directly into your mouth.

If you do not have a means to purify water, and more than a day has gone by without a drink, use whatever you find unless it is clearly poisoned (indications include a lack of any plant life around the water). Generally you are more likely to die from dehydration than from contaminated water. In fact, many organisms, like giardia, can take a week or more before you have symptoms, and hopefully you will be rescued by then.

Finally, you need to be able to help the searchers find you. A fire is a good idea for this. have green leafy branches or something else that will create a lot of smoke ready in case you hear a plane or helicopter coming. If you can’t make a fire, find an open place and lay out whatever you have that is colorful and/or large, so it can be spotted from the air. If you have a whistle, blow it in sets of three occasionally.

At least in emergencies, survival in the wilderness is not about how to build a cabin or make bread from cattail roots. It’s usually about protecting your core body temperature and keeping hydrated while you wait for help to arrive. Food can help, and is a comfort, but it is last on this list of priorities.

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Acquiring basic survival skills is of paramount importance. Teens want to experiment and have an adventurous life. So, there is a possibility that at any time they may be thrown into a dangerous situation. To survive in such a situation and come out, basic survival training for teens should be taught. Teenagers also love places like mountains, woods and deserts. To survive in such places they need survival skills.

Many schools and private organizations offer basic survival training for teens. Many courses are specialized. For example a course can be held on basic survival skills while mountaineering, another could be survival skills needed while deep sea diving etc. Although the situations and the circumstances will be different in each case, if a teen learns a few basic skills, he will be able to handle the situation he is in, in a better manner.

The ability to make a fire is very essential for survival. A fire has many and varied uses. It fulfills a teen’s want for warmth, light and fire. It keeps wild animals and dangerous creatures away therefore giving a person peace of mind while resting at night. It is used to cook food and purify water. It is used to dry clothing. It is also used to signal over very long distances. Teens should know how to make a fire using the material available with them. The age old method of making a fire using friction should be taught during basic survival training for teens.

Knowing how to make a shelter is also important. Shelters protect a person from rain, wind, sun, snow, heat, cold etc. In basic survival training for teens, teenagers are taught to build shelters. Shelters can be built by twining branches together, draping a cloth or a parachute over some branches etc. While caves are a very good shelter, the teen must ensure that there is no wild animal or dangerous insect lives inside.

Finding food and water is another skill they have to be taught at basic survival training for teens. Every teen’s basic wants of food and water have to be fulfilled in order to survive. A person can go without food for a number of days but not without water. On an average, a person can survive for three days without water. Lack of water can lead to lethargy, dehydration, headaches, dizziness, confusion and finally death.

If they do not have food and water, they must be taught to search for them. Most plants provide water. Water can be found in the roots of trees and in vines. Rainwater can be caught and stored. The dew on the vegetation can be carefully collected and drunk. Once the water is collected, the teenager has to ensure that it is fit for drinking. He can boil the water on the fire he has made. Food can be collected. There are many edible nuts and berries, insects and even bugs. Teenagers should be trained at basic survival training for teens to snare animals, cook and eat them.

Most basic survival training courses give a session on first aid. First aid is essential for lacerations which will otherwise turn infectious, venomous bites, fractures, sprains burns etc.

Signaling techniques are a must in every survival training course. Signaling enables a person to be rescued faster and helps a person to make contact with the rescuer without being in actual, physical contact. Fire, smoke, flashlights, reflective mirrors, whistles etc are some signals that can be used.

Navigation is yet another skill to be taught. Map and compass reading is taught as also using stars to find a way out.

Basic survival training courses for teens also train teenagers to overcome panic, think clearly, formulate an action plan and implement it.

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