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lost ! Do you know what to do ?

cariboucreek
By: cariboucreek
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Date: 05/01/2008 02:35:39
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Ive  never ever been lost ! Confused for a few day .But never lost .

Years ago Ben east was a well known writer for outdoors life Mr East wrote many stories of survial .Ive read his writings over and over in my life .Robert Service Another well know writer wrote a story --To build a fire ! sounds easy ?

Over the many yerars ive lived here in alaska i make it a point to study maps of areas i wish to explore .Makeing myself remember many notable points that could guide me back to camp or safety.I write this story tonite to maybe remind others how easy it is to get lost with out being prepared .

My freind and his family were out last week end on a bear hunting trip .the atv broke down away from camp .the younger boys strted walking back to main camp and got lost .my freind looked all night for his boys ,Not knowning what had happened .Next morning with sun up the boys were found no worse for the wear. Cold ,wet and hungry .

Now !  Here is  the topic of this story ! What do you carry in your back pack ,pocket ,car or truck that would help you stay alive in any condition ?

As you read this please write as reply to this your ideas for all to share .only remember that what may be good tool for you may not be good for someone elses survial kit .

 looking forward to this subject to be interesting and informational for all

 







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From: jack002
05/01/2008 14:23:52
alright now this is right up my alley.when i go hunting in erie county all i bring with me is food and plenty of it.for the last few years i hunt from a pop up blind,this is my shelter i have enough food and i also smoke so i have fire.and in erie county the most your gonna have is one night in the woods.now when we go out with the dogs on a search i pack way different i carry every thing you could need.the rule is three days food and water for you and your dog,once a year we practice building shelters with nothing else than whats in your pack,a small camping saw is gonna be your best friend for building a shelter,this thing is gonna keep you alive so do it right.small packs of goodies can be bought at just about any sporting goods shop.small kits with fire sticks- duct tape- pins -emergency blanket- a compass- matches and that kind of stuff is what you will need.light of any kind is one of the best things for you it keeps the mind calm.and remember stay put.unless you are sure you can get out on your own,stay were you are.keep your fire going it will keep you and your mind busy from whats really going on.no fire sticks if you have pines where you hunt get the old sap off the tree(it should be the old yellow stuff)and while your at the pine tree get all the low branch's you can these will be the outer shell of your shelter.just remember stay calm and keep dry and warm.watch your wind when you start your shelter you want your fire and smoke going down wind of you.but what we all need to do is practice this stuff in the off season get your kids and go build a shelter big enough to fit all of you.it not as easy doing all this stuff as you may think..




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