Traps and snares crush, choke, hang, or entangle the prey. Most of the traps will actually do two or more of these things. Usually power is provided to the trap by a simple mechanism. This will be the struggling of the victim, a bent sapling's tension or the force of gravity. When the trap is triggered, it will catch or kill the animal. When constructing the trap you need to focus on 3 areas:Read more

If you are an unarmed survivor, your safest solution to hunt for food is to use traps and snares. Traps and snares can be even more effective than a man with a rifle, yet they require some knowlege and skill. To be effective you must: Read more

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An average human has an enormous capability of survival in wilderness. Ability to adapt physically and mentally to a changing conditions and world ensured survival of the human race throughout centuries. The same survival mechanisms that kept our forefathers alive can help keep us alive as well! However, these survival mechanisms that can help us can also work against us if we don't understand and anticipate their presence.Read more

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The survivor's psychological state greatly influences his ability to successfully return from a wilderness survival situation. It takes much more than the knowledge and survival skills to build shelters, get food, make fires, etc. to go successfully through a survival situation. Some people with little or no survival training have managed to survive life–threatening circumstances. On the other hand, some people with survival training have not used their skills and died in wilderness. Mental attitude is a key ingredient in any survival situation.Read more

Cleanliness is an important factor in preventing infection and disease. It becomes even more crucial in a survival situation. Poor hygiene drastically reduces your chances of survival.

Wash yourself

A good daily wash with soap is ideal, but you can stay clean without it. Using cold water and cloth, you can still wash yourself. You should take special care of your feet, armpits, crotch, hand and hair as these are prime areas for infestation or infection. Read more

Food is second on the list, as without food you are able to survive even up to several weeks. Nonetheless, food is necessary for you to stay healthy. Without food your mental and physical capabilities will deteriorate rapidly, and you will become weak and your morale will fall. Food replenishes the substances that your body burns and provides energy. It provides vitamins, minerals, salts, and other elements essential to good health. Read more

You lose water all the time

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