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The typical survival experience lasts 3 days.
To negotiate that, you’ll will need some sort of shelter that offers a windbreak to keep you warm and dry, as well as h2o to keep hydration, a fire starter, a back-up fire starter, and a mirror for signaling. Do not over-emphasize the usefulness of flares, strobes and flashlights.
Someone may maybe spot them accidentally at night, but those intentionally looking for you will be looking in daylight.
A fire is much more helpful. It’s reassuring when you happen to be tired, panicky and cold. It can warm you up, melt snow to keep you hydrated, or to treat a hypothermic victim with warm liquid.
A fire can be a signaling device in the course of the day. Bear in mind the strength of “3″ – three fires inside a triangle, three columns of smoke, 3 whistles and three gunshots, are the international signal for distress. Sip a minimum of two quarts of water a day. Hydration is very essential in preventing hypothermia and in preserving the capability to believe clearly. Bring along some beef jerky on your journey.