When you get lost in the forest or test your skills against nature, you must prepare yourself to survive in the wild. Some celebrity survivors may suggest drinking certain body fluids. However, as long as you stick to the basics and do what it takes to get water, build shelter, get food, and keep warm, these celebrities are really just "eating liver," whereas you probably really should be eating liver..
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Method 1 of 6: Finding Water
Step 1. Look for waters such as rivers, streams, lakes, or ponds
Water flows downstream so it is best to look for waters in earth depressions and valleys. If you're in a mountainous area, you're more likely to eventually come across a river or stream if you walk parallel to the mountain.
If you find water, build a shelter nearby. Don't build shelter by the water's edge as wild animals (which may be dangerous) will often be there to quench their thirst
Step 2. Sterilize water from lakes, ponds, rivers and streams
You should always boil water taken from the waters. If you have a metal container, put it on the fire to boil the water for 20 minutes until it's sterile. If you don't have a boiling pot, make a pot hole to boil the water.
- To boil water with a boiling pit, dig a hole approximately 0.5 meters long and 0.5 meters wide, and 0.5 meters deep next to the campfire.
- Then, separate the clay from the soil (it's reddish and sticky), then coat the hole with clay to make sure there are no cracks or openings in the clay layer.
- Then, use a container such as a hat or shoe to transfer the water from the water source to the boiling hole until it is full.
- Once the hole is filled with water, heat the rocks in the fire for about 10 minutes before inserting them into the hole. Replace the cooled stones in the hole with fresh hot stones until the water boils for 20 minutes.
Step 3. Dig a hole if you can't find a lake, pond, river, or stream
Before going to bed, dig a hole approximately 0.5 meters long, 0.5 meters wide, and 0.5 meters deep. The hole will fill up overnight. The water will be muddy so first strain it with a piece of cloth, such as your t-shirt.
If you don't have a cloth to filter the water, wear a cloth to absorb the water and squeeze it into your mouth. The shirt will hold most of the mud
Step 4. Use clothes to absorb water from the soil and plants if you can't find another water source
In the morning, put on clothes to collect dew. Just press it into the ground and the cloth will absorb the water to be wrung out then into the mouth. During the day, hang clothes behind you as you walk through the thickets. The clothes will absorb some of the water from the leaves which can also be squeezed into the mouth.
Step 5. Follow the ant climbing the tree to find the water pocket on the trunk
If you see an ant crawling on a tree, it's most likely headed for a water source that has been caught in one of the tree grooves. Follow the line of ants to find their destination in the tree, and if you can reach them, press your clothes against them to absorb the water. Then, you can squeeze the water into your mouth.
Be careful not to swallow the ants when applying this method; this animal can bite you
Method 2 of 6: Building a Shelter
Step 1. Find a fallen tree or the side of a cliff
We recommend that you build a shelter using a large surface that can ward off strong winds and is ideal as a hiding place from predators. Look for fallen trees or rock fragments around the nearest water source (if any).
Make sure that no wild animals are already inhabiting your would-be shelter
Step 2. Lean a large branch against a tree or the side of a cliff
Usually lots of fallen branches are scattered on the forest floor so you don't have to cut down trees. Look for large branches in the forest and lean them against a tree or rock as tightly as possible.
- Ideally, the branch should be as straight as possible and approximately 2 meters long and 5-8 cm in diameter.
- Make sure your shelter is small, but still big enough for your body, at least when curled up. The smaller your shelter, the easier it will be to warm yourself with body heat.
Step 3. Fill in the gaps in the large branches with small twigs
No matter how straight and tight the large branches were, there would still be gaps between them. "Fill" this gap with a small twig. then, cover the entire shelter with leaves and other debris from forest soil.
Step 4. Cover the ground in the shelter with dry leaves or pine needles
You'll have a hard time keeping your temperature down if you sleep in damp soil. Pile dry leaves or pine needles (or both) in the shelter to keep out the cold from the soil beneath you.
Should. Change bedding daily if dry leaves or twigs are easy to find around the shelter
Step 5. Build a shelter around the ground depression if you are in the desert
Use the excavated sand to create a shield around the depression. Then, cover the depression with a bush if you have one, or use the available cloth to protect yourself from the elements around you.
Step 6. Create a snow trench shelter in cold climates
To do this, dig a trench in the snow slightly longer than your body and pile the excavated snow around it to create a shield against the elements. Then, create a roof by forming a grid pattern using sticks over the shelter and stacking snow on top.
Method 3 of 6: Getting Food
Step 1. Eat insects
Insects can be a great source of protein and nutrition when in the wild. Search or dig in the ground to find insects, such as caterpillars, beetles, grasshoppers, and crickets to eat. Look for it in a patch of damp soil and in rotting wood. Here usually a lot of insects congregate.
- Do not eat any insects because some have poison and dangerous claws.
- Before eating insects, remove the legs and outer shell. Crush it with a stone and cook the meat over a bonfire.
Step 2. Look for nuts and edible wood in the trees
Check the base of the tree for nuts such as acorns. These beans can be roasted in the fire and contain enough protein. Some trees, especially spruce family plants such as pine, spruce, and fir (all of which have thorns/needles) have an edible inner layer of bark. Once you've found one of these trees, dig up the trunk with a rock to extract its rubbery, cream-colored inner layer. This part of the tree is edible.
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Pine needles can also be soaked in hot water to make tea. Pine needle tea is full of nutrients, especially vitamin C.
Pregnant women should not drink this needle tea because it has been proven to harm the fetus
Step 3. Look for bird nests on the ground and low hanging branches
When working during the day, look for bird nests in the ground between the roots or in tree branches that contain eggs. You can collect eggs, and even catch birds if you want to wait for them to return to the nest.
- You can cook eggs without a pan by tapping the top of the egg until a hole is formed 2.5 cm wide and 2.5 cm long using a small stick.
- Then, use a stick to pull the coals from the fire to the edge of the fireplace, and make a hollow so the egg can stand on top of it.
- Place the eggs in the mound of charcoal and cook for about 5-10 minutes (you can see if the eggs are cooked by peeking through the hole in the top of the shell).
- Once the eggs are cooked, you can peel the shells and eat the contents!
Step 4. Make a spear and use it to catch animals
Find a small hardwood tree and cut it with stones. It is recommended that this small tree be 1.5 meters long and at least 2.5-5 cm in diameter. Use a stone to cut the branches and sharpen the ends. Then, harden the tip of the spear by burning it with fire.
If you carry a spear during the day, use it to hunt small animals such as rabbits, squirrels, frogs, and fish which can later be grilled in the fire
Step 5. Look for cacti and lizards to eat if they are stranded in the desert
Various types of cacti have stems that can be eaten raw. First, wrap your hands in clothes to protect them from the cactus thorns (leaves), then break off the stems from the plant. Then, use a rock to scrape off the dedurian before eating the cactus stem. On the other hand, try your luck by catching lizards. If you see a lizard near you, stay as still as possible until it approaches, then catch it as quickly as possible.
If you are eating lizards, cook them as thoroughly as possible to prevent salmonella. Focus on eating the tail meat. Try not to eat the lizard's mouth because this is where most salmonella is
Step 6. Focus on finding fish in cold climates
If you're near the ocean in a cold climate, you might try catching fish by digging a hole in an area where high tide meets high tide (you'll need to observe tides first to determine the ideal place to make a hole). Fish will be trapped in this hole when the tide is low. If you're not near the ocean, you can still catch spearfish in rivers or lakes.
Method 4 of 6: Making Fire
Step 1. Build a fireplace
Make a fireplace at least 1.5 meters from the shelter by digging a hole 0.5 meters long and 0.5 meters wide and 15 cm deep using stones and encircling the edges of the hole with rocks.
Once the fireplace pit is finished digging, arrange piles of leaves or pine needles for firewood
Step 2. Make a bow drill or arc
Look for pieces of hardwood or rock that have a hollow to accommodate the drill tip. Then, find a piece of soft wood and drill a hole with a sharp stone. Make a triangular cut from the edge of the softwood to the hole, with the point of the triangle in the hole. Find a green, pliable branch, then tie a shoelace at each end to make a bow. Then, find hardwood about 2 cm in diameter to make the drill bit.
- If you don't have shoelaces, and you're in a forest area, make a thread by digging through the inner layers of the tree with a rock, pulling the fibers out, and tying them together.
- If you're not in a forest area and need twine, try cutting a few strands of hair and tying them together into a strand.
- If you don't have enough hair, try making yarn by tying a few strands of brush bristles.
Step 3. Use a bow drill to start the fire
Position the softwood against the fireplace so that the firewood fills the triangular incision at the edges. Then, place the drill in the hole with the arc thread wrapping it in a single loop with the arc parallel to the ground. Hold the softwood firmly with the feet and place it over the drill in a found hardwood or rock divot to keep it immobile. Then, move the arc back and forth so that the drill rotates and creates a spark.
- After a few minutes of “sawing”, you should start to see smoke. When it's done, gently blow the firewood so that the sparks spread.
- Once the wood starts to burn, form a pyramid around it with twigs and bark in the middle, then build another pyramid around it with smaller branches, and a final pyramid around the larger branches.
- Once it starts to burn, it's best to maintain the flame by adding firewood throughout the day.
Method 5 of 6: Protecting Yourself from the Elements
Step 1. Eat late at night
The body creates heat when it metabolizes food so we should use it to survive. Eat high-fat foods such as nuts, insects, and small animals before bed so that the body generates heat at night when the temperature is at its coldest.
Step 2. Cover yourself with soil, litter, and leaves before going to bed
When you sleep in the shelter at night, cover yourself with several layers of soil, leaves, and other objects that were collected during the day. This “blanket” can help keep the cold night air out.
However, do not make the body too warm to sweat. The sweat will cool the body and moisten the bedding, which reduces its effectiveness in resisting cold temperatures
Step 3. Stay in shelter when it rains
This is especially important in tropical climates when rainfall is quite high. If it rains, you should take cover in a hiding place. If you get wet, dry yourself and your clothes as much as possible. Wet bodies and clothes can bring on disease and fungal infections.
Method 6 of 6: Maintaining Safety and Health
Step 1. Avoid predators
Predators will be a problem in all locations on earth. To prevent this, try to give an early warning by whistling or singing when you leave. You also need to get rid of food odors in shelters by throwing leftovers away. It's also a good idea to be aware of your surroundings when you find a fresh carcass, as some predators will wander around briefly leaving their prey behind before returning to it.
If you encounter a predator, don't panic. Don't look him in the eye, and walk away slowly while making yourself appear as big as possible by waving your hand in the air
Step 2. Keep skin covered to prevent scratching and mosquito bites that can cause infection
This is especially important in tropical climates where warm and humid weather can accelerate infection. In addition, many local insects have poison. If you don't have long pants or a long-sleeved shirt, cover the skin by wrapping leaves around your arms and legs, then tie them in vines.
Step 3. Treat the broken bone and don't push yourself until the bone heals
If you're in the woods, a broken bone can be splinted by aligning 2 sticks of wood on each side of the bone and tying it with shoelaces or young tendrils to keep it from moving. If you're not in a forest area and can't find a branch, avoid moving the bone as much as possible so it can heal properly. Whatever happens, you should rest as much as possible so that the bones have the energy to reconnect.
Step 4. Stay hydrated and get plenty of rest when you start to feel sick
If you feel yourself starting to get sick, or have already caught it, the most important thing to do is to stay hydrated and rest. Stay in a shelter and have water near you while you recover. Try to keep warm because a cold body will take longer to recover from illness.
Tips
- Maintaining hydration should be a top priority. You can last several days without shelter and weeks without eating, but the effects of dehydration will be felt within a few days.
- Survival in the wild revolves around creating and storing sufficient energy levels. Make sure you eat a lot, get enough sleep, and don't do a lot of unnecessary movement.
- Do not eat plants unless you are 100% sure they are safe to eat. Plants that should not be eaten can make you sick and dehydrated.
- When moving during the day, mark the path by slashing trees or piling rocks. That way, you won't get lost.
- If you encounter a large animal, slowly move away from it until it is out of reach. Sudden movements will only signal that you are a threat to him and even nonpredatory animals will attack you.
