Re: Naked into the wilderness:true preparedness
Indeed! Me too. I don't fly airlines anymore, so I drive...always. I'm retired as well, and still 'relatively' young at 44. But... I always leave the house prepared. The Naked Survivor is a concept that takes a lot of time, training. We all know this much. Even retired, I don't have the time or oppurtunity to continue learning 'ancient craft' out in the woods as Tarzan, so... I use equipment! For me, there is no problem with that at all. There are only a few things I've found on my multi-day jaunts that would benefit me greatly if lost, out of water, food, ammo, etc: knowing how to find water, which I do; building natural traps (which is SO easy to learn, even easy deer leg traps that I tested with a shank); carrying a $3 tried and true magnesium/flint striker in pocket, as well as a small sharp knife makes fire! With trash everywhere, I polish bottom of pop can to concentrate sun on stripped tender/dry leaves. Easy stuff. I know the the important stars of constellations at different times of year because I like simple navigation and its easy to learn basics in your own backyard, but thats not necessary. And even my youngest knows how to simply navigate by sun and stay put at night. I cannot ever see myself without the ability to use any of these things. (Oh, I'm a proficient tracker, but that is a hobby - except with local search and rescue volunteer). In this great day and age, being prepared is extremely easy and doesn't require much.
My opinion, so take it however you like, but not meant to offend at all is take a few things with you instead of a stick and rock. Survival rates in plane crashes are so low, and the chance of being able to walk away if you do survive is about nil anyway. If you do, stay with the plane! Never leave sight of it. Dress properly for the weather, put a few things in your pocket. Knowing how to find, get, retrieve water and de-contaminate it is something any woodsman should learn. Critical things first.
Plenty of fuel there for sparkin a fire with a battery and wire.
These are just my thoughts and are not meant to offend. I actually love reading this series, fun and interesting. Keep it up the good work!
best regards,
Keith
Indeed! Me too. I don't fly airlines anymore, so I drive...always. I'm retired as well, and still 'relatively' young at 44. But... I always leave the house prepared. The Naked Survivor is a concept that takes a lot of time, training. We all know this much. Even retired, I don't have the time or oppurtunity to continue learning 'ancient craft' out in the woods as Tarzan, so... I use equipment! For me, there is no problem with that at all. There are only a few things I've found on my multi-day jaunts that would benefit me greatly if lost, out of water, food, ammo, etc: knowing how to find water, which I do; building natural traps (which is SO easy to learn, even easy deer leg traps that I tested with a shank); carrying a $3 tried and true magnesium/flint striker in pocket, as well as a small sharp knife makes fire! With trash everywhere, I polish bottom of pop can to concentrate sun on stripped tender/dry leaves. Easy stuff. I know the the important stars of constellations at different times of year because I like simple navigation and its easy to learn basics in your own backyard, but thats not necessary. And even my youngest knows how to simply navigate by sun and stay put at night. I cannot ever see myself without the ability to use any of these things. (Oh, I'm a proficient tracker, but that is a hobby - except with local search and rescue volunteer). In this great day and age, being prepared is extremely easy and doesn't require much.
My opinion, so take it however you like, but not meant to offend at all is take a few things with you instead of a stick and rock. Survival rates in plane crashes are so low, and the chance of being able to walk away if you do survive is about nil anyway. If you do, stay with the plane! Never leave sight of it. Dress properly for the weather, put a few things in your pocket. Knowing how to find, get, retrieve water and de-contaminate it is something any woodsman should learn. Critical things first.
These are just my thoughts and are not meant to offend. I actually love reading this series, fun and interesting. Keep it up the good work!
best regards,
Keith
