5 Wilderness Survival Tips

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If you like to hunt, camp, fish, or other outdoors activities, you know what it means to survive in the cold and deal with the elements. Perhaps you’ve been in a “survival situation” and the only reason you made it out alive was because you were able to jump in your truck and head back to your luxurious life of comfort.

What if you were stuck in the wilderness, though? What if you got lost in the middle of nowhere? How long would you last? Could you survive in the wilderness?

Here are some basic survival supplies to keep on hand, plus some wilderness survival tips. Keep more in the back of your truck or whatever vehicle you normally use on outdoor trips.

#1: Keep a source of light on hand. A flashlight is one example, but candles are great too. But remember, such a resource needs replenishment. Flashlights need additional batteries (rechargeable ones won’t help if you have no power source!) and candles require a lighter or matches. Keep the extra batteries and lighters or matches in your kit. Your best bet is a solar powered flashlight as well, but matches/lighters can come in handy for other reasons (like starting a fire) so keep those on hand regardless.

#2: Keep extra blankets and clothing ready; you never know when it will get cold or when you might get wet. Store everything in a waterproof bag. There are space bags and waterproof bags that can keep your supplies from being degraded by the elements. This is essential.

#3: A first-aid kit is essential. Off-the-shelf kits are good, so buy one of those. However, they might not have enough supplies for a long period of time (and buying multiples from the store would become expensive). After buying one first-aid kit, note what it contains and buy large amounts of each supply from a discount or dollar store, and keep them in a small box. Label it First Aid in case you or anyone else needs it and forgets what’s inside. Even basic toiletries like tissue, soap, shampoo, etc. can be good to include.

#4: Non-perishable food and a way to open it (like canned goods and a can opener) will be crucial. Avoid boxed items or other products that might be tainted by insects or weather, in time. Don’t forget water. Rinse used plastic milk jugs thoroughly, and refill with tap water.

#5 Keep a universal army knife in your kit. You might want to include a larger knife and some heavy-grade scissors.

A universal global phone of some sort, GPS device (or at least a cell phone) is important as well. Being able to phone for help would be very important. Bring extra batteries!

Wilderness survival is nothing to laugh at - if you are ever stuck in the wilderness, you’ll be glad if you took the time to prepare yourself for the possibility beforehand. Incidentally, you can also attend a wilderness college / school and learn skills that will help you survive in the wild.