The world is a dangerous place,
anything can happen at any instant. We never know and for that unknown we need
to be ready. I am sure most of us don’t even bother being equipped with some
handy tools when leaving our home, because in our mind we are thinking “what can
go wrong?”
We are so modified with the advanced technology that if something awful befalls
us like say being stranded on an island where there is no signal or connection
available, we will be doomed.
Today I am going to tell you that how by learning these 8 simple things, you can
survive and save your life.
1: Basic First Aid:This is the most important thing to learn, this can come
handy in your everyday life. Most of the time we get injured and do not have the
basic supplies at home. Well I am going to tell you how to treat wounds by other
than medical supplies.
Have a mild wound? Use glue! Yes, you can use glue. Super glue can be used as an
emergency suture for mild wounds to prevent infection. You can also use sanitary
pads on your wounds to stop the bleeding. You can also use vinegar and treat
skin burns, infections and irritations.
2: Just howto Light a Fire:Imagine you are stranded in a forest and it’s very
cold? Or you want to signal someone to let them know you are here. How can you
do that? By fire of course.
First of all gather firewood or tinder (dry grass, tree bark) as they ignite
quickly. Then to make a fire starter; take a softwood, using a pocket knife, dig
a groove in it. Then by using a small branch, plough it up and down on the
groove to create friction and heat. After a few minutes the heat will ignite the
wood particles.
3: How toDiscover Water: Water is very important for survival. If you are going
hiking or camping, it’s not necessary to pack too much water, as you will find
enough on the trip. But if somehow you end up in the desert than follow these
rules and you will be able to navigate water.
4: Filtering Water:The water you find in stagnant ponds is not healthy for you.
It’s important that we purify it before drinking. In order to rid the water of
all bacteria the best way is to boil it. You can also try distillation, water
can be heated to a steam and then the water collected would be clean.
5: Getting Out Of Restraints: Getting out of restraints like zip ties, duct tape
and hand cuffs is very hard. And although we do believe that the possibility of
us being captured is pretty slim, it’s important that we do know how to get out
of them.
You can get out of handcuffs by a paperclip, you can get out of zip ties by
breaking them or using a really thin blade at their ends and you can get out of
duct tape by raising your arms then bringing them down quickly while pulling
your elbows apart. Keep practicing!
6: How toCreatea Lamp: During a blackout or a hideout, a lamp is very important.
Fire can alert unwanted people about your location. If you want to make your own
light, grab your headlamp, invert it and tie it around a water bottle. The light
will refract through the liquid, giving it a warm glow that doesn’t draw
attention.
7: Chewing Gum:
• It can suppress hunger
• Its wrapper can be used to light fire
• To catch fish
• To fix things
8: Self Defense: If your attacker has caught you running, then all your survival
skills will be for naught. It’s time to do some ass kicking.
Use any pointed or strong thing for defense. If you have a good throwing arm,
throw a heavy rock. You can also throw dirt on your attacker’s face to
momentarily destabilize him and make a run for it. All you have to do is knock
him out and you have survived your day.