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So, you’ve booked your trip to Australia but what do you do if your ride breaks down or you mistakenly wander off from the group in the bush? Simple, keep reading and be prepared. You should be aware: It is always advisible, you have at least a small amount of experiance in survival medicine before embarking on any outdoor pursuit. We’ve scanned the top survival guides so you don’t have to. Whose been there, done it and used the T-shirt to store water? Our experts. Here’s a list of the top ten bush survival tips and techniques!
1. Expect the Unexpected
Before you even set out for a arid environment, you have to expect the unexpected. According to thesurvivalexpert.co.uk, it’s a good idea to attend a basic survival course before your trip.
2. Packing
Prepare for anything by carrying the correct tools with you. A water bottle and filter, matches and flint, condoms a sturdy knife, a small mirror and a first aid kit. Though the knife itself will be less durable according to John Wiseman, author of the SAS Survival Guide, some knives have hollow handles which contain some of these accessories.
3. Travel Light
If you are light, you will be speedier should you have to move. However, you should make informed choices when it comes to choosing what you take with you and discard. You’ll waste critical time and energy going back for any items you need but discraded.
4. Avoid Anxiety
In terms of your survival this is critical. You will be in a position to remain calm or at least calmer than others who may be stranded with you, Provided you have adhered to the previous three steps.
5. Water
As The SAS Survival Guide says, we can survive for three weeks without food but only for three days without water. This is the time to use the water bottle and condoms you have with you. If you haven’t got any fluids, you should keep movement to a minimum, seek shade and look for water as the sun is going down. In the interest of maintaining fluids, don’t take breath through your mouth, don’t smoke or drink alcohol.
6. Eating
If you choose to leave, you’ll need protein and this can best be found in meat. Prior knowledge of the local animal and plant life can increase your chances of survival so it might be a good idea to do some research before leaving for the bush. In the bush, you’ll probably find yourself eating insects and cutting leftover meat from wild carcasses. Look at the color of the bones and whether or not there are any vultures nearby as, according to Bear Grylls, you should make sure meat is edible. If the bones have been brightened by the sun or the meat smells old, keep moving. Have it as it is if it’s edible as there’ll be more protein in it.
7. Fire
If you have matches or flint and a striker, use them to make a fire to keep you warm at night. Old Man’s Beard or comparable dead plant is a useful source of tinder. You can also use fire to make signals, cook or clean liquids. See Ray Mears on YouTube to find out how to make fire with sticks, it’s important if you have no flint.
8. Shelter
The midday sun is excruciatingly hot so you must find shelter. If you can’t find any shelter readily available, you should try to make some using plants and whatever material you can spare. Having shade from the sun and later, from the wind and cold can boost your spirits.
9. Signals
This is why you have a mirror. Reflected in the proper direction, the very hot bush sun can allow you to signal for help, keeping you alive. You can create a large plume of smoke to make signals by covering your blaze in live or ‘wet’ branches.
10. Moving
You’ll want to be sure of you’re water supply and keep the camp running if you’re staying,. If you’re leaving, you’ll need to have water, stay out of the sun as much as possible and be sure of you’re direction. This is a perfect time to use your compass! You can waste a lot of energy worrying and you should try to avoid panic at all costs, be assertive.
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