![]() Something to keep a particular eye on is “calories.” If you look for storage food, you may find places that brag on the number of “servings” they offer.ĭo the math. You want to have food that has the stuff your body needs (vitamins, minerals, protein) and as little “harmful” stuff as practical. ![]() Keep in mind though, that all “food” is not created equal.īe aware that filling your belly may be ok short-term but should not be your long-term goal. It can eventually result in long-term damage as well.Īgain, you can have food stored and/or have the skills and equipment to get food from the environment around you. Like with water, going without food for significant periods of time is not only unpleasant but reduces your ability to think and act. RELATED: 20 Global Catastrophes To Prepare For NOWįood then would be the lowest priority, but not ignored. That is why having fire making equipment and skills is critical. So any consideration of shelter must include insulation from the ground.įire can be a key component of “shelter” as well as many other survival aspects. Keep in mind that the temperature of a large object (ground or body of water) with which the body is in contact is at least as dangerous as the temperature of the air. Thus, “shelter” requires materials and skills to keep the body dry when it is wet, warm when it is cold and/or cool when it is hot. If the body gets “too cold” or “too hot” long enough, it will shut down or at least result in serious injury. “Exposure” is perhaps the leading cause of death for those lost or trapped “in the wild.” ![]() Consider what “shelter” really entails, too.īasically, it is that the human body can only last in an environment that is significantly outside its “normal” range. Thus, the rule of thumb is having materials and tools to assist in building a shelter is usually wise. In some circumstances, it may not be practical within the time limits as well. But, it is often possible to make a shelter using the material at hand. Then a decent shelter (a good tent, insulating pad, and sleeping bag), while portable, tends to be larger and heavier than other equipment. First of all, a really good shelter is not portable. A shelter is a difficult subject that requires more in-depth discussion.
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