Knowledge, The main tool in the wild. what are your top tips?

[char4chocs]

Just thought id start a string of one liners which can help me to improve my survival knowledge, Let me begin

If theres an "R" in the month its safe to pick and eat mussels

[Silverback]

S Size up the situation.

U Use All Your Senses, Undue Haste Makes Waste

R Remember where you are.

V Vanquish fear and panic.

I Improvise.

V Value living.

A Act like the locals.

L Live by Your Wits, But for Now, Learn Basic Skills

[Martin]

If in doubt, get a brew on.

Martin

[Silverback]

If in doubt, get a brew on.

Martin

[Silverback]

in suspected cases of hypothermia watch for the 'umbles'

'Stumbles, Grumbles, Fumbles & Mumbles'

[Roadkillphil]

S-stop
T-think
O-observe
P-plan

I do this many times a day even though my life does not depend on it. It helps to prevent making rash decisions.

[Martin]

S-stop
T-think
O-observe
P-plan

I do this many times a day even though my life does not depend on it. It helps to prevent making rash decisions.

That's pretty much what I said, except mine involved having a brew.

Martin

[luresalive]

Dave Canterburys 5 C's of survivability

1. Cutting tool
2. Combustion device
3. Cover
4. Container
5. Cordage

[Ben Casey]

There is the five P's but I cant remember them at the min not much help but some one else should know them

[AdrianRose]

My father was a special forces survival instructor before he retired and always used the acronym.
Protection
Location
Aquisition
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