Bush Survival (key things to know)

• What is the S.T.O.P acronym for survival

1. Stop. Think. Observe. Plan.

2. Stop Take a Breath Proceed
3. Strategy Targeting Organizing Piracy

• Finding fresh water  

     1. It would be best if you go somewhere around natural water.         

      2. Before you go camping make sure to bring a filter, so you can filter the natural water that you have found.

      3. It is best to not drink out of puddles and lakes instead you can drink from rivers, creeks, and streams of snowmelt.

• Shelter

1. With a shelter, you need to stay on high grounds away from water.

2. You want your shelter to be inclosed from insects so you can have a peaceful sleep.

3. If you want to make a shelter make sure you are close to trees so you can make it.

• Fire
• 1. When you make a fire you want it to be not too large because it can use more

• of your energy when you don't need to use it.
• 2. You will need dry kindling, tinder and logs to make a fire.
• 3. It is best to make a fire where the wind is not blowing right at it, next to a bolder is best.
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• Basic first aid

1. It is always good to bring a first aid kit just in case someone will get hurt.

2. It is best to bring bug spray, bandages, plasters etc etc etc.

3. You need to watch out for sharp objects so always have a bandage.

• Signalling for help

1. One of the most common things to do if you are trapped and lost you make an S.O.S in the ground or with sticks then people will see from above that someone there.

2. Another thing that people do is making a big fire for everyone can see.

3. Or three fires in a row is another common way to do it.