Notes on Survival

  • S T O P
    • Stop
    • Think
    • Observe
    • Plan

  • Stay Put
  • Stay Dry
  • Stay Warm/Cool

  • Survival Rule of 3
    • 3 Minutes without Air
    • 3 Hours without Shelter
    • 3 Days without Water
    • 3 Weeks without Food

  • ESSENTIALS
    • Navagation - Map, Compass, GPS
    • Shelter - Garbage Bag, Bivy Sack
    • Sun Protection - Hat, Sunglasses, Suncreen
    • Light - Headlamp, Flashlight
    • Fire - Matches, Lighter, Fire Starter
    • Communication - Whistle, Signal Mirror, Cell, Radio
    • Knife
    • Cord
    • First Aid
    • Extra Clothes
    • Extra Water and Food

The only useful survival kit is the one you have with you

Notes on Tracking

  • Contact Search and Rescue ASAP
  • PLS - Point Last Seen
  • Isolate Track
  • Mark and Preserve Track
  • Draw Track (Photo)
  • Containment
    • Trail Junctions
    • Roads
    • Natural Barriers (river, cliff)
    • Track Traps (Dirt Road, Sandy Wash)

  • Step by Step Tracking
    • Tracking Stick (Track, Stride)

  • Control Lighting
    • Time of Day
    • Tracking Light
    • Shade and Mirror

  • Sign
    • Disturbance
      • Bent Grass
      • Broken Twigs
      • Dislodged Rocks
      • Crushed Plants
    • Discoloration
      • Sheen
      • Bruised Plants
      • Dislodged Rocks
    • Transfer
      • Water
      • Mud
      • Dirt
      • Plants

  • Practice, Ptractice, Practice, ...

Last Update: 3/9/2010