By Dennis Smith, Charles A. Lehman
This easy-to-read instruction manual presents the reader with the fundamental survival talents essential to take care of emergencies within the wilderness. the writer makes use of a number of eventualities to demonstrate survival options. Lehman additionally stresses the significance of contemplating ''what if'' to organize for capability emergency events.
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You need to know the other players. Search and rescue (SAR) agencies have two distinct and separate functions. First, they are geared to rescue people in emergencies. Rescue requires fast action but relatively few people. However, they must be well trained to handle injuries, transportation, mountain climbing, emergency cutting tools for entering wrecked vehicles, and many other skills. These are the heroes of books and popular television shows. Their jobs are difficult, dangerous and highly visible.
Finally, the SAR coordinator is using every device of technology and experience to predict where you are. Do not foul him up by wandering into some remote canyon. In a survival situation you may need all the energy and water you have, so don't waste energy walking unless you know exactly where you are going, know how to get there, and know you can make it without exhausting yourself. If you do walk, leave a trail. "Tell" the searchers where you have gone. Leave a note or bits of clothing along your route.
They weigh very little and offer super protection. In really hot weather the suit will protect you from the sun and scorching rocks or sand. Try to find one that has side zippers, as well as the one in front. They allow you to ventilate the suit better. With a flying suit, insulated underwear, and a good hat, you are nearly prepared for a survival situation, but you will need boots. This is the only clothing item that's really a weight problem. If pounds are critical in your aircraft, I would recommend wearing boots instead of shoes when you fly.