"Your Mind is Your Greatest Survival Tool"
we all must encounter and defeat panic
When an outdoor accident occurs no matter how slight, or when you realize you are lost, panic is the first reaction the human mind produces and we all must encounter and defeat before it brings on more harm.
How you handle the effects brought on by panic can determine your rate of success or failure in any outdoor emergency situation. Anyone can become lost, separated or stray too far from camp as night sets in. Just remember that you have within you the ability to protect yourself. Survival is a common element in all human beings, we do it everyday in the concrete and asphalt jungles of civilization?now you have to do it in the wilderness. The premise is the same, keep your wits, use your brain. DO NOT PANIC?let your positive self rule your decisions.
To emphasize the effect that panic has on an individual, let me familiarize you with the "RULES OF 3". Experience has shown that you can only expect to survive a panic induced emergency situation for 3 seconds, you can only survive without oxygen or from severe bleeding for up to 3 minutes, you can survive exposure to excess heat or frigid cold for up to 3 hours and you can survive without food and water for up to 3 days. Panic is your major enemy, panic is the one thing you must overcome at once because panic can and will harm you!
To help you deal with panic lets look at a simple method of handling an emergency situation. Remember the acronym S.T.O.P. Sit -Think - Observe - Plan.
SIT When you realize that you are lost take the time to sit down and collect your thoughts. You are not lost, you are right where you are, your camp, vehicle and everyone else is lost.
THINK What do I have at my disposal both physical and mental that can help me in this situation. Take an inventory of your survival kit items and how you will use them. Take an inventory of your mind, remember what you always thought you would do if you got lost. Most of all remain positive, you will survive.
OBSERVE Look around, is there shelter, water, high ground, an open area so the searchers can see you. It will be easier for those searching to find you if you can stay in one selected location that will allow you to build a fire, provide shelter, set out signals and be in an area that can be seen at a distance or from aircraft .
PLAN Now create your plan of action. Be positive and take care of yourself. If it is late in the day, build a fire for heat and signaling, find or make a shelter against the weather, and most of all remain positive, you do have the ability to survive. You have conquered the major danger of not allowing panic to cast your fate, you can now conquer anything else that confronts you
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SUGGESTED SURVIVAL KIT
This is only a suggested outline for a personal outdoor survival kit, customize your kit to meet your specific needs. *Leave a detailed trip itinerary with someone you trust with your life! * Never Use Low-Grade Products Or Tools Such As Cheap Made-In-China Knives And Other Survival-Looking Tools! Those items are made of soft metals and were designed as a gimcik sale to general unspecting consumers and cheap-minded people! Your life depends on every item you pack in your survival kit! Just Ask Yourself This Simple Question For Every Item You Pack! "Do I Want To Depend My Life On This?"
Suggested Survival kit components: What To Pack Rule >>>> "Do I Want To Depend My Life On This?"
Ultimate #1 SURVIVAL TOOL - The MacheteU.S. MILITARY ISSUE
"YOU CAN SURVIVE" EMERGENCY SURVIVAL KIT IN A CAN Emergency Survival Magnesium Fire Starter | SURVIVAL SPARKER
SURVIVAL BELT & EMERGENCY SLING & EMERGENCY TUNICATE
SURVIVAL COMPASSES
HEAVY DUTY MIRROR AND MAP SURVIVAL COMPASS
LED Solid-State Backup Emergency Lighting
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