Category Archives: Preparedness

Blood Group Markers

Following on from my post on Wilderness ID, I started to think about other ways of carrying important emergency information and being familiar with Velcro backed patches displaying blood group or allergies I found these tags made by Hazard 4. … Continue reading

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Wilderness ID

Do you carry I.D. that does not go in your wallet? I have often headed out for a days hiking or a night fishing leaving my wallet at home with some cash in my pocket. What if I had an … Continue reading

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Priorities of survival – Food

Your next priority of survival is food, here you need to be thinking will the calories gained outweigh the calories spent. Trapping requires less energy than hunting, traps should be placed on game trails or near dens. Do not place … Continue reading

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Priorities of survival – Water

You need water to survive, once you are protected from the elements and have set to work your rescue plan water will be your next priority. Use game trails, follow animals or insects as these will lead to water sources … Continue reading

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Priorities of survival – Rescue

Rescue is your 2nd priority in a survival situation. Rescue services will start looking for you as soon as they know you are missing and you might only get one chance so don’t miss it. Putting yourself in the shoes … Continue reading

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