t3_1gtex1p

I'll be trying out one of these shelters for some winter camping and I'm wondering how necessary the mylar sheet and parachute material are in the Kochanski super shelter/Harlton hacienda. Have you tried it with just the plastic? I was thinking that if the plastic is what is creating the greenhouse effect, and it's warming up to 20+ deg. C. in there, maybe the mylar sheet is overkill? For breathability, could I open the shelter slightly to allow moisture to escape rather than use breathable nylon?

<div class="md"><p>I&#39;ll be trying out one of these shelters for some winter camping and I&#39;m wondering how necessary the mylar sheet and parachute material are in the Kochanski super shelter/Harlton hacienda. Have you tried it with just the plastic? I was thinking that if the plastic is what is creating the greenhouse effect, and it&#39;s warming up to 20+ deg. C. in there, maybe the mylar sheet is overkill? For breathability, could I open the shelter slightly to allow moisture to escape rather than use breathable nylon?</p>
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Super shelter/Harlton hacienda question

t3_1gsunmb

I’m in the military but plan on putting myself on a deserted island in about 6-12 months after I get out and I want to be there for a year … I see a lot online about what you *shouldn’t* do in that situation. But no straight answer on what you should do. Of course there’s videos on YouTube and stuff but most of those people only stay out there for a month at most. 
.
Things I know:
- find or create shelter away from the sun
-Collect as much wood for a fire as possible
-coconuts can be a good source of water, protein and even boiling pots but you need ALOT of them (especially to last you a year)
-avoid green, yellow, and white berries
-look for what animals eat because if they don’t die from it, you probably won’t either
-the poison test (rub on skin, put on tongue, or chew but don’t swallow for 15-20 minutes and if you feel discomfort, you probably shouldn’t eat it)
-if it has 3 leaves, let it be

My gear list that I plan on taking would be -mainly camera equipment, 
-a hand line for fishing, 
-2 packs of hooks
-a machete
-a clam knife 
-and a single water bottle
(Basically I’ll have a backpack with all my camera stuff, a small waist pack for fishing line and hooks, and then strap the machete and clam knife to my leg using only a small piece of rope) I know it’s cheating to bring stuff out there but I’m going out there to survive, not die, and simulating that I was on a boat and it washed up but I lost most of everything on board

Want to know everything else I need to know… important information, safe things to eat, ways to be sustainable, etc. 

Any help is much appreciated.

<div class="md"><p>I’m in the military but plan on putting myself on a deserted island in about 6-12 months after I get out and I want to be there for a year … I see a lot online about what you <em>shouldn’t</em> do in that situation. But no straight answer on what you should do. Of course there’s videos on YouTube and stuff but most of those people only stay out there for a month at most. 
.
Things I know:
- find or create shelter away from the sun
-Collect as much wood for a fire as possible
-coconuts can be a good source of water, protein and even boiling pots but you need ALOT of them (especially to last you a year)
-avoid green, yellow, and white berries
-look for what animals eat because if they don’t die from it, you probably won’t either
-the poison test (rub on skin, put on tongue, or chew but don’t swallow for 15-20 minutes and if you feel discomfort, you probably shouldn’t eat it)
-if it has 3 leaves, let it be</p>

<p>My gear list that I plan on taking would be -mainly camera equipment, 
-a hand line for fishing, 
-2 packs of hooks
-a machete
-a clam knife 
-and a single water bottle
(Basically I’ll have a backpack with all my camera stuff, a small waist pack for fishing line and hooks, and then strap the machete and clam knife to my leg using only a small piece of rope) I know it’s cheating to bring stuff out there but I’m going out there to survive, not die, and simulating that I was on a boat and it washed up but I lost most of everything on board</p>

<p>Want to know everything else I need to know… important information, safe things to eat, ways to be sustainable, etc. </p>

<p>Any help is much appreciated.</p>
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Deserted tropical island for 1 year

t3_1gso1l6

Hello people, I live in Miami FL and me and my friend want to test our survival skills by going out into the woods with minimal items and fish and possibly hunt small game for food, problem is we have no idea where we could do it. I was thinking possibly the Everglades but any tips or suggestions would be appreciated. Is there any Floridians out there that would be willing to help us out? 

<div class="md"><p>Hello people, I live in Miami FL and me and my friend want to test our survival skills by going out into the woods with minimal items and fish and possibly hunt small game for food, problem is we have no idea where we could do it. I was thinking possibly the Everglades but any tips or suggestions would be appreciated. Is there any Floridians out there that would be willing to help us out? </p>
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Where to drill survival skills? 

t3_1gs2etf

Tips to wipe my butt in a survival situation?

t3_1gpigb8

Hi all, me and the guys want to have an authentic camping in the wild experience and I wanted to know if there is a plant root or brunch that can be used in place of a toothbrush...Do you all know of any? Secondly, What was your experience after using it?

<div class="md"><p>Hi all, me and the guys want to have an authentic camping in the wild experience and I wanted to know if there is a plant root or brunch that can be used in place of a toothbrush...Do you all know of any? Secondly, What was your experience after using it?</p>
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What to use to Brush my teeth in the wild.

t3_1gpgqng

In a survival situation what’s the best way to purify water if you’re in a cold climate or have limited resources?

t3_1glu5z0

What would your ultimate snow shelter look like and why?

<div class="md"><p>What would your ultimate snow shelter look like and why?</p>
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Ultimate snow shelter

t3_1gk52mm

Figure I should use it for tea or coffee so it doesn't go to waste. But, wouldn't all sorts of nasty plastic or chemicals leach off the bag when you heat up your boil in a bag meal?

Edit: I mean when you boil water in a pot and then stick a precooked camping food ration into it for a few minutes to heat it up, e.g. a beef stew (non dehydrated).

<div class="md"><p>Figure I should use it for tea or coffee so it doesn&#39;t go to waste. But, wouldn&#39;t all sorts of nasty plastic or chemicals leach off the bag when you heat up your boil in a bag meal?</p>

<p>Edit: I mean when you boil water in a pot and then stick a precooked camping food ration into it for a few minutes to heat it up, e.g. a beef stew (non dehydrated).</p>
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Do you consume the water that you used to heat up your boil in a bag meal?

t3_1gjxd0k

Don't get me wrong it would be completely ridiculous if you lost your sleep system of all things, but since we are on the topic of Survival as in Survival situations, let's say you were in alaska in winter and lose your -40 degree quilt or down jacket, now what are you going to do? You can't just huddle by a fire 24/7 because you need to do other things, and you're going to need a shit ton of dry leaves and stuff to stay warm, there's absolutely nothing out there you could do to recreate a quilt or loft that warm.

What would you guys do?

<div class="md"><p>Don&#39;t get me wrong it would be completely ridiculous if you lost your sleep system of all things, but since we are on the topic of Survival as in Survival situations, let&#39;s say you were in alaska in winter and lose your -40 degree quilt or down jacket, now what are you going to do? You can&#39;t just huddle by a fire 24/7 because you need to do other things, and you&#39;re going to need a shit ton of dry leaves and stuff to stay warm, there&#39;s absolutely nothing out there you could do to recreate a quilt or loft that warm.</p>

<p>What would you guys do?</p>
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Whats the lowest temperature you can survive in without any synthetic/modern gear?

t3_1gjl97j

Want to purchase an older Coleman stove from before they lost their good reputation, before the company was bought by another company and made in China.    I've done research into the new ones they've made since the purchase and the buyers now have a lot of issues.   These people say the Coleman name doesn't come with the reputation anymore. 

How can you know when the cutoff to purchase an old Coleman stove would be?    

So what model or date numbers should I look for?

<div class="md"><p>Want to purchase an older Coleman stove from before they lost their good reputation, before the company was bought by another company and made in China.    I&#39;ve done research into the new ones they&#39;ve made since the purchase and the buyers now have a lot of issues.   These people say the Coleman name doesn&#39;t come with the reputation anymore. </p>

<p>How can you know when the cutoff to purchase an old Coleman stove would be?    </p>

<p>So what model or date numbers should I look for?</p>
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Coleman camping stoves

Sorry. Meant drinking water. 

Life straw? Purification tablets? Stove and fuel to boil water? What else is there?

<div class="md"><p>Sorry. Meant drinking water. </p>

<p>Life straw? Purification tablets? Stove and fuel to boil water? What else is there?</p>
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What to pack in a bug out bag to get clean water?

Just need something to heat up my boil in a bag meals or dehydrated meal packs with.



<div class="md"><p>Just need something to heat up my boil in a bag meals or dehydrated meal packs with.</p>
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Should I pack a jet boil or a small wood fire stove in my bug out bag?

Say you get small fish and plan to catch more. Instead of finding more nightcrawlers as bait, can't you just use the fish guts as said bait? I've never done survival fishing, or fishing in general and this place was the next best to ask around for future reference. 

<div class="md"><p>Say you get small fish and plan to catch more. Instead of finding more nightcrawlers as bait, can&#39;t you just use the fish guts as said bait? I&#39;ve never done survival fishing, or fishing in general and this place was the next best to ask around for future reference. </p>
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Survival Fishing Question

Is there anything out there that is at all similar? I just recently found out they are no longer being made. I didn't buy one when I had the chance, am I out of luck? I know you can purchase iodine crystals, but the polar pure bottle is what I'm after.

<div class="md"><p>Is there anything out there that is at all similar? I just recently found out they are no longer being made. I didn&#39;t buy one when I had the chance, am I out of luck? I know you can purchase iodine crystals, but the polar pure bottle is what I&#39;m after.</p>
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Any products similar to Polar Pure iodine bottle?

Could you wake up bear just because of him smelling you or your food?

<div class="md"><p>Could you wake up bear just because of him smelling you or your food?</p>
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Is it totally safe to camp in a bear country while it's hibernation period?

I read in an old book from one of the earliest gold prospectors in Alaska that he would make butter by cutting caribou antlers into about 2" pieces and boiling them for two days then skimming the stuff off the top and adding salt. He said it was the same as butter. Has anyone ever heard of anything like this? I can't find anything on Google. I would love to try it but I don't have any fresh horns, but it seems they didn't use the right away either. 

<div class="md"><p>I read in an old book from one of the earliest gold prospectors in Alaska that he would make butter by cutting caribou antlers into about 2&quot; pieces and boiling them for two days then skimming the stuff off the top and adding salt. He said it was the same as butter. Has anyone ever heard of anything like this? I can&#39;t find anything on Google. I would love to try it but I don&#39;t have any fresh horns, but it seems they didn&#39;t use the right away either. </p>
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Antler Butter

I have 1 dead lighter and a snowy Canadian Prairie blizzard night
I'm looking for an easy way to keep warm if I ever get stuck in a ditch in a blizzard. Lost some family that way, so I got PTSD driving in a blizzard. The dark humour is strong tho so keep the jokes up

<div class="md"><p>I have 1 dead lighter and a snowy Canadian Prairie blizzard night
I&#39;m looking for an easy way to keep warm if I ever get stuck in a ditch in a blizzard. Lost some family that way, so I got PTSD driving in a blizzard. The dark humour is strong tho so keep the jokes up</p>
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What's the best way to start a fire without a lighter

Hi y'all, I'm from Pennsylvania and I was wondering if y'all can help me gather info on how to survive in the outdoors while backpacking. I was looking for books and videos on Pennsylvania wild animals and plants so it could help out when I try camping and bushcraft by myself. 

<div class="md"><p>Hi y&#39;all, I&#39;m from Pennsylvania and I was wondering if y&#39;all can help me gather info on how to survive in the outdoors while backpacking. I was looking for books and videos on Pennsylvania wild animals and plants so it could help out when I try camping and bushcraft by myself. </p>
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Beginner in outdoor Survival 

Sort of random though I had led me to wonder. We use an orange or red bandana, cloth etc to make a waypoint that we want to find our way back to because it stands out from the background of green leaves etc. But what about in the fall when all the leaves are yellow, orange and red?  Are we supposed to use a green cloth now?  Or a different color?  Not worth losing sleep over but it’s something I’ve never see addressed anywhere so I thought I’d ask. 

<div class="md"><p>Sort of random though I had led me to wonder. We use an orange or red bandana, cloth etc to make a waypoint that we want to find our way back to because it stands out from the background of green leaves etc. But what about in the fall when all the leaves are yellow, orange and red?  Are we supposed to use a green cloth now?  Or a different color?  Not worth losing sleep over but it’s something I’ve never see addressed anywhere so I thought I’d ask. </p>
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Waypoint Marker Question

I'm interested in learning how to set snares and traps, but these are illegal to actually use in my state. What do ya'll do to practice these skills?

<div class="md"><p>I&#39;m interested in learning how to set snares and traps, but these are illegal to actually use in my state. What do ya&#39;ll do to practice these skills?</p>
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Practicing Trapping?

I’ve followed this sub for a while, there’s a bit of useful information but also a lot of stuff I’d say might be more at home in prepper or bushcraft subs.

Something I’m curious about though, is what are the scenarios *you* imagine when you’re thinking about wilderness survival? 

To me it seems like carrying an EPIRB would be rule number one, but I see a lot of focus on the ability to build a shelter from found materials or kill and prepare game. Worthwhile skills of course, but any scenario I can imagine where I’d be concerned about survival in a wilderness area the ability to call for help would be far, far more useful than trying to set up camp and catch and kill an animal. You might wait a while, so you want to be comfortable of course but why so little focus on technology which would save your life if you were in a survival situation in the wilderness while there’s so much focus on knives and tin can kits with fish hooks?

<div class="md"><p>I’ve followed this sub for a while, there’s a bit of useful information but also a lot of stuff I’d say might be more at home in prepper or bushcraft subs.</p>

<p>Something I’m curious about though, is what are the scenarios <em>you</em> imagine when you’re thinking about wilderness survival? </p>

<p>To me it seems like carrying an EPIRB would be rule number one, but I see a lot of focus on the ability to build a shelter from found materials or kill and prepare game. Worthwhile skills of course, but any scenario I can imagine where I’d be concerned about survival in a wilderness area the ability to call for help would be far, far more useful than trying to set up camp and catch and kill an animal. You might wait a while, so you want to be comfortable of course but why so little focus on technology which would save your life if you were in a survival situation in the wilderness while there’s so much focus on knives and tin can kits with fish hooks?</p>
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Survival scenarios

Opinions, options, and the dead horse

I’m having an internal battle on choices… wanted to get a good all around utility, bushcraft, survival, shtf ect ect….  I’m debating on a few different knives. Curious on opinions, personal experiences, ect…   I’m in Florida, camp fairly often, not much game cleaning.  Best blade size?  Usually I carry scout position.  But open to carry on a drop leg platform or something. 🤷



Busse: Daryl knife or heart beat… but under the $600 range. I know the rep, and the cult following, and I don’t doubt the hype or quality.  But the price is a little hard to justify. 

 ESEE. 4,5 or 6?  I know it’s mass produced, but still good quality and warranty 

White river 3.5 fire.  I just thought it was a cool and practical knife, but the smaller size? 

https://whiteriverknives.com/FC35PRO/

(I’ll probably have a hatchet on hand anyways) 

Bark River : squad leader 2 

https://www.knivesshipfree.com/reserved-bark-river-knives-squad-leader-ii-cpm-3v-black-linen-micarta-blue-liners-hollow-pins-s-l-8-20/

<div class="md"><p>Opinions, options, and the dead horse</p>

<p>I’m having an internal battle on choices… wanted to get a good all around utility, bushcraft, survival, shtf ect ect….  I’m debating on a few different knives. Curious on opinions, personal experiences, ect…   I’m in Florida, camp fairly often, not much game cleaning.  Best blade size?  Usually I carry scout position.  But open to carry on a drop leg platform or something. 🤷</p>

<p>Busse: Daryl knife or heart beat… but under the $600 range. I know the rep, and the cult following, and I don’t doubt the hype or quality.  But the price is a little hard to justify. </p>

<p>ESEE. 4,5 or 6?  I know it’s mass produced, but still good quality and warranty </p>

<p>White river 3.5 fire.  I just thought it was a cool and practical knife, but the smaller size? </p>

<p><a href="https://whiteriverknives.com/FC35PRO/">https://whiteriverknives.com/FC35PRO/</a></p>

<p>(I’ll probably have a hatchet on hand anyways) </p>

<p>Bark River : squad leader 2 </p>

<p><a href="https://www.knivesshipfree.com/reserved-bark-river-knives-squad-leader-ii-cpm-3v-black-linen-micarta-blue-liners-hollow-pins-s-l-8-20/">https://www.knivesshipfree.com/reserved-bark-river-knives-squad-leader-ii-cpm-3v-black-linen-micarta-blue-liners-hollow-pins-s-l-8-20/</a></p>
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The dead horse 

Has anyone ever tried this method of rubbing a needle on silk/cotton then placing the needle on a leaf in water to find magnetic north and south? How accurate is this method? Is there a better way to find north and south?

<div class="md"><p>Has anyone ever tried this method of rubbing a needle on silk/cotton then placing the needle on a leaf in water to find magnetic north and south? How accurate is this method? Is there a better way to find north and south?</p>
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Magnetic Needle Navigation / Compass Improvisation 

<div class="md"><p>l</p>
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How to make rope in a tropical environment? 

You have a very good clothing (it can give you 2 days before you die) and you have the past experience.


I would just get a fire somehow (with friction) and build an igloo lol. Water is easy (especially if you already have a fire). Food is not so important for that period. 

<div class="md"><p>You have a very good clothing (it can give you 2 days before you die) and you have the past experience.</p>

<p>I would just get a fire somehow (with friction) and build an igloo lol. Water is easy (especially if you already have a fire). Food is not so important for that period. </p>
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Would you survive a week in a forest during the cold winter and how?

I'm looking for a quality pocket knife for camping/hiking, mainly a sturdy blade with a good wood saw (saw optional). I'm considering the Victorinox Forester and Opinel N°08 Outdoor. Are these good options, or do you have any other recommendations within a similar budget?

I'm new to knives and wondering if I should prioritize different locking mechanisms. Are they important, or can I overlook them in my case? Like the Victorinox one is linerlock (it is okay I guess), and I have heard that Opinel's locking mechanism is not that good?

<div class="md"><p>I&#39;m looking for a quality pocket knife for camping/hiking, mainly a sturdy blade with a good wood saw (saw optional). I&#39;m considering the Victorinox Forester and Opinel N°08 Outdoor. Are these good options, or do you have any other recommendations within a similar budget?</p>

<p>I&#39;m new to knives and wondering if I should prioritize different locking mechanisms. Are they important, or can I overlook them in my case? Like the Victorinox one is linerlock (it is okay I guess), and I have heard that Opinel&#39;s locking mechanism is not that good?</p>
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Pocket knife advice and locking mechanisms

I've been listening to a lot of podcasts about people who go missing or are almost lost or whatever and often, they fail to bring enough food. They'll have like 3 granola bars and be out in the wind for 5 days. Aren't there better food options or is that standard fare?

Quick question. I couldn't find the answer anywhere. You know the fire starters that have a rigid curved end on the strikers or an indent on the side? I only found people using the side of the striker when starting their fires. What's the point of the rigid end or the indent in the striker? Edit: maybe should say more jagged end. 

<div class="md"><p>Quick question. I couldn&#39;t find the answer anywhere. You know the fire starters that have a rigid curved end on the strikers or an indent on the side? I only found people using the side of the striker when starting their fires. What&#39;s the point of the rigid end or the indent in the striker? Edit: maybe should say more jagged end. </p>
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Fire starters 

Hi everyone!

I inherited two Carinthia sleeping bags from my brother: a **Carinthia 4 in M** and a **Carinthia 6 in L**. Unfortunately, I’m **only 160 cm** tall, so both are way too big for me—especially on cold nights, I worry about freezing. The 4 did manage to keep me more or less warm in the mountains of Mongolia, but I still feel it’s too roomy.

Has anyone had experience shortening sleeping bags or heard that it’s possible? I’d love to have them adjusted since I don’t want to replace them for sentimental and cost reasons. Plus, finding an S size in this range is quite difficult.

I’d appreciate any tips or experiences you can share!

Thanks a lot!

<div class="md"><p>Hi everyone!</p>

<p>I inherited two Carinthia sleeping bags from my brother: a <strong>Carinthia 4 in M</strong> and a <strong>Carinthia 6 in L</strong>. Unfortunately, I’m <strong>only 160 cm</strong> tall, so both are way too big for me—especially on cold nights, I worry about freezing. The 4 did manage to keep me more or less warm in the mountains of Mongolia, but I still feel it’s too roomy.</p>

<p>Has anyone had experience shortening sleeping bags or heard that it’s possible? I’d love to have them adjusted since I don’t want to replace them for sentimental and cost reasons. Plus, finding an S size in this range is quite difficult.</p>

<p>I’d appreciate any tips or experiences you can share!</p>

<p>Thanks a lot!</p>
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Experiences with Shortening Sleeping Bags?

Does anybody know a good canvas/oilcloth tarp for my hiking bag? Need something that can stand being close to the fire. Weight isn't a problem, I'm kinda against grommets, so preferably something with tie-outs.  

<div class="md"><p>Does anybody know a good canvas/oilcloth tarp for my hiking bag? Need something that can stand being close to the fire. Weight isn&#39;t a problem, I&#39;m kinda against grommets, so preferably something with tie-outs.  </p>
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