How are your survival skills ?

[txstringbender]

Id like to think I could pull thru but in reality Id probably die. Hahaha but not without trying.

[Javelin]

depends on what I had with me. I rarely am without at least matches, lighter, gun, ect. So if I had what I normally have I would be ok for a good while

[fox1]

I keep steel wool in a plastic bag in my hunting pack. If I had to, I could drop the 9v out of my rangefinder and start it. I picked that up during BSA IOLS training and it works.

I like this trick, ive done this as well. My favorite thing i have bought lately is a fire plunger. It works and the only thing to worry about is tearing up an o-ring. I keep some char cloth in the baggie with it and everytime the wife throws out an old T-shirt thats 100% cotton i make more char cloth with it.

[DesertDug]

I like this trick, ive done this as well. My favorite thing i have bought lately is a fire plunger. It works and the only thing to worry about is tearing up an o-ring. I keep some char cloth in the baggie with it and everytime the wife throws out an old T-shirt thats 100% cotton i make more char cloth with it.

char cloth really does make it a lot easier. I like to use a bow drill but it does take some practice too get were you can consistently get an amber. It has a lot to do with the fire board and drill wood and how you notch the amber groove. Those fire pistons are great.

[Silent Assassin]

I think I could survive but hey I got 3 ladies counting on me. That's a lot of burden on as a survivor. I don't know about my wife. I think I'd rather die first before dealing with my wife if it ever comes down like this. Lol.

I do keep several alcohol soaked cotton balls in a clear film roll containers. I keep 3 fire starter. Beef jerkies. Energy bars. And other things including knives. Matches. Lighters and few other more stuff in each backpacks. Ammos as well. I can't list all but I do have first aid in there, too. Hopefully I will never have to use it. I don't know how well my 3 ladies will do in survival scenario. Lol

I keep that as well as grizzman stated.

[RiverRat1]

I don't worry about this anymore because where is this wilderness? If/when the poop hits the fan even the wilderness in Colorado will be crowded. Texas is already crowded. If city people go to the woods to find food there would be a person behind every tree. And if stuck in the woods right now just walk 500 yards to the nearest house Ok maybe in a rare case walk 2 miles to a house. If in west Texas..what in the world are you out there for to begin with.

[Beleg]

It depends on how long the survival situation lasts. 3 days would be no problem. 3 weeks would be tough. If I have my survival bag then I'm good to go for awhile as long as I don't sustain a serious injury like a broken bone. I have a good first aid kit and a suture kit to stitch any cuts but lack more extensive medical knowledge. The main thing is to be very careful to not get seriously injured. Limit the risks you take. Water is another serious concern. I have a water filter system and it should last a long time as long as it doesn’t breakdown. For what it cost I hope it will hold up. Also have water purification chemicals as a backup. Drinking from a stream or other natural source could end your survival pretty quick if the water isn’t boiled first. I have multiple fire starting devices including char cloth and even a 6X magnifying glass and hope to not have to resort to more primitive methods.

I have no illusions. I feel I’m equipped with the basics if I have access to my stuff, but an extended survival situation would not end well for me. I guess on a scale of 1 to 10 I’d rate myself about a 4. Remember Murphy’s Law.

[iamntxhunter]

Have you guys ever heard of a Bic Lighter.

[Silent Assassin]

Have you guys ever heard of a Bic Lighter.

Once its wet. You're screwed for a while. That's why you see me carry few methods in my bag.

[MUZZYSLINGR]

Have you guys ever heard of a Bic Lighter.

Yeah, I like Zippos better though.

[fillyfan85]

My survival skills revolves mostly around fire. I have always had a great interest in primitive fire. I am proficient in the bow and drill spindle method. I can teach any adult to get an ember and blow it into flame this way. I live in the metroplex if anyone is interested in learning.

[Uncle Doug]

Been 45 years since I had to start a fire by rubbing sticks together. Then I was glad I only had to do it once to get the merit badge. We won't even tent camp anymore so I am sure ruffing it is out.

[KSHogman]

If it was a tropical island I would make it

[Hard Knocks]

I always keep multiple fire starting items in my pack,just in case.Dryer lint is very flammable and will help to start your fire much easier.The military sent me through land and water survival,so I believe Im good for awhile

[texas bound]

Im pretty sure I could last awhile in the wild on my own. I have pretty good survival skills from growing up and from time in the Corps. Another thing that works great for fire tender is bark off a cedar tree. If you open your mind and think outside the box you can last longer then you think.