Nothing will help people survive more than a tight knit
community that cares for its members. In this community, you will find
different skills, access to different resources, and a psychological morale
improvement. Finding others with the same mindset will help you survive
long-term, and make the situation far more bearable than braving the dark times
alone.
It has been said that knowledge is power, and that applies
to any area in life. Of course, it is important to arm and prepare, but it is
even more important to constantly learn new aspects of survival. Some of these
arts and sciences have been lost in the last century, as modern life has caused
humanity to know more how to use a smartphone rather than how to build a fire.
It is easy to gloss over these skills like an old memory, when you can simply
pop at TV dinner in the microwave when you are hungry.
Basic Tools
Knives are considered one of the most basic tools in any
society. It has been seen as the very beginning of technology after the
discovery of fire. Using the proper knife for a survival scenario is arguably
the most crucial part of survival. Your world will revolve around your knife,
so it is important to have one appropriately selected.
You do not want to survive on a kitchen knife, as these are
only tailored for light duty. Survival knives can come in several forms but they
have to perform these basic tasks:
* Chopping or Cutting Wood
* Carving Wood
* Stripping Bark for Lashing
* Hunting
* Cleaning Game
* Cutting Cords
* Fishing
* Climbing
* Fashioning Other Weapons
* Striking Fire Steel
* Shaving and Scoring Wood
* Defense
It is for this reason that your knife must be durable, and
have the right shape to perform daily tasks. As opposed to many popular
designs, you do not want your knife to be longer than 5”. If it is 6” and
above, it will be difficult to handle and could possibly be dangerous. Also,
avoid serrated edges on your knife. The most powerful cutting and carving edge
is at the base near the handle, and if that area is serrated, it will be
difficult to use it to chop and carve.
Also, you may need to defend yourself with your knife. This
may be more preferable than using bullets, as you may not want to draw
attention to the location of the shot. This means that the knife must come to a
sharp point at the tip. This may also allow you to lash the knife to a long
stick, creating a spear for hunting. Another possible function of your knife
may allow you to throw it at a target. This is another great hunting
application, but it is less for defense, in the event that your target runs
away with your precious knife.
There are many designs to a good survival knife; you just
need to figure out what your preferred style may be. For this reason, you also
may want to consider making one of your own. Creating your own knife design and
manufacturing it yourself will allow you to know how to make more in the event
that you lose or break your original. For less than $100, you can procure the
resources necessary to shape and heat-treat your knife from bar stock.
The reason why the topic of knives is located in the
“knowledge” category is because of how crucial it is to know how to use them
and even perhaps know how to make them. Getting to know your knife is has to do
with more than just surviving; some survivalists even say that it connects you
closer to nature. The ability to survive from this most basic tool is known as
more of an art form than a method.
Stealth
While the survivalist mindset might seem to stem from
weathering bad times, it is actually based in a basic enjoyment of nature.
Nature is a gift, and the ability to live comfortably from its provisions is
one of the most life-changing experiences a person can ever have. The art of
survival seems to have been lost over the years, but before the technology boom
in the last century, it was commonplace to know and understand survivalist
principles.
One of the most basic skills when in the wild is a
combination of two methods. These methods are called the “Fox Walk” and
“Wide-Angle Vision.” These were the basic “bread and butter” of how tribal
populations would hunt and stalk without leaving any trace. Learning lessons
from these peoples, it has enlightened us on how to live from the land.
The Fox Walk is a method on how tribal populations were able
to move in the forest completely undetected by even the wildlife. These methods
were also used in war as the first skirmishes took place between the Native
Americans and the residents of Jamestown. Knowing how effective the Fox Walk
concealed movements, the Navy Seals adopted this tactic to conceal their
numbers behind enemy lines. The Fox Walk basically consists of:
First, it is most effective to do this without footwear or
wearing moccasins. This allows you to feel the ground, and helps you avoid
stepping on sticks that can crack and make noise.
Land your foot with your heal first. This requires balance;
as your foot comes into contact with the ground, you may have to move to a
different location to avoid a sharp rock, a stick, or leaves that may make
noise.
Then allow the outside of your foot to roll to the ground,
and then the balls of your feet. This will allow you to mask your presence by
lessening your footprint and noise.
If you are traveling in a group, the battle-tested way to
conceal your numbers is to Fox Walk, and with each person placing his or her
foot in the print of the one ahead of them.
Rushing about is a quick way to be found and wastes crucial
energy, so the Fox Walk is a method, crafted for slow, steady movements.
These are the basics of Wide-Angle Vision:
Wide-Angle Vision allows you to see movement and
inconsistencies rather than the details that are directly in front of you.
This type of focus allows you to spot resources more easily
and sense movement, which is crucial for hunting.
Wide-Angle Vision utilizes your peripheral vision, allowing
for a much wider view and scope of sound stimulation. This causes you to be far
more aware of your surroundings.
In order to practice Wide-Angle Vision, move your hands out
directly in front of you. Then, separate them slowly until your arms are
stretched out all the way.
Then, wiggle your fingers. If your peripheral vision can
pick up both hands, then you have entered into Wide-Angle vision.
The best part about utilizing the Fox Walk and Wide-Angle
Vision is the fact that you can move around less, maximizing the resources in
your vicinity. You will use much less energy, and it will keep you calm. Some
have said that it is almost like tuning in to a sixth sense, as you can extend
your perception farther that you would normally be able to.
Experiencing and enjoying nature is one of the most basic principles of the art of survival, and using
ancient methods is one of the best ways to do just that.
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