Outdoor Defecation Considerations
In the final Survival Topic in the "how to go to the bathroom outdoors" series, we discuss some of the finer points involved...Outdoor Defecation Techniques
There are several techniques you can use to smooth the process of relieving yourself outdoors. Herein are several of my favorite...Where to Defecate Outdoors
In continuation of the How to Shit Outdoors series we discuss how to find safe areas in which to do the deed and minimize the spread of disease...Proper Outdoor Defecation
We now know that improper disposal of feces is a major problem in wilderness survival as well as urban survival. In this Survival Topic we learn how to properly dispose of body wastes...How to Shit Outdoors
Knowing how to relieve yourself in the great outdoors does not come naturally. Chances are nobody has shown you how to properly accomplish the deed.
Every year more people die from fecal contamination of water than in war. In this series we will explore techniques that can help you get the job done while not becoming a vector for disease and misery.
Learn how to crap in the great outdoors...
6 Winter Survival Health Hazards
When surviving in the the cold winter conditions of higher latitudes or high elevations you will be faced with special health hazards.
In this Survival Topic we discuss six of the main threats to winter health and what you can do to prevent them from happening to you...
How to Survive Heat Stroke
Survival depends upon staying cool in hot, humid environments. When active in high temperatures we face the possibility of overheating. Here is how you recognize and survive heat stroke ...How to Survive Heat Exhaustion
Heat exhaustion is a danger that faces all survivors when active in hot climates. Here is how to recognize heat exhaustion in yourself and others, and what do about it...A Native American Cure For Scurvy
As expert survivors, we take pride in our ability to live where others fail. In this Survival Topics article a lesson learned by a famous explorer in the year 1535 can teach us how to survive.
Giardia
No matter how crystal clear water may appear, it could be contaminated with harmful microorganisms. Drink a few drops of such water and the survivor could expose himself to a wide variety of diseases, some of which could adversely affect his chances of immediate survival of whatever situation he is in.
A common parasite in drinking water is a nasty bug known as Giardia...
Hypothermia Frostbite And Other Cold Injuries Second Edition
Hypothermia Frostbite And Other Cold Injuries is the book to have when seeking to understand and prevent injuries likely to be sustained by those who go out into cold environments.Foot Care
Altitude Sickness
Learning to recognize symptoms of high altitude sickness and its relatives pulmonary and cerebral edema is of utmost importance to the survivor who finds himself in the high mountains.
High altitude sickness can affect anyone regardless of physical condition. Death is common and the skilled survivor needs to have an understanding of the causes of altitude sickness, how to avoid it, and what to do should you or a member of your party succumb.
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