Survival Napping
More Articles Related to Tips And TricksAs expert survivors we often think in terms of taking action in order to survive. For example we have our bug-out bags pre-packed and ready to go, so that we may walk or drive many miles with enough supplies to get us there. Survivors know how to build a fire in many different ways under a variety of adverse conditions. Survivors can obtain drinkable water and forage edible foods from a plethora of sources. As survival experts we can defend ourselves and our property to the best of our ability.
And that is just the beginning. When the going gets tough the experienced wilderness and urban survivor springs into action, taking adversity head on.
But not always. A wise old friend of mine once told me, “Sometimes the best thing you can do - is do nothing!”
Sleep Through a Survival Situation
When the going gets tough sometimes the best thing to do is to take a long nap. During very bad weather or social unrest it is often not wise to continue on with your plans. Rather than flail about in wind and storm or risk altercation during social unrest, simply go to sleep and wait it out! You will save your energy, reduce the risk of injury, and get a good rest besides.
Sometimes the best thing you can do - is do nothing!This strategy has been employed by experienced wilderness survivors such as the northern Native Americans during foul winter weather, arctic explorers, and high mountain expeditions like those on Mount Everest and K2. Even the very squirrels and bears, natures experienced survival instructors, will hunker down during the worst of conditions. They simply curl up in their dens and go to sleep.
Survival Sleep
During a survival situation of any kind, the ability to sleep warm, dry, and comfortable is very important and can mean the difference between health and the ability to take action during waking hours or possibly not making it out alive. If you have the proper survival gear and knowledge, your outdoor sleep system can get you through the most trying of times with little expenditure of precious energy or exposure to danger.
In order to take survival naps in adverse conditions you need to know a few things. The Survival Topic How Body Heat is Lost is a good start, as is Dr. Ron Hoods video about Survival Heat Loss. Depending upon conditions you may need a portable shelter or know how to make survival shelter with the materials you have at hand. A good sleeping bag is also handy, but you can often make your own sleeping bag using man-made and natural materials.
So if you happen to find yourself in a blizzard, heavy rain, extreme cold or heat, hurricane, lost, social unrest, etc, consider the option of simply sleeping it off! It could be the best survival strategy for the circumstance.
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