Survival Rule of Threes
More Articles Related to PreparednessThe Survival Rule of Threes is a convenient way of memorizing the order of importance for each basic survival necessity. In extreme survival situations you cannot survive more than:
- 3 minutes without air
- 3 hours without shelter
- 3 days without water
- 3 weeks without food
- 3 months without hope
Of course this is just a generalized approximation. Your mileage may vary according to health, resources, and survivor mentality.
Texas
I have used the rule of 3 for years. To go farther with the rule of 3 I cary 3 ways to light a fire, 3 ways to purify water, 3 flash lights, 3 knives, 3 kits: 1st aid, gun care, and knife care, 3 layers of clothing, and so on. It is important to take advanage of technology and carry the gear with you. You either have it or you don't have it with you.
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There are some people I know who couldn't survive three weeks without Internet access.