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reaching the object, sight on another object in the same direction. This helps go in a straight line, sooner or later coming across a road or stream, then just follow the road or stream to civilization.

Maybe you are injured and the terrain is too rough to navigate safely. Still find a stream, you will need the water, and to set up camp. Using the rope, tie a long stick between two trees, then pile on branches and create a lean-to, the quickest and easiest type of shelter to build. Find dry wood, raise branches are best, then use the matches to light a fire. Once the fire is going, it should never go out. Rescuers will see the smoke during the day or the light at night. You can even make a large tripod shelter to keep it dry during rain. The fire is used for signaling as well as drying both you and additional wood out, care should be taken not to start a forest fire!

The dental floss is great fishing line, with the hooks, should help with food if the stream has fish. Of course if you are a good hunter with ammunition, food shouldn't be a problem. Only eat what you know is safe, or what the birds eat. Many plants contain toxins, but the birds will know! Termites and crushed ants are always safe and high in protein just in case ammunition runs low, you lose the hook or there is just nothing else available. If you can purify the water, do, but drink it anyway as dehydration weakens and kills faster than disease that doctors can cure when you are safe!

Surviving in the wilderness? Easy, just remember the basic: Food, water, shelter, and don't panic!

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