Many people don’t give much thought to being prepared for unexpected emergencies, but preparing now can reduce the impact on you later.In the case of potentially life threatening emergencies, one of the most important things you need to survive is water. We have been impacted by many unexpect...
Many will have read the news story about the sad death of Cameron Gosling who died from cold water shock after jumping into the River Wear on a hot summer's day. Sadly, Cameron's death is not an isolated case. About 400 people die annually in the UK as a
Before going to bed, we also filled a Nalgene bottle with boiling water and placed it inside our sleeping bags. This makeshift hot-water bottle will radiate heat for about 5 hours of bliss. Winter Stove Training Frostbite & Hypothermia The dangers of cold weather travel are real, and include...
A breakfast filled with fruits and protein at the start of your day will help give you the energy you need to pound the pavement. Water, water, water. Staying hydrated is key before and after exercise. Did you know that you should be drinking half of your body weight in ounces of ...
You may not think so, but it could happen to you — just ask Tom Hanks. His movie character used wits and determination to survive in "Castaway." Along with water, fire is the most important thing you need to survive in the wilderness. It provides the following: Warmth in cold ...
5. Keeping Hydrated (Yes, Even in the Cold!) In cold weather, you may not feel thirsty, but dehydration remains a real threat, especially with all the extra energy you burned just to stay warm. Here’s how to stay hydrated: Melt Snow Safely: Melting snow for water may seem convenient...
The article offers suggestions on how to survive while falling through ice in a snow-covered pond. It is stated that if one falls through water, a physiological reaction known as torso reflex will cause you to gasp for air, but it is suggested that one should force oneself to take slow,...
You'll be relieved to find out that you can survive a sinking ship or boat if you remain calm and take the right steps. Heck, you may even be able to prevent the boat from sinking at all if you act fast and have the proper equipment. What do you do? Keep reading to find out. ...
1 quart cold water Combine and stir well It’s technically possible to overdo hydration, leading to a condition called hyponatremia. The water itself doesn’t hurt you. But as you lose salts/electrolytes through sweating, combined with drinking a lot, the ratio of salts to water inside your ...
How to survive a cold winter - Part 2 • 5 Place the cooler(s) outside (in the snow, if applicable) with a heavy rock or brick to keeppests(有害的人或物, 令人讨厌的人或物)out. If you have a garage, place the stocked coolers inside of it until the power is restored. You ...