Mountainman
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I am just an old poot getting started here. But from my military days, time in Vietnam and training received in military survival schools, I can categorically say that in order to survive, you must have the mindset and will to do so, regardless of the situation. I underwent arctic, jungle, desert, mountain, and water survival training. The main objective as I see it is to never put yourself into a survival situation but of course that can't always be helped. Therefore, the old Boy Scout motto - Be prepared - has always been of help. There are many articles, checklists, etc. that will help out but one rule I always go by is to keep some sort of knife, like a small swiss army knife, on my person wherever I go. I don't fly much so that is a reasonable accomodation. Additionally, since I live in Montana, I always carry a firearm when I go camping or doing anything in the outdoors. I can carry concealed and usually do, while maintaining proficiency with regular trips to the rnge. In addition, I hang around with some old geezers that have a passion for Black Powder sports and we use skills that were used by the free trappers of the fur trade era. I am leaving a URL that may be of some use to those of you who are interested:
HOME - MONTANA FREETRAPPER'S CAMP
HOME - MONTANA FREETRAPPER'S CAMP