The 3 Essentials of survival

The three essentials of survival are knowledge and skills, gear, and mindset. Without these three things, your odds will be very slim in a survival situation.

Repeat after me:

• Survival skills and knowledge
• Survival gear
• Mindset

1. Knowledge and skills

First and foremost, you need to have the knowledge and skills to know how to find food, water, and shelter, how to build a fire, and how to defend yourself from predators. If you don’t have these basic survival skills, then all the gear in the world isn’t going to help you. In this blog, we’ll cover some of the necessary skills and knowledge you’ll need to know in order to survive in a difficult situation. Whether you’re stranded in the wilderness or just trying to make it through a tough day, these tips will help you get through anything life throws your way. So whether you’re a man or woman, with or without children, read on for best 7 survival skills that could save your life.

Educate yourself about survival skills

Do you know what to do in a survival situation?  It’s important to be prepared for any situation, and that means learning some basic survival skills. Learn from the best with the following survival guides:

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Educate yourself about survival medicine

There’s a good chance you might find yourself in an emergency situation one day where you have to rely on your own skills to stay alive. That’s why it’s important to educate yourself about survival medicine – the basics of first aid and how to treat common injuries and illnesses. With some basic knowledge, you can vastly improve your chances of making it through a difficult situation. So take some time to read up on survival medicine, and make sure you’re prepared for anything. This is a life skill that will benefit you throughout your life, and who knows, one day you might save a life:

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Educate yourself about edible plants

One of the most important things you can do in a survival situation is to know what plants are safe to eat. There are many plants that look edible, but can make you sick or even kill you. So it’s important to learn which ones are safe before you need them. The following literature about edible plants by experts should get you started.

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Educate yourself about hunting

Once your food supplies run out, hunting will become essential so it’s definitely a good idea to learn at least some basics. Hunting can be a great way to connect with nature, provide food for your family, and get some exercise. However, before you head out into the wilderness to start hunting, it’s important to educate yourself about the sport. The following guides will provide you with all the information you need to get started. So arm yourself with knowledge and hit the woods!

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2. Survival gear

Secondly, you need to have the right gear. This means having the right clothing and footwear for the conditions, a knife and other tools, a first aid kit, a source of light, and any other items that might come in handy in a survival situation. You never know when disaster will strike, so it’s important to be prepared. In this blog, we’ll cover all the essential gear you need for survival. Whether you’re stranded in the wilderness or caught in a natural disaster, this gear can help you stay safe and alive. Read my article if you want to know why quality does matter in Why going cheap on essential survival gear might cost you dearly Or find out which of these 11 survival knives is right for you in Best 11 survival knives.

3. Mindset

Finally,one of the most important aspects of survival is your mindset. This means staying calm and focused, being willing to work hard, and never giving up hope. If you can keep these three things in mind, then you’ll have a much better chance of survival. You can lack survival skills and gear, and with some luck, still make it through just with the right attitude. Life has some strange ways and sometimes it throws something at you, there’s no way you could have possibly prepared for that … and yet, here you are (hi Murphy …).

In this blog, we’ll cover some ways you can train and prepare your mindset for whatever may come your way. If you’re still undecided maybe my article Why disaster preparedness increases social resilience and what you can do to help might assist you in your decision making. If you’re just starting out on your survival journey make sure to read my article about Survival Prepping for Normal People: How to Be Ready for Any Disaster, or if you’re looking for ways to refine your skillset read my article on The Best 7 Essential Survival Skills.