7. How loud is a whistle?
Always pack a whistle. Whistles carry sound over 5 miles, which is more effective than screaming, even at the top of your lungs
8. Yummy… Dandelions
Every single part of a dandelion is edible, so if you’re starving and lost, look for a field and cross your fingers
9. When you’re at sea
If you fall off a ship at sea and are spotted, do not swim toward the point of safety as it could reduce your chances of survival. Let the rescue team do its job.
10. Smaller batteries for every occasion
If you only have AAA batteries for a big cartridge, just place tinfoil balls in the space between the battery and the cartridge
11. Pantyhose for everyone
An old military trick was to wear a pantyhose underneath socks, to avoid getting blisters during long hikes. Pantyhoses have a myriad of survival uses including emergency water filtering and food storage.
12. Fire-starter
Lint from dryers is excellent for starting fires. A little bit goes a long way.
