How To Survive: Not Getting Lost In The Woods 101
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- Опубликовано: 20 авг 2024
- Enjoy the outdoors, without fear of getting lost. This video shares basic information that I learned "the hard way," along with recommendations from wilderness survival experts.
The STOP Acronym works well to control panic:
S: Stop what you're doing. Sit down (to keep your self from walking or running). Have a drink of water. Water washes the taste of fear out of your mouth. Sit for 30 minutes to reduce the adrenaline that is flooding your system. Use this time to
T: Think. Use your brain to evaluate the threat that is facing you. Is it getting dark? Or is is cold? What will you need to do?
O: Observe your surroundings. How are they similar and different from where you were before you became lost? Is the river on which side of you? What about the mountains or other landmarks, etc? Then finally, develop a plan.
P: Plan. Ask yourself, "What am I going to do?" Decide if you are really lost OR if you are only slightly disoriented. If you are really lost, YOU SHOULD STAY WHERE YOU ARE....and wait to be found. If you are slightly disoriented, you should search for the trail.
Find a good source of water. In a survival situation, you can last up to three days without water, but by the end of the second day you're not going to be in very good shape. Springs or streams provide good sources of water. If you find a water source and are not sure if it is contaminated, boil it, or use chemical tablets. Contray to popular belief, you don't need to boil water very long to make it safe from biological contamination. Just bring it to a boil. If there aren't springs or stream in your area, you can use jacket sleeves tied to your ankles in the morning, when wading through the grass to get dew on the jacket, then suck the moisture out of the fabric. Warning: don't drink the dew from toxic or allergic plants.
You can survive a few weeks without food, so hunting, fishing and gathering wild edibles isn't usually an urgent priority. However, the wilderness provides many food sources. See: Merriwether's Guide to Edible Wild Plants of Texas and the Southwest: www.foragingtex..., Wildwood Survival: www.wildwoodsur..., Wilderness Survival: www.wilderness-..., Edible Wild Plants Video: • Video
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This was really helpful, thank you. I had bought 14 acres of land, nothing but woods. Went out to explore and I couldn't believe I got lost. It's so easy to get lost even in 14 acres of woods. Sun was setting and I panicked, and got lost in bogs (not fun). When panic hits, you can't think; your brain gets all fuzzy. I thought I had my trail marked, but wood distractions easily made me go elsewhere. When I turned around to locate my trail, just couldn't see it; everything looks the same. I really liked this video, and I will now do as you say.
Your'e welcome. Thanks for your feedback and personal story about being distracted, getting lost and panic. Have a good week and stay safe. ATB, ken
Hey Ken let me add that it is a good idea to step on a piece of aluminum foil to make an impression of your shoe print and leave it on your car dash. As a search and rescue guy nothing helps me more than to be able to positively identify a shoe print as my victim and ascertain the direction of travel from it.
Draco Bushcraft Yep. Great suggestion.... one that I use when teaching workshops on not getting lost...
Greg Letter
Yeah shine a lazer into the eyes of pilots in airplanes and helicopters
Great idea Batman
Hi I am also S.A.R. I recommend taking a pic of yourself holding your footwear tread to the camera. It shows what you are wearing...what you look like and the tread of the shoe or boot. Send that to your loved one.
I was lost in the city, at age 14, used the same tactics you explained, I made it back without talking to a single person. This stuff really works!! I used Calm Creative Thinking to get me home...great video!!!!
You're absolutely right, John. Staying calm is most important. Thanks for sharing your experience. ATB ... ken
Good sound advice. I got lost when I was a kid while hunting. I was by myself & no one knew where I was. I had my gun, some extra bullets, pocket knife, some matches & a pack of cigs. No water, no compass, no trail & the sun was going down. I panicked, but got my composure & found an odd looking tree, and set off 90 degrees keeping the tree in sight until I found some tire tracks probably from a jeep. I followed them out to a road & finally found my car. Man was I relieved.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Learning the hard way makes vivid memories. Stay safe my friend ...ken
As a youngster I'd go hiking in the forest with friends. We never got lost nor had emergencies, but if we had, these would have been excellent suggestions.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Over the years, several folks told their survival stories and described how these tips saved their lives. Be safe and have a happy new year ...ken
Ken, there are so many bullshit videos out there by self proclaimed survival experts who show all the bullshit survival equipment they recommend. Yours is the real deal with common sense. Rarely when most people go out for a hike do they bring a bunch of survival gear with them. Often, they are just going for a short walk that turns into a Gilligans Island Three Hour Tour. You really have to have basic knowledge, common sense, and be calm. As Always, thanks for the great information and nice video.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Your feedback is greatly appreciated ...ken
You have encouraged me to make my own video about what to do when getting lost in the woods. Emotional stability is key when it comes to a stressful situation.
Deranged Survival Go for it!
I've got to say, this is one of the best wilderness survival videos I've ever seen. If you take any survival course or read any survival books, they pretty much teach the same thing that you explained in this video.
Very educational video Ken. I've been in semi-lost situations where I deviated from the trail. My strategy for day hikes is to superhydrate before I leave and bring lots of water and some food. I turn back if I feel gassed early on in the mountains and usually head back 2 hours before sunset. Some people view hiking as an endurance event like a marathon but I wouldn't want to be caught in the wild completely gassed with no water, no gear, and a dehydration headache.
This is literally a masterpiece. I am no expert in these type of videos yet have watched them from time to time yet this is just frying my brain with excellence.
Getting lost in the woods is no joke. It's the worst feeling in the world. It doesn't matter who you are or how tough you think you are, it's a helpless feeling. It's very smart to know and track where you're going, and mark the trail like he was saying.
+S McShea Thanks for watching and commenting!
“Water washes the taste of fear right out of your mouth” 😂😂 awesome.
I usually try not to leave the trail but sometimes "nature" calls. Before leaving the trail I'll take a compass reading to get my bearing and back bearing (azimuth in the military). When departing the trail I have my pace beads at the ready. This seems like too much but experience and practice requires only seconds to exercise this task. I can wander off the trail for hundreds of yards but always able to find the trail again. After hearing about that 66 year old female hiker who left the AT in Maine to take care of nature's call then was not able to relocate the AT, she pitched her tent and subsequently (and sadly) died so every time I go out into the woods I practice this exercise to where it is second nature and takes seconds. Sometimes if you want to explore write down your data. Don't rely on memory alone. You'll find yourself second guessing. That could end up being a tragic mistake. Thank you, Ken, for sharing this valuable information. So many people go on simple day hikes and end up having truly bad experiences due to being ill prepared. In the military I was involved in many search and rescue missions, mostly involving day hikers.
I got lost for about an hour once. I ran up into the woods from my boat to find a cabin and ended up getting lost. After literally going in a circle, i grabbed a stick and started marking a line in the undergrowth. This worked REALLY well and saved my butt. I could go back along the trail at any time and take a new track if I thought I was going in the wrong direction, but that line meant that I wasn't getting any MORE lost than I already was. Eventually I found the small river I had gone up and made my way to the boat. So the suggestion to use a stick to mark a line is a really good one...
Thanks for watching Jason and taking time to comment. Your experience may help folks. Stay safe and have a good weekend, my friend. ...ken
If you are going to hike a remote area, take with you white toilet paper. Walk rolling the paper behind you, walk a few yards, and then walk over again witht the rolling white paper as to form an X marking the trail that will be used as a point of return. You can see it when you are back, and if you get lost, searchers can see it from the air
breadandcircus1 ummm good idea...
Hope it doesn't rain...Realy hard to see from the air under a forest canopy.
I'm doing a ken marathon this weekend, I'm retired Deputy Sheriff and Park Ranger. I will recommend your videos to everyone, good information today is rare and refreshing. You and " flatbrokeoutside" are my favorites.
Mike Ratkowski thanks for your feedback. It means a lot to me. Some the the activities I demonstrate in some videos require approval of the the land manager or park personnel. Collecting firewood or using rocks for flint ant steel fire starting for example, should only be done in with permission. Rules vary by location and need to be followed . Several videos topics were recommend by local park personnel, such as how to pee and poop in the woods. Several videos deal with dispersed camping and stealth camping ... which is extreme leave no trace.... be no trace. I point out that stealth camping does not need to be illegal. I don't do illegal... enjoy watch .... 350 plus videos on my channel...
Thanks for sharing.
My Mum & I have experienced getting lost in the Blue Mountains (Sydney Aust.).
You're right about slowing down; it was getting dark, and we were scared, we walked a little too fast in the direction of where we thought the trail was, and Mum ended up slip/tripping and twisting her ankle. Luckily, it wasn't too bad; but did force us to slow down and take more care about where were treading. We took stock of where we were and chose a direction to head. Thankfully, we chose well & found our way out. But we'll never forget that experience.
Thanks for sharing your experience, Happy Camper. Getting lost is scary; glad you found your way out. Hopefully your Mum's twisted ankle healed quickly. Take care, my friend. ATB …. ken
Excellent introduction video, this is a great resource. About 4 years ago, I found myself lost in extreme summer heat, out of water, and without a compass. Maybe an hour before sundown, I realized that I would have to spend the night if I didn't navigate home safely. Being a foolish college student I hadn't prepared or told anyone where I was going. Luckily I found my way out, but it changed my wilderness mentality forever, so I learned and prepared. Thanks for sharing this video!
I really liked this. All great information because I spend a lot of time outdoors with my RC vehicles. Thanks for making this well edited video!
Jim, thank for your feedback. It means a great deal to me. Have a good weekend, Ken
I ALWAYS hike with my dogs. On one occasion I was hiking in a very familiar area. However, there was 18"--24" of new snow, and everything looked different. I became disoriented. It was near dark, and about 0F and dropping. Staying out overnight was not an option. Finally, I told my dog 'let's go home', and let her take the lead. She knew exactly what to do, and had me back on the trail in a matter of a few minutes.
I also did a 17 mile loop in a national park with a very poorly marked trail. Another dog of the same breed--Kuvasz--was my trail guide the entire way, and followed the trail (taking the lead) perfectly for all 17 miles. He saved me from taking at least one wrong turn. If you can train your dog to stay with you, and to follow trails from a young age, they can be a life saver.
Thanks for your interesting video. After more than 55 yrs in the woods, I concluded that the best way to enjoy them is to stay away from trails, period. Then, you have always lost "the trail" which makes finding your way "back" much more interesting.
Thanks Lemuel. You can survive many days without food, but it won't be fun! In other videos, I've described edible wild plants and edible pill bugs, earthworms, etc.
When I was thirteen, I went discovering with a friend a very very huge forest that can even end in other provinces! my friend said he knows the forest well so I trusted him....It was beautiful...But when it's gettin dark, I suggested to go home, then he claimed that he knows a short cut....But obviously he forgot that...:/ It was dark...Scary...I was hungry and tired, but I pressed on snce the pain will fade away...
We did called the police, after a few hours the police instructed us etc etc....And so we escaped that dark forest :O :D
My parents were RAGINNGGG D: wich means they really love me :)
I just found this in my diary, years ago. It was thrilling, but I really liked this adventure....
Thanks for taking time to provide feedback. Much appreciated. May the forest be with you, my friend. Ken
Hey Kenneth yours are among my favourite videos, your calm demeanour and rational ideas make me want to get lost in the woods. Thank you mark
This helped me we were hiking on scout camp (im 12) and i watched this before i got lost and your vid helped!! Thanks it probably saved my life!!!!
Dude that sitting down bit.. that's exactly what I would do on just instinct.. I think its natural to survive, it;s all within us anyway, it's the environment we evolved in.
As a lifelong outdoorsman I have been lost in the woods more than my fair share. I really like your approach with this video. Basically you use what I would call a KISS method... Keep It Simple Stupid (or Keep It Stupid Simple). Simple works better and simple is easier to remember at that moment when you realize you really are lost and are about to start freaking out. Remembering simple tricks and techniques will help keep you calm... Two thumbs up for the video brother!
Thanks for your comments. They mean a lot to me. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday season, brother. ATB …. ken
You make some of the best no nonsense videos. Its refreshing to see you practicing all your skills out there after watching all these crazy survivor videos on complicated ways to thrive in the woods. Thanks for inspiring a lot of us.
Matthew Long Thanks Matthew!
That toggle trick for the tarp is genius! I've been tying directly to the tarp and over time it pulls out the grommets.
I recently started hiking with my dog in a large wooded area not far from home. I'm usually gone less than 3 hours, but packed a backpack with some items. I've relied mostly on my cellphone for GPS and a trail map until now.
This week while on a new trail, my dog saw a deer and before I could react, she took off running. They were both gone off the trail in seconds. It never happened to me, so I began to panic when calls for her to return were met with silence. I started to get disoriented. To add to my panic I had 30 min daylight, it was getting cold, and my cellphone battery running low. I had to decide to remain calm and think if better to back track the whole way (in dark) or find the original route I planned to take back to my car (shorter if found). I stayed in the same area yelling for my dog for 20 minutes! I knew I had to find my way out with or without her. I prayed in desperation to God for help finding my dog, so we both would at least be together overnight. I turned around and my dog was 20 feet away running toward me, also panicked! I was so happy to see her. I knew which direction the road was according to the sun setting, and started heading in that direction. 5 minutes later I found the main trail that is a one mile straight line to my car. I used a flashlight for a few minutes to get out and we made it safe to the car!
It's amazing how quickly things can go wrong and panic sets in! If I wasn't familiar with the area and sun position, we may have been stuck overnight. I almost made the foolish decision to back track which would have most certainly got us lost in the dark. Thank you for these great tips! I plan to be better prepared for if this ever happens again!
Thanks for watching and taking time to comment Renee Glad you and your dog made it back together. It is easy to get lost. ...ken
Thanks for your feedback and comments Bob. Glad you had a backup compass beyond your GPS.
Great video Kenneth....I love to take strolls in the woods, with a backpack filled with goods. I like getting away from the worldly noise.....God bless Sir.....!
Good tips, Thanks for sharing this information. Another thing about trails, they tend to start in one location such as a road or trail head and then branch out in a Y pattern as they move further in to the wilderness. So when lost and you come to a trail follow it until you come to a Y and then proceed toward the point of the Y. Keep following the points and you will eventually come to a trail head.
got two experiences for you Ken. i was out hunting with my springer for grouse on new land I hadn't been on before.
we ended up going for a ways, and springers are flushers, so he saw a grouse and he took off after it with me in hot pursuit calling for him. anyway, it was about 45 min before sunset and I was totally disoriented. So I put the dog on heel, and I knew which way was west from the sun. I walked for about a half an hour and found a fence line. I knew that if I followed the fence line I would end up either at the road or a barn or another fence, in which case I would just follow that. At about an hour and 20 min in the two of us came walking up to the farmer's house and he was on the porch. He said that if I hadn't made it back in 2 hours he was going to call the sheriff. Lesson learned. I ALWAYS have a compass on me and a knife. I have learned to keep track of the lay of the land and the land I pass. And the lesson I have learned from the compass is no matter what you think you always follow the compass. There have been times where I could have sworn the compass was wrong. Not. The second experience pretty much mimics the first. Good friend of mine was tracking a deer in the wild and he got lost. We were at a cabin and he wasn't back by 5 am. We were just getting ready to go look for him when he came through the door.
I would suggest as well that depending on where you are, if it is cold at night you want to shut off as much as possible the flow of air in a shelter. Keep your head as covered as much as possible as most body heat is lost through the head. Stuff dry leaves and grass into your shirt or jacket to act as insulation. If you have some cordage tie off your pants and do the same. Build a fire that will help radiate your shelter. And don't panic. I agree Ken, panic and fear are the worst enemies.
+bashfulbrother Thanks for sharing your experience.
excellent video. the one thing that stuck with me most from Horace Kephart's Camping And Woodcraft book is the part about stopping for 30 minutes to get your wits about you. Although I've not been lost in the woods I have been lost driving. Will never forget parking to think and seeing the back of an interstate sign reflecting in the dark. Many successes with that one.
Thanks for watching and commenting Mark. Great tips ...ken
I once got lost in the woods while camping, the shelter thing helped me out big time in the rain
Thanks for your feedback. Hopefully, this video will remind people to do at least some of this stuff. Have a great weekend. Be safe. Ken
Thanks for your feedback. I also plan to give talks to local outdoor groups on the subject. Have a great weekend bro. Ken
Kaleb, thanks for taking time to provide feedback. This means a lot. May the forest be with you, my friend. Ken
Bear is the best camping buddy ever! Yes, will continue making vids! Thanks, my friend. Ken
one of your best vids Ken (not sure how i missed this one cpl yrs ago)...you're never too experienced to learn from each other's nuances...the compass heading is abso the simplest and most concise method for anyonel...atb, cheers
J SCOTT Thanks Scott. I'm always learning and improving. There is nothing better than "dirt time" to have fun and improve skills. ATB, Ken
Thanks for subbing. Glad you enjoyed the video and took the time to comment. It means a lot to me. Ken
Fantastic Video! Thanks a lot Kenneth. Greets from Switzerland
Felix
Taschenmesserbuch Hi Felix. Thanks for watching and taking time to comment from Switzerland. ATB, Ken
Bob, thanks for the feedback. You're a great phone actor ~ next time in-person? May the forest be with you. Stay safe, Ken
I once got lost going camping and I followed your instructions
Glad this video helped!!! Thanks for taking time to comment. It means a lot to me.
Fred, thanks fort your kind comments. I'm continuing to learn video production AND my new camcorder and editing software helps. The plan is to make a video series on wilderness survival with the help of the Forest Service and local nature centers, so this is just a start.
Our nature-scaped, wildlife garden has received several local and national awards. It was featured in the Houston Chronicle yesterday. May the forest be with you, Ken
Such a great video! I usually hike solo and have wanted to start going off trail for practicing orienteering. This has helped me tremendously, thank you!
Great idea Skyler. There are many different and intersting shelters that can be made with no or few supplies. Important things are to reduce condution of heat to/from the ground, get out of the wind if cold and out of direct sunlight if hot. Stay tuned for a future video based on your suggestion. Ken
what a great video ken , you made some very good points that everyone needs to keep in the back on there heads when they go to the woods...i did have a brief experience of being lost, lucky i found a fence line that i new was supposed to there..lucky me..
i think food would be someones worst enemy ,wondering and foraging could make a bad situation worse..even knowing you could lives weeks without food..
awesome tips ..
..bill
billy joe denny Hi Billy Joe. Thanks for watching and taking time to comment. As mentioned in the video, I've learned these tips the hard way. Every time I have become disoriented (not really lost; but went the wrong way for a while), it is because I didn't do what is suggested in the video. Most frequently this has happened, when I am in a hurry think that I don't need...xyz . ATB, my friend. I'm looking forward to camping with you next month! ....ken
Yes, take a real good Survival book with. But in the BIG city, and was 9 year.
And no people, to talk with. Lot of work, to come back. Thinking, mutch time.
Man ! the «stop» part was so epic man !! that was marvellous !
Thanks!
These video have something serene about it,regardless the topic. Even videos describing being lost in the woods or pooping in the woods are pleasant.I've skipped the video about going to the oath house because I am having lunch.
Thanks for commenting. It means a lot. You are absolutely right about noticing what's along the trail and the importance of preparation. Lesson learned. Have a safe weekend. Ken
in holidays i go with my father, mother and sister to survive in the forest, these video help us a lot!
Thanks juana. your feedback means a lot
I've watched many videos like these but none of them have Ben this detailed or helpful before. I'm going camping soon and this weekend I'm going to the Shaw Nature Reserve which has many hiking trails, and with nature you never know what is going to happen. Thanks a lot!
Hi Andrew. Thanks for watching this video and taking time to comment. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Enjoy the Shaw Nature Reserve and stay safe. ATB … Ken
Nice. This video is very good information. One thing to note about GPS units though is that *not all GPSs are effective compasses*. I have a first generation garmin etrex GPS and it is horrible at telling direction. Sometimes I will think I'm walking a certain direction, when my compass says I'm walking a completely different direction. The difference has been as drastic as walking east when my compass said I was going north. Electronic compasses don't always show magnetic north. *My point being don't rely on your GPS or phone as a compass!* I have to use my lensatic compass to get a good, accurate reading. Your last point about learning to use a compass is super important. I don't think it really got the emphasis it deserves in this video. My compass has saved me from being lost so many times in the woods. You can use natural navigation techniques like the sun positioning to tell direction, but it will save you hours if you use accurate compass readings.
Good video Ken, wish I knew this information when I was lost in the woods several years ago. I will remember to stay calm and not to panic.
You're awesome! This once helped build a fort out of sticks, and a fire with rocks around it. Thanks so much your videos are amazing!
MysteriousBaconKing Thanks for watching and commenting. It means a lot to me!
You're welcome! And why wouldn't I watch this? It's AWESOME!
wow thanks! this really helps! k got lost in the woods a week after i saw this and it saved my life
Had been looking for a simple and basic video on this. Loved it so much. Thanks.
I love this video. He makes everything so simple and easy to remember.
Ken, great video. I would like to suggest a few things that you may have over looked. When hiking find a stick that is as tall as you are and very strong and sturdy. For those that may panic due to fears of wild animals and snakes it can be used as a weapon and a comforter to the holder. You can also use your stick if need be to add fuel to your fire, assist you in creating shelter, or as a signaling device, (put an article of clothing at the end of it and use it as a flag to signal for help from above.)
Next, I would carry a very light weight plastic shopping bag, not the one you get from your grocery store but the kind you get from the department store. You can put this bag over a branch of leaves from a tree over night. Tie it tight on one end, use your shoe laces to tie it to the limb. The next morning you will have water that has accumulated into the corner of the bag and you can drink this. You can do this about 3 times before looking for another branch with leaves on it. Of course you can use this plastic bag as a water carrier if you don't have any plastic bottles or canteen.
If lost in the woods and it is going to be dark find a large tree and put your back up against it till morning. With your staff you will be safe and secure and you will stay somewhat warm because the tree will block the wind from 180 degrees. If you know that it will get cold before the sun goes down, gather leaves and pile them around you to act as a blanket. Be sure that they are dry and not damp.
If you don't have a compass you can use your arms. If you have to spend the night in the woods when you wake up the next morning take your right arm extend it from your body and point it towards the sun. This will be East. Now extend your left arm and this will be West. Your nose will be pointing North and your back will be facing South. Then think of where you are and were you need to be. You now know your direction in which you need to travel.
Jumpoff A Thanks for the suggestions....
KennethKramm
you're welcome. :-)
Glad you made it back. Getting lost is scarry .....
Thanks for describing your experience... It only takes getting disoriented/lost one time to realize the importance of preparation. Have a good week, my friend.
Also using the stars is a great way to orientate yourself if lost in the woods. I would definitely learn some basic astronomy. It definitely helps
I happened upon your videos about a year ago and have been an avid viewer since. Thank you for your informative and enjoyable videos.
Thanks for watching and commenting, Bruce. It means a lot to me. Wishing you and your family and wonderful holiday season. ATB .... ken
Hello my outdoors friend, thank you for sharing this very informative video. You brought out some great pointers that everyone venturing into the outdoors should take to heart. Be safe, take care and always have fun. 🤗
Excellent point! Thanks for watching. Ken
You're welcome. Take care, Sakhar. Have a wonderful week, Ken
I find it's easiest to get ''directionally challenged'' at the end of the day when you're tired and maybe your blood sugar/hydration isn't what it should be. I try to keep up with the map and compass work (and write things down!!) while my brains still fresh. It still happens every once in a while and your stop for a while tip is gold (though I prefer to get the brew kit out!!). Great stuff!!!
+jelkel25 so true...
Excellent vid Ken, one of your best. Your video production skill level is getting better and better. It is also great to see a neighbor from the days when we lived on Fitzroy and passed by your wonderful garden and inviting bench. We were the couple that always walked our black lab. Another good signaling suggestion is using the flat reflective face plate of your smartphone, that works in a pinch. As a broadcast vet I can truly say you are a pro with your videos, Keep 'em coming. Tnx. Fred
Jonas, for watching and taking time to comment. Good luck on your wilderness camp. Your English is just fine! Take care, Ken
Guys this summer I went to walk in a dense forest with my father, after 3 hours we were out of water and thirsty and we almost go lost, we only went like 300 meters deep and it felt like a huge challenge. Be careful, getting lost in the forest is very easy and water finishes very fast.
What a useful video dear Ken.. I am sure many forest walkers & campers will find out your info very useful and saving time being lost. It was great for me too to understand the forest and your great tips. Always your videos are so exciting and valuable to watch :) Have a bright and peaceful week ahead !!
Thanks for taking time to provide feedback, my friend. Now, if you purposely "get lost in the woods," you'll know how to stay safe. Love your training videos. Ken
Super informative and viewer-friendly! I also find it great that you respond to the comments. Keep it up! (:
Thanks Danny! Your feedback means a lot to me. Have a good week, my friend. Ken
All good advice. I may have a better fire-starter for you to try. Take a cardboard egg carton. Save the lint from your clothes dryer, and stuff it into the egg recessions. Cram it in there until no more will fit. (This takes longer than you would think) When they're full, encase them by melting a candle over the top of the lint. Then cut out the individual egg pouches. Leave a little cardboard attached to burn. Poke a tiny hole in the bottom of the cardboard for air-flow.
They'll burn blue-hot for about 12 minutes. However, since most of us have some sort of scented detergent, or dryer sheets, you should definitely store them with your food if you're in bear country.
I love your videos! I think they're genuine and very helpful! infact some of your tips helped me regain calmness..
Once while hiking alone and not telling anyone my exact location.. I got lost..
I couldn't hear anything. I could not hear the river, or any nearby traffic which i could on previous visits to this trail.
I went further, and well, i wanted to check out a new trail and see where it would take me. I found one that went down a hill, and carried on right into the thicket.. it was really bizarre but i went to investigate. Everything got incredibly quiet. I felt a feeling of being watched, and didn't feel like i belonged here. I went back the path i came up, or so i thought. i couldn't find the trail that I was on.. I carried on what i thought was my trail but just felt off. I took a minute to myself and had a bite to eat and some water. I began trying to find my trail and setting up markers with fallen branches making arrows the way i went.. When i went back to them the markers were missing.. this happened a few times where i just took a trail and hoped for the best.. it was the trail i first went down. I continued down this and kept going until i heard either the river, or a road, At this point i was desperate. I began to hear the river after a while of hearing nothing but silence. I came across maybe 8-9 enormous salmon laying right next to the raging river.. maybe 4 of them were missing their heads.. it smelled very rotten in the area. the earth below me felt hollow.. the fish didn't have any teeth marks, nor did they have claw marks.. it was weird. they looked fresh to me. needless to say i went 10-15 feet from the river incase the earth gave away, and got the hell out of there!
That was a creepy/weird story, but you do also have 'Stoner' in your name.
@@wmluna381 hahaha yes indeed I do!
I've had wild experiences many places I go!
More belief in 'supernatural' the more I experience life.
Have you any stories of your own? Thank you for reading! Peep my website for flowers! :) teasel, calendule, spilanthes etc!
You're welcome, my friend. I'm glad that the vieeo helped you. This means a lot to me. Thanks for letting me know. Enjoy the outdoors and be safe!
Thank you for everything Kenneth.. Got a A+ on my project cuz of u
Thanks, my friend. Too many times, I've learned the "hard way" what not to do; so this video shows what I've learned. A couple of people have sent me PMs that it helped when they got lost in the woods.
Take care, my friend. Have a good weekend.
Good video Ken, this video has gotten a lot of views, nice job.
You'e welcome. Thanks for the tip about trail branches. Excellent.
OMG THANKS YOU I GOT LOST SO I FOLLOWED YOUR STEPS AND I MADE IT OUT THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Thank you for sharing your pearls of wisdom with us Ken. I'm sure you have already enlightened many minds with this video. Thanks Ken!!!
Great video ! I'll definitely show it to the troop. Thanks!
You're welcome Youlanda. Hopefully, the video will be the starting point for discussion...
The same thing has happened to me .... walking in circles. Thanks for describing your experience. Ken
Excellent comments Tim. Thanks for your input. Tracking is critical, as is excellent fire started and falling when walking at night. Have a good weekend. ABT ....ken
Thanks. Your feedback means a great deal to me. Have a great weekend my friend. Ken
Thanks Holli. Next week, our grandchildren are visiting. We will go on at least one hike. Take care and be safe... ATB
This was an excellent survival video. Thank you.
Hi Paul,
Thanks for watching and commenting. I fully agree that it is a shame that were ever people go, they leave trash! It bothers me a great deal .... There are many videos on navigation devices, so I hope you can find one that is useful to you. I've recently switched to using an app on my new smart phone. It is fantastic. The major problem is lack of batteries.... but then I also carry a solar battery charger. All of this, of course, is back-up to traditional methods.
Ken
Ken, You put a lot of effort into producing this video. You never know but it may oneday save someone's life. Thankyou for producing such an informative and interesting video. I have never been totally lost in our british forrests. They aren't that large, but you can become disoriented. I just make sure I walk in a straight line til I hit a road or track. Over here all roads lead to Rome! as the saying goes..
I have just come in from the workshop. Your knife has been hardened and is temepring
You covered all of the basics and more. Great Video. Thanks for posting your wisdom.
You're welcome. I made this video last year as part of a "lost in the forst" workshop I developed last year. It was used for progrms I developed for the Forest Service.
Well Kenneth I stand corrected I was telling Bob 808 Knight I have not seen anything on the tube about getting lost good advice happen to me one time many years ago but I was wanting to hear the tell.
Thanks Benny. Your feedback is much appreciated! Bob808Knight is a great guy….