It is easier to trap than to hunt small prey. Choice of baits and site is important. Food may be scarce, but a little used as bait may bring rewards.Be patient and give the traps tim. Animals will be wary until they get used to them – that is when they will run into them.
SAS 054 – Animal Dangers & Trapping
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SAS 041 - Fungi & Arctic Plants
In addition to the hardy arctic plants, many temperate species occur in summer in the far north. Some of the Arctic northern plants are Red Spruce, Black Spruce, Labrador Tea, Arctic Willow and the Ferns.
In addition to the hardy arctic plants, many temperate species occur in summer in the far north. Some of the Arctic northern plants are Red Spruce, Black Spruce, Labrador Tea, Arctic Willow and the Ferns.
Wigwam
Wigwams take more time to build than open shelters, but your efforts will be doubly rewarded. Not only can the shelter be warmed by a small fire, reducing the need to collect a huge pile of wood, but the firelight reflects off the walls, providing cheery illumination for sitting out a long winter night.
Wigwams take more time to build than open shelters, but your efforts will be doubly rewarded. Not only can the shelter be warmed by a small fire, reducing the need to collect a huge pile of wood, but the firelight reflects off the walls, providing cheery illumination for sitting out a long winter night.
SAS 004 - Survival Kit
The survival kit should contain the Beta light, Snare wire, Flexible saw, a medical kit that contains, Analgesic, Intestinal Sedative, Antibiotic, Antihistamine, Water Sterilising tablets, Anti-malaria tablets, Potassium permanganate, Surgical Blades, Butterfly sutures, plasters. In addition to these a waterproof pouch, Solid fuel tablets, Signal flares would be beneficial.
The survival kit should contain the Beta light, Snare wire, Flexible saw, a medical kit that contains, Analgesic, Intestinal Sedative, Antibiotic, Antihistamine, Water Sterilising tablets, Anti-malaria tablets, Potassium permanganate, Surgical Blades, Butterfly sutures, plasters. In addition to these a waterproof pouch, Solid fuel tablets, Signal flares would be beneficial.
SAS 075 - Building Shelter
The snappiest sort to erect has several or more plots underpin posts, tied where they cross to make a cone. They might be tied on the ground and lifted into spot before blanket with stows away, birch bark, or sheeting.
The snappiest sort to erect has several or more plots underpin posts, tied where they cross to make a cone. They might be tied on the ground and lifted into spot before blanket with stows away, birch bark, or sheeting.
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SAS 010 - Water
Plants often trap water in cavities. Old, hollow joints of bamboo fill up with water; shake them - if you hear water, cut a notch at the base of each joing and tip the water out.
Plants often trap water in cavities. Old, hollow joints of bamboo fill up with water; shake them - if you hear water, cut a notch at the base of each joing and tip the water out.
SAS 030 - Edible Plants
In Spring and summer yound shoots are tender. Some may be eaten raw; many are best cooked; wash in clean water, rub off hairs and boil in a little water so they cook in the steam. Leaves are rich in vitamins and minerals.
In Spring and summer yound shoots are tender. Some may be eaten raw; many are best cooked; wash in clean water, rub off hairs and boil in a little water so they cook in the steam. Leaves are rich in vitamins and minerals.
SAS 168 - Poisonous Snakes & Lizards
Crocodiles and alligators are amphibious, livingo n the banks of lakes, streams and swamps. Not all species are considered dangerous, but do not take chances. Most float almost submerged with only eyes and nostrils breaking the surface of the water.
Crocodiles and alligators are amphibious, livingo n the banks of lakes, streams and swamps. Not all species are considered dangerous, but do not take chances. Most float almost submerged with only eyes and nostrils breaking the surface of the water.
SAS 117 - Moving
Always move in formation. This will make it easy to check that no stragglers have been left behind. Have a briefing before setting out to discuss the route and to designate rallying points at which to regroup.
Always move in formation. This will make it easy to check that no stragglers have been left behind. Have a briefing before setting out to discuss the route and to designate rallying points at which to regroup.
SAS 139 - First Aid & Choking
To prevent Asphyxiation, Pressure on chest can cause asphyxiation. In an avalanche or landslide, crouch with arms bent and elbows tucked well in to protect the chest. A climber who slips and is suspended by a rope round his chest will find it hard to breathe.
To prevent Asphyxiation, Pressure on chest can cause asphyxiation. In an avalanche or landslide, crouch with arms bent and elbows tucked well in to protect the chest. A climber who slips and is suspended by a rope round his chest will find it hard to breathe.
SAS 120 - Moving on Waterways
Moving on the waterways needs to be done very carefully. A large group will need several rafts. The first should carry no equipment or provisions, just the fittest group members to act as lookouts and warn of hazards. Waterfalls and rapids are often indicated by spray or mist. They can also be heard for some distance. If in doubt, moor the raft and reconnoitre on foot.
Moving on the waterways needs to be done very carefully. A large group will need several rafts. The first should carry no equipment or provisions, just the fittest group members to act as lookouts and warn of hazards. Waterfalls and rapids are often indicated by spray or mist. They can also be heard for some distance. If in doubt, moor the raft and reconnoitre on foot.
SAS 153 - First Aid, Emergency Childbirth & Bites
Dangers from infection is the main risk. Anti-tetanus shots and rabies vaccine should be obtained before travelling. Rabies is untreatable without vaccine and almost always fatal.
Dangers from infection is the main risk. Anti-tetanus shots and rabies vaccine should be obtained before travelling. Rabies is untreatable without vaccine and almost always fatal.
SAS 066 - Handling the Kill
Consume offal at the closest conceivable opportunity, anyway rest of meat is preferred hung to make it delicate and to execute parasites. In moderate temperatures, leave carcase hanging for 2-3 days. In smoking atmospheres, save or cook pronto.
Consume offal at the closest conceivable opportunity, anyway rest of meat is preferred hung to make it delicate and to execute parasites. In moderate temperatures, leave carcase hanging for 2-3 days. In smoking atmospheres, save or cook pronto.
SAS 101 - Knots
Triple Bowline: A bowline made with a twofold line. Structure a circle, pass copied exist close through circle, betraying standing part and trust through circle. This produces 3 circles which could be utilized for supplies haulage, or as asit-sling or lifting saddle with one circle adjust every thigh and the different adjust the midsection.
Triple Bowline: A bowline made with a twofold line. Structure a circle, pass copied exist close through circle, betraying standing part and trust through circle. This produces 3 circles which could be utilized for supplies haulage, or as asit-sling or lifting saddle with one circle adjust every thigh and the different adjust the midsection.
SAS 037 - Edible Plants
Not all parts of the trees are edible. The outer bark is inedible, but the thin inner bark of certain trees can be eaten in Spring, when sap has started to flow. Peel back bark near bottom of tree or form exposed roots to reveal inner layer. Can be eaten raw, but boiling will reduce to gelatinous mass which can be roasted and ground for use as flour. Some of the poisonous trees contain irritant ...
Not all parts of the trees are edible. The outer bark is inedible, but the thin inner bark of certain trees can be eaten in Spring, when sap has started to flow. Peel back bark near bottom of tree or form exposed roots to reveal inner layer. Can be eaten raw, but boiling will reduce to gelatinous mass which can be roasted and ground for use as flour. Some of the poisonous trees contain irritant ...
SAS 155 - Diseases
When in water, the survivor is more likely to be exposed to water - borne diseases, or those carried by insects and animals. Tropical diseases are less familiar and will therefore be dealt with here in more detail. Where drugs are not available, treatment is largely a matter of dealing with symptoms and making patient comfortable.
When in water, the survivor is more likely to be exposed to water - borne diseases, or those carried by insects and animals. Tropical diseases are less familiar and will therefore be dealt with here in more detail. Where drugs are not available, treatment is largely a matter of dealing with symptoms and making patient comfortable.
SAS 094 - Camp Tools
Tree Felling: Check overhead for dead branches and hornets nests. Clear Creepers and branches which could deflect blows. Cut branches off from the outside of the join. Cut from both sides of the tree, first chopping out notch at an angle of 45 and another on the opposite side ata lower level on the side to which you want to tree to fall.
Tree Felling: Check overhead for dead branches and hornets nests. Clear Creepers and branches which could deflect blows. Cut branches off from the outside of the join. Cut from both sides of the tree, first chopping out notch at an angle of 45 and another on the opposite side ata lower level on the side to which you want to tree to fall.
SAS 129 - Sea Survival, Rescue & Signalling
Making a Land Fall: When approaching land, select a landing point where it will be easy to beach or swim ashore. Take down the sail; the sea anchor will keep you pointing at the shore and will slow down your progress. Steer away from rocks.
Making a Land Fall: When approaching land, select a landing point where it will be easy to beach or swim ashore. Take down the sail; the sea anchor will keep you pointing at the shore and will slow down your progress. Steer away from rocks.
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