Survival Guide 2.0: 101 Survival Secrets to Be Self Sufficient, Learn Primitive Living Skills, and Survive Anywhere Independently From A to Z

By HowExpert

Learn 101 Survival Tips that everyone should know. You never know when disaster will strike, and it almost always comes as a surprise when it does. This book presents valuable information in an easy to use, condensed format that gives the basics of some of the most important lessons of survival. This book will not only teach you what you need to know about building a proper shelter, but also will teach you the basics of natural medicine. This book will help you avoid making some of the deadly mistakes that people tend to make when they are unprepared for disaster.

All of the information in this book is divided into simple tips, and are presented in an easy to understand way. By learning the basics taught in this book, you increase the chances of surviving a disaster exponentially. However, you also have to learn about, research and practice the skills this book talks about to obtain proficiency. With this book, that becomes easier.

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• Language: English
• Publisher: HowExpert
• Release date: Oct 21, 2018
• ISBN: 9781949531251

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Survival Guide 2.0

101 Survival Secrets to Be Self Sufficient, Learn Primitive Living Skills, and Survive Anywhere Independently From A to Z

HowExpert with Matthew Ruane

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Table of Contents

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Introduction

Chapter 1: The Basics of Survival

Understanding Your Basic Needs

The Purpose Of Shelter Is To Protect Against The Elements

Keep Your Shelter Small (and Warm)

Shelter is Critical for Providing Protection While You Rest

The More You Know

Know The Right Kind of Shelter to Build

Building Basic Shelter- Debris Huts

Warming Your Debris Hut

Build the right shelter

Building a ‘Brick’ and ‘Mortar’ House

Building a Pit House

Practice Creating Shelter Now

Don’t Forget to Smoke Out Your Hut

Know Your Types of Wood and What They’re Good For

Choosing Firewood

All You Need to Know About Hickory Wood

Chapter 2: Learning To Use Natural Materials

Get To Know Your Wood

All You Need to Know About Birch

All You Need to Know About Oak

Don’t Cut Down Food Sources

Some Useful Gathering Tips

Transporting Wood (and Other Useful Items)

Split Firewood While It’s Wet...

But Make Sure it Has Time to Dry

Avoid Burning Pine

Instead, Use Pine for Carving…

And Medicine

Weapons Aren’t Just For War

Choose the Right Kind of Weapons

Use Birch Bark To Make Arrow Quivers

Keep Your Gear Handy

Chapter 3: Bows, Tools and Hazards To Life

How To Arm Yourself For Survival

Choosing Wood Ideal for Bows

Gauging the Snap of the Bow

Choosing Good Wood for Arrows

Some Wood Is Best For Building

Choosing Good Wood For Building

Consider Your Water Source as You Set Up Camp

Be Wary of Tree Branches

Positioning Your Shelter

Have an Emergency Preparedness Plan

Don’t Let The Critters Surprise You

Know The Local Wildlife

Windbreak / Reflector Fire Wall

Position Yourself Close to Survival Resources

Know Your Terrain And The Challenges They Present

Finding Desert Shelter

Use Water Wisely in the Desert

Utilize Shade to Stay Cool and Hydrated

Balance Food and Water When Water Supply is Limited

Practice Arctic Survival Skills

Illness Can Kill You Fast

Navigating the Arctic Terrain

Keep An Eye Out For Predators

Learn to Study the Winter Terrain

Identifying an Unsafe Cave

Building Shelter in the Arctic

Chapter 4: Being Efficiently Self Sufficient

Winter Can Suck Really Bad

Getting Water During Winter

Obtaining Food In The Winter

Surviving The Mountains

Survival in the Mountains

Elevation Matters In The Mountains

Considerations For A Mountain Shelter

Getting Water in the Mountains

Don’t Drink The Water … Yet

Purifying Drinking Water

Finding Food In The Mountains

Have Real Expectations From Actual Experience

Change Your Mindset to a More Useful One

Learn The Value Of Cattail

Have A Real Survival Kit

The Importance Of Communication

Keeping Calm

Keeping Track Of Everything

Finding Ways To Signal Help

Keeping Safe

Being Aware

Becoming Aware Of Plants

Chapter 5: Take Care Of What Matters Most

Taking Care Of Your People And Home

Making Sure Your Kids Are Happy

Pets Are Friends, Not Food

Try to Camp Close to Important Resources and Consider Sustainability

The Ground, Your Body and Heat

Convection

Making Sure Your Shelter Does Its Job

Waterproofing Is An Art

Waterproofing Your Shelter Roof

You Need Shelter, Not A House And Porch Swing

Heating Your Shelter With Fire

Chapter 6: The Ingredients of a Survival Mindset

It’s Not All In The Mind, But A Lot Of It Is

Learn To Adapt And Use What You Have Effectively

Rock formations (overhangs)

Using Trees As Shelter

What You Don’t Know Can Kill You

The Moisture On Our Breath Can Cause Heat Loss