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It's a long road, and I'm sure you know that the physical, practical skills are only a part of the ability to survive. People accomplished in the accepted methods relating to shelter, water acquisition, fire,food etc: obviously stand a better chance than someone with no such knowledge but survival begins between the ears and in the heart. Without the mental attitude or the will to deal with it, it doesn't matter that you know all the practical drills because the lack of will and self belief will over ride those skills and sometimes people die because of those unseen factors.
Many times, even in this country people who... " He was an experienced walker, been up on the Moors/Mountains many times, knows what he's doing " become fatalities, and the inquest states, Hypothermia. And of course that is the medical reason, but there's a chance they were doomed once they gave up hope, or lacked the mental will power to think, " I'm going to get through this"
That may all sound a bit airy fairy but it's true, so as you start to polish or learn new practical skills work on your mental attitude too. " I can do that " is a good motto...:thumbsup:
 
A couldn’t put it better if I tried :thumbsup: :D exactly how I see it. Always “mind” first! Having the right mentality and no skills will push you through survival to surviving an ordeal and well Out the other side :thumbsup: having the wrong attitude then no amount of skills or knowledge can help.
 
saxonaxe said:
It's a long road, and I'm sure you know that the physical, practical skills are only a part of the ability to survive. People accomplished in the accepted methods relating to shelter, water acquisition, fire,food etc: obviously stand a better chance than someone with no such knowledge but survival begins between the ears and in the heart. Without the mental attitude or the will to deal with it, it doesn't matter that you know all the practical drills because the lack of will and self belief will over ride those skills and sometimes people die because of those unseen factors.
Many times, even in this country people who... " He was an experienced walker, been up on the Moors/Mountains many times, knows what he's doing " become fatalities, and the inquest states, Hypothermia. And of course that is the medical reason, but there's a chance they were doomed once they gave up hope, or lacked the mental will power to think, " I'm going to get through this"
That may all sound a bit airy fairy but it's true, so as you start to polish or learn new practical skills work on your mental attitude too. " I can do that " is a good motto...:thumbsup:
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Be it a country hike or an extended period of wild camping don't even attempt if you're a novice, always go with an experienced person until you know the ropes
 
Joecole said:
Be it a country hike or an extended period of wild camping don't even attempt if you're a novice, always go with an experienced person until you know the ropes
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Sound advice joe. Plenty of novices have got into difficult situations from being over confident
 
For young people way No 1 are surely the boy scouts. Here every thing is learned step by step in the right way. Even if you don't have a group in your town, you should contact the group in the next one.

For older people I recommend to buy a lightweight equipment how I describe it in the threads "How light is lightweight" and "Wild camping" and simply go hiking with this.

After a while you should reduce step by step parts of the equipment.

The best way is to carry it with you, but try not to use it, untill you are shure, that you don't need it any longer.
 
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