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Daniel W. Shrigley's SURVIVAL TALK RADIO on iHeartRadio Survival Tips: Poncho & Poncho Liner5/11/2013 Survival Tips for Camouflage Poncho & Poncho Liner By Daniel W. Shrigley Often I teach natural shelter construction via primitive methods. However, I also teach not to avoid modern technology. Modern materials and equipment is always the easiest and most effective time saving option. No body ever says primitive skills is easy. The more you know and use primitive skills the easier the end results may come to you. For this survival tip on the Poncho & Poncho Liner, I want to quickly point out some basic uses. Such as shelter, sun shade, litter carry, sleep system, extreme weather insulation options. At first look it's very obvious the Poncho makes for a great rain coat. The poncho must be treated with wet resistant spray to maximize it's ability to deflect rain water. It fits loosely so as to allow layering of optional clothing for various temperatures depending on your climate zone and calendar seasons. Second noticeable and most obvious option if you posses a camouflage poncho is the ability to stay hidden from view if used correctly. I suggest that you avoid a camouflage poncho unless your military or law enforcement. Instead use a Royal Blue or Hunters Orange poncho for easy visible location by search teams should you find yourself lost or in a survival situation. Additionally the poncho makes a phenomenal option for litter carry and is sturdy enough material to build a stretcher for the injured. There are several ways you can make use of the poncho to carry or drag a injured person with the poncho. You can make use of the eyelets, snaps and cord. The poncho may also be used to fashion together a solar still to collect water or be used as a water bladder. You are only limited by your own imagination as in most survival situations. Creativity and calmness will save your life, trust your mind and never panic. In warm climates all you need is a poncho and poncho liner to make a sleep system to keep you warm. In colder climates of seasons you can combine the poncho & liner with added foliage for extra insulation. This method creates air pockets between your bodies core heat and the barrier layer or shell of the poncho keeping you warm. Fill the poncho with leaves after you snapped together all the buttons, closed off the hood and you now have a sleeping bag that will offer you protection from the outdoor elements. You may also use the same method to act as a coat and assist you in maintaining a warmer core body temperature. The poncho may also be used in fishing as a net. First you must seal the hood by drawing it closed or making a knot. Use para cord at all four corners, leading to a central cord that is draped over a branch as a pulley system. Place in shallow water and use this to trap baited fish as they pass over the poncho. In a sharp and deliberate action, pull the poncho up via the central cord and eat to see another day. In extreme conditions such as sun, snow, wind, dust or rain use the poncho as a shield to block and protect yourself. In the desert it best to travel a dawn and dusk. Most desert predators are nocturnal so avoid travel by foot at night. Also traveling at night increases your chances of slips and falls. In day light hours the poncho makes for a fantastic sunshade. All you need is the cord it comes with or for improved options carry extra para cord. By design the poncho makes for a perfect lean-to and if filled with a layer of foliage will keep you insulated and warm. All you need is a heat source such as a campfire or stove at the opening. The poncho is much smaller than a tarp. The poncho comfortably serves one person. A second person would fit in a poncho shelter under cramped conditions. This typically is determined by the size or the occupants. If suspended six feet above a small fire in the shape of a cone, the poncho is perfect for making dried meat or jerky. Remember that once used in the fashion, the smell of smoke will remain for a long while or until laundered. The upside to this is that the human scent is masked and might increase your odds with hunting larger game animals. Signaling aircraft with the royal blue or hunters orange poncho is very easy, all you need is an open area or high ground. Spread it out as a marker and indicator for search aircraft. It's wise to also set a signal fire or use a signal mirror added to this method. The poncho is also useful as a bundle carry or carry tote. If you are gathering food or fire tinder the poncho makes light work allowing you to carry much more than an arm load. If you are sleeping in a natural cave, only use the poncho to act as a mid-section curtain. This will allow you to burn a small fire inside the largest portion of the cave and let's the carbon-dioxide escape at the top. Warning be very careful when using fire in caves as the increased heat can cause rocks to crack and ultimately crush you. Poncho liner is also good to use in a shelter and a ground barrier. Never sleep directly on the ground as the earth will suck your bodies heat right out of you. In extreme conditions layer the ground with dried foliage and then lay the poncho liner on top. As I stated before survival is knowledge "Know More, Need Less." You are only limited by your imagination and creativity. This article we discussed two items: Poncho & Poncho Liner. Many items offer multiple options, just be certain that what you put in your survival kits or backpack has three or more uses. This will limit items carried, limiting weight and possibly space removed. Special Tip: When packing a packing list your overall weight should not be more than 15% of your nude body weight. On average 20 to 30lbs is perfect for fast traversing. This weight does include your allotted water carry weight. Carry at a minimum of three ways to start a fire carried in various locations around your body. Carry three types of cutting instruments, such as multi-tool, pocket knife and a survival knife, parang or hatchet. Your location will determine what's best for the main tool. To ask me survival question directly please send an email to SurvivalTrekEscape@gmail.com Hope you enjoyed this article, Daniel W. Shrigley CEO of Survival Extreme Catalog Inc. Creator/Host/Producer/Publisher Of Survival Trek Escape (Television/Radio/Magazine) SURVIVAL TREK ESCAPE (Talk) Radio7/9/2013 SURVIVAL TREK ESCAPE (Talk) Radio by Daniel W. Shrigley #Survival #Radio #Talk #Show
http://www.iHeart.com/talk/show/SURVIVAL-TREK-ESCAPE-talk/ Daniel Shrigley's Survival Tips & Facts27/8/2013 SURVIVAL TIPS & FUN FACTS: Fun Fact: Possibles Kit (Frontier Days) Survival Kit (Modern) Fire Shelter Signaling Is the foundation of survival Audio Communication: Sound in the form of a whistle offers the very best chance at being heard at longer distances. The human voice is at times not nearly loud enough to be heard over great distances or through heavy winds or rains. Metal Match, Fire Strikers are great to have in place of a Cigarette Lighter. However having a cigarette lighter is handy to use. Nothing replaces primitive skills in fire crafting. This will ensure you can start a fire no matter what the situation might be if you carry these three forms. Mirror = Signaling Mirror visible as far as 26 miles away (Seen). A mirror is ideal for aircraft & land base signal flashing. Royal Blue & International Orange Royal Blue is the best color (Tarps & Trash Bags) Flagging Tape = Marking Trails Colored Duct Tape or ribbon tape. Mark every visual horizon along your path and direction change. Mark in obvious locations and on trees mark both sides so you see the markings coming and going. Survival Blade/Knife must have unless you know primitive tool making skills. However it's best to have a pocket knife as well as a survival knife. Folding Saws, Flexible Saws & a sharp axe are highly suggested. **Stones, Antlers, and Bones. Direction Finding: Compass (Rated or Mil Spec) 360 degrees/6400 Mils Know cardinal direction finding via Shadow Stick Method or Watch Dial Method. Celestial Navigation is also a handy skill to know. (Based upon the hemisphere you are in for night navigation.) • Make a compass with a silk cloth and thin wire or sewing needle. Rub one side in the same direction. This will magnetize the wire/needle and if you suspend the wire with a string or float on a leaf in a pool of water the magnetized metal will point Magnetic North. • GPS Devices (Always mark your start point first) *pack extra batteries. • MAP Reading (Region Specific) All of the above are known as the TRIANGLE of Navigation. If your ever lost, don't panic! Remain calm and practice S.T.O.P. -Sit -Think -Observe -Plan Water Treatment: • Boil water • Filter Water • Chemical Water Treatment Note: Cryptosporidium is not treated with Iodine. Chlorine Dioxide is a much better choice for a chemical water treatment versus Iodine. Mylar Blankets are a very poor choice for shelter: Instead use- Trash Bags (Thick Heavy Duty) Colored Royal Blue or Orange. They are tougher to tear and serve as a weather barrier. Avoid breathing into to trash bag as your breath carries moisture in it and will condensate. Mylar Blanket is good for signaling rather than for shelter. It's reflective and has a mirror sheen. Mylar has a tendency to puncture and tear. This is a big reason it makes a poor choice for shelter. A wool or fleece blanket will keep you warm. Fleece will hold heat even if wet. Tarps make great shelters: They pack easily, all you need is cordage. **Not tents, poles or steaks. Makes for lighter weight in load bearing. Tarps are more cost efficient as well. Match Storm Proof is the best match REI STORM PROOF MATCH Cigarette Lighters are air pressure sensitive. They get wet and don't work. Metal matches are preferred. Primitive Fire Crafting is a wonderful skill to have. I highly recommend you take a class on fire crafting at a local school such as Bell County Wilderness Survival Group or Northwest Survival School. www.meetup.com/bell-county-wilderness-survival-group/ (Killeen, Texas) Or www.northwestsurvivalschool.com (Spokane, Washington) Continued: Cotton Balls 100% cotton and Vaseline. Store in a plastic bag. Great fire starting aid. **Aluminum Foil is highly recommended for use with cotton balls and Vaseline. Fuel/Gasoline Fire Starting DANGEROUS!!! **Note: To safely start a fire with automobile fuel. Use the bottom of a pop can or dig a small hole in the ground. Then fill the bottom of the pop can or hole. This is safe to light. NEVER splash fuel or spill fuel then light it. That will get you severely burned. Signal Mirrors & Signal Fires (Visual Aids) • Spot Beacons (Personal Locator Beacons) Has a transmitter and receiver works off of a satellite. Great asset to communicate with people back home. Wild edibles: Research the region your headed in first. Know the five edible plants, berries and tree bark commonly found in the region your visiting. This preparedness practice will serve great dividends towards your survival. Traps & Snares • Spring Snare Trap • Dead Fall Traps These are the most commonly used primitive traps and easy to set once you learn correctly how they are made. Best to set along game trails or animal runs. Primitive Fishing/Hobo Fishing are great skills to develop as well. This knowledge will last a lifetime. Your only limited by your own imagination as with many things related to survival. Campsite Location Selecting: Avoid Ravines, Animal Game Trails to avoid become trampled on by deer or other animals. Avoid natural animal habitats such as snakes and other critters. Also avoid river and creek beds as they tend to be unpredictable and dangerous to shelter in for any length of time during rainy season. Written by Survivalist & Adventurer Daniel W. Shrigley CEO of SURVIVAL EXTREME CATALOG INC. Operator/Lead Instructor of BELL COUNTY WILDERNESS SURVIVAL GROUP Editor of Survival Trek Escape iMagazine Host of Survival Trek Escape (Talk) on www.Speaker.com Creator of SURVIVAL TREK ESCAPE PRE-Production Television Series www.SurvivaleXtreme.net Daniel W. Shrigley - Talk Show Interview21/4/2013 Television Interview (LIVE) On The Stan Watson Show - 23rd April 2013
Dan will be appear as a guest on The Stan Watson Show w/DeKalb County Commissioner for District 7 Stan Watson. On Tuesday April 23rd, 2013. The show airs live on Comcast TV Cable Channel 25 from 7:30pm - 8:30pm. The weekly public interest telecast offers an in-depth discussion on issues important to DeKalb County citizens. The show is designed to keep the community informed while offering the viewer a chance to call in and ask questions. Please advise your audience that they can join in to the show by calling 770-559-2999. Live telecast by 7pm. The program airs live from Comcast Studio A, at 3425 Malone Drive Chamblee, Georgia 30341. Interview by: Bea W Bliss Actress, TV Host Co-Host -The Stan Watson Show This method is actually the most practical for cooking in a pan or pot. You gain a central point of heat versus the old campfire and grill. Their are similar methods such as a fire stack. The log stack and the janga stack. All serve the same purpose by delivering the same outcome. You may also use a peg or stake post method, where the stakes are close enough to hold a post or pan on end, basically all the same method. Only limited by you creativeness you can achieve the end goal, to cook some grub! So next time your going camping try one of these ways of cooking and enjoy the method I prefer most. Plus you save wood this way.
Basic Survival Steps (Priorities)19/9/2012 Basic Priorieties of survival:
1.) Water is always a prioriety, you can only last three days without in extreme conditions. 2.) Shelter is your next prioriety, it protects you from the elements. Blocks sun, wind, sand, rain & snow. Can provide warmth or shade. 3.) Food, is last on the list in most cases. However situation dictates and the three priorieties are subject to change. Always remain calm, relax soak in your surroundings and think rescue. How can I assist search and rescue in locating me? Build rock symbols, use wood, signal smoke fires. Locate anything that can be used as noise makers. If available use bright colors or dark smoke. Remember the law of averages, water leads to civilization. Follow the current on streams, creeks and rivers. You chances are greatly improved by traveling the shore line down stream. Alway tell someone where your going, point it out on a map to them and mark it so they don't forget. Give them you arrival and departure schedule. Include all routes and check in often. Always bring rope, survival bracelet, pocket knife and a fire striker. Carry plenty of water you can never have enough. So either on your vehicle, waist or back never forget the basics and bring them with you. Following these simple preperations and prior planning ideas might just keep you alive and who ever went with you. (In the picture included in the small survival tip is my daughter Mariah Shrigley. She lives survivalism, camping, hiking and fishing. She is the youngest survivalist in my organization and can give most adults a run for their money with her survival skills.) SURVIVAL PREPARATION & PLANNING3/8/2012 Daniel W. Shrigley |
This article is endorsed by Daniel W. Shrigley. I found this posted on another site. I polished it up a bit, the message is straight and to the point. Enjoy! PREPPERATION & PLANNING = SURVIVAL ----------------------------------------------- Survival Training: • You’ve got your guns. • Your pantry is stocked full of food. • You’ve got so much gear, your bags are ready to explode. But are you really prepared to survive? Have you run through simulated scenarios? Have you tested your plans and looked for weak points? Do you know how to use every piece of gear in your bag and have you actually tested it? Gear is great, but when it comes to survival nothing can replace knowledge, and good old fashion practice. To be truly prepared, you need to start practicing your skills in a real world setting. Here are a couple ideas to get you started: Start hiking and backpacking. This will not only help you stay fit, which is an extremely important aspect of survival, but it will also prepare you both mentally and physically in case you have to bug out. Build a fire pit in your backyard. Building a fire pit in your backyard can help you in a number of ways. It’s a great spot to practice fire starting techniques. It’s a great place to practice primitive cooking techniques. They’re good to have in case you’re ever without power. Shoot, Shoot & then shoot some more. Whether it’s for hunting or self defense, if you own a firearm it’s your responsibility to train and practice with that weapon. How tragic would it be if after all of your preparation you found out the hard way that you don’t know how to use your gun? Think I’m being a little over dramatic? Think again! Every year thousands of gun owners are killed by a criminal because they never learned how to properly use their gun. From forgetting to take the safety off to not knowing how to shoot, there isn’t a day that goes by where you don’t hear about a tragedy that could have been prevented through training. Go hunting and fishing. Being able to provide for your family is not something that should be taken lightly. Even during the best of conditions there’s going to be times that you come up empty handed while hunting or fishing. To give yourself the best chance of survival, you need to learn how to hunt and fish. The more you practice these skills the easier it will be to find food during a survival situation. SURVIVAL BASIC SKILLS3/8/2012 Daniel W. Shrigley |
This article was posted on a site and it's very straight forward. Please enjoy and practice these skills before you find the need to use them in a real situation. ------------------------------------------------- WILDERNESS SURVIVAL SKILLS Survival Techniques: 5 Basic Survival Skills Within all survival techniques, there are 5 Outdoor Basic Survival Skills that everyone who ventures into the Outdoors should understand and be fully aware of their potential need and use. This is a just brief outline, not a full explanation of all the requirements and items required in each category. One of the most important elements to survival is between your ears, your brain. DO NOT PANIC, use your wits and practice all elements of the 5 basic survival skills before you may need to rely on them. Basic Survival Skill 1: FIRE Fire can purifywater, cook food, signal rescuers, provide warmth, light and comfort, help keep predators at a distance, and can be a most welcome friend and companion. As a survival technique, it is one that is essential. Each and every person who ventures into the Outdoors should have a minimum of two ways to start a fire with them, one on their person at all times and the other with their gear. A few small fires provides more heat than one large fire. Collect firewood you think you will need for the night and then collect the same amount again, experience shows you will need it. Conserve fuel by making a “star fire”; where the ends of large logs meet in the fire only, push inward as more fuel is needed. Make a reflector from your SPACE BLANKET on the back wall of a shelter to reflect heat of your survival fire to your back, sit between fire and back shelter wall. Basic Survival Skill 2: SHELTER SHELTER is the survival technique by which you protect your body from excess exposure from the sun, cold, wind, rain or snow. Anything that takes away or adds to your overall body temperature can be your enemy. Clothing is the first line of shelter protection, have the right clothes for the right environment. Always have a hat. Try and keep the layer closest to your body dry. Layers trap air and are warmer than one thick garment. Do not expend energy making a shelter if nature provides one. Practice building a quick lean-to shelter in case you can not find your campsite, do not wait until you need to make one. Use a SPACE BLANKET to prevent dampness or to insulate your shelter or to wrap yourself up in a sitting or squat position to concentrate your body core heat. Basic Survival Skill 3: SIGNALING SIGNALING is the survival technique of having the means and ability to alert any and all potential rescuers that you are in need of HELP. Fire, flashing light, bright color markers, flags, mirrors, whistles all will help you be found. Three fires in a triangular form are a recognized distress signal. Carefully bank your signal fires to prevent igniting surrounding area. Use regular signal mirrors only when you can see a plane, or people in the distance. Use EMERGENCY STROBE light at night to help attract attention from those that may be in the area. Make smoky fire with organic material over the fire during the day to attract attention. Lay out ground to air signal in open field, S.O.S. from rocks, logs or colored clothing, whatever will be seen against the background. Most search and rescue parties use aircraft as a primary method of sighting. Basic Survival Skill 4: FOOD/WATER FOOD/WATER are vital towards your survival. Ration your sweat not your water intake. Try to drink only in the cool of the evening. You can live up to three days without water. DO NOT eat plants you do not know. Never drink urine. Always assume that you will need extra food and water when you plan your trip. Pack energy bars and candy in your pockets at all time, just in case. If possible boil all water 10 minutes plus one minute for every 1000 feet above sea level. Strain water through your handkerchief to remove large particles. Try to drink only in the cool of the evening. Never wait until you are without water to collect it. Have some poly zip bags to collect and store water. Never eat any wild berries that you are not sure of what they are. You can catch rain water in your SPACE BLANKET by laying it out in a trench. Basic Survival Skill 5: FIRST AID FIRST AID as a survival technique is not just the basic medical needs, it is the primary way in which you act to survive. DO NOT PANIC, remain calm and do what you have to do to take care of YOU. STOP means Sit, Think, Observe, and Plan. It is the most intelligent thing you can do when you realize you are lost or stranded. The most important element is to keep your brain functioning rationally, this is basic first aid for survival. Analyze your needs before every trip, create a medical checklist and carry a small personal kit with you at all times. Most survival situations require only dressing for small cuts, bruises and personal medication needs, make sure you know what you have with you and how to use it. Do not over pack, pack what you feel you will need to carry with you at all times. Concentrate on being found, pack a picture of your family in with your gear to remind you of the reasons to remain calm and to survive. Prevent hypothermia by insulating yourself in a SPACE BLANKET. First published on Get Ready Industries. Article reprinted with permission. Archives
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