Quote Originally Posted by Elessar View Post
I am forest, river, mountain, and beach experienced...plus the water survival. I might have trouble in a swamp or desert
unless I remember what I read in a Field Manual - Survival, Evasion, and Escape - issued by the DOD in the 60's!
BSA learning over the years is helpful as well.

Did you ever see a series of books called "Woodsmoke"? They are simple, enlightening, and interesting.
Nah, but I'm sure I could add lib. I CAN read a compass. The desert is not as hard as you think.

1. know where you are. If you knw where you are you and where to go, you either head for out or water.

2. Travel at night and find shelter from the sun during the day.

3. No matter how hot you think it is, keep your cammies on. They fill with sweat and sweat cools you off and the cammies protect you from the sun.

4. Follow beside animal trails. They will lead you to water.

5. NO FIRES. You can see a fire 20 miles away in the desert. And you don't know who is seeing it. Besides, if you got THAT much water to waste to get a shave and cook your MRE's you ain't in trouble.