Using the stars in Direction Finding: The stars stay in the same relation to one another. Thier passage over the horizon starts 4 minutes earlier each night – a 2 hour difference over a mouth.
In the northern hemisphere groups of stars remain visible throughout the night, wheeling round the only star that does not seem to move.
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Surviving a Thunderstorm
To survive from a thunderstorm, do not take cover under the tree's or any other wooden structure. If struck by lightning, they will effectively explode and you will be trapped under a fiery tree of death. On top of that, you will probably have quite a few big splinters.
To survive from a thunderstorm, do not take cover under the tree's or any other wooden structure. If struck by lightning, they will effectively explode and you will be trapped under a fiery tree of death. On top of that, you will probably have quite a few big splinters.
SAS 069 - Fishing
When you can see fish but they are not taking bait, tie several hooks to a pole an lower it into water. Suspend a bright object 20cm above the pole, and when fish go to inspect it, pull hooks up sharply to catch them.
When you can see fish but they are not taking bait, tie several hooks to a pole an lower it into water. Suspend a bright object 20cm above the pole, and when fish go to inspect it, pull hooks up sharply to catch them.
SAS 020 - Swimming & Food
When fishing or swimming stay within your depth and watch for large waves which can knock you off your feet. If caught in undertow of a large wave, push off thebottom and swim to the surface.
When fishing or swimming stay within your depth and watch for large waves which can knock you off your feet. If caught in undertow of a large wave, push off thebottom and swim to the surface.
SAS 081 - Fire
Tinder is any material that takes only a spar to ignite. Birch bark, dried grasses, wood shavings, bird down, waxed paper, cotton fluff, fir cones, pine needles, powdered dried fungi, scorched or charred cotton arc excellent tinder, as in the fine dust produced by wood burrowing insects and the inside of bird's nests.
Tinder is any material that takes only a spar to ignite. Birch bark, dried grasses, wood shavings, bird down, waxed paper, cotton fluff, fir cones, pine needles, powdered dried fungi, scorched or charred cotton arc excellent tinder, as in the fine dust produced by wood burrowing insects and the inside of bird's nests.
SAS 087 - Fire
Cooking in clay: This requires o utensils. Wrap food in a ball of clay and place in the embers. Heat radiates through the clay, which protects against food scorching. Animals must be cleaned and gutted first but need to be otherwise prepared.
Cooking in clay: This requires o utensils. Wrap food in a ball of clay and place in the embers. Heat radiates through the clay, which protects against food scorching. Animals must be cleaned and gutted first but need to be otherwise prepared.
SAS 121 - Moving on Water
Crossing with Ropes: You need a loop of rope three times as long as the width of the stream and at least three people in the party- the fittest person crosses while two control the rope to keep it out of the water as much as possible, and stand by to haul the crosser to safety if difficulties are encountered.
Crossing with Ropes: You need a loop of rope three times as long as the width of the stream and at least three people in the party- the fittest person crosses while two control the rope to keep it out of the water as much as possible, and stand by to haul the crosser to safety if difficulties are encountered.
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 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 064 - Handling the Kill
During the hunting process, Waste Nothing, make use of parts you cannot eat. Set about preparing the kill in four stages that is: Bleeding, Skinning, Gutting and Jointing.
During the hunting process, Waste Nothing, make use of parts you cannot eat. Set about preparing the kill in four stages that is: Bleeding, Skinning, Gutting and Jointing.
Finding South
If you are in the southern hemisphere, you would point 12 o clock at the sun but still split the difference between 12 and the hour hand for north. Also, if you practice daylight saving time, you should subtact one hour from the hour hand.
If you are in the southern hemisphere, you would point 12 o clock at the sun but still split the difference between 12 and the hour hand for north. Also, if you practice daylight saving time, you should subtact one hour from the hour hand.
SAS 032 - Edible Plants
Many herbs grow wild. Most can be dried, but not in direct sunlight.
Many herbs grow wild. Most can be dried, but not in direct sunlight.
SAS 085 - Fire
Firelighting with Chemicals: The mixture containing Potassium Chlorate and sugar, Potassium permanganate and sugar and sodum chlorate and sugar are the perfect mixtures for the Camp Craft.
Firelighting with Chemicals: The mixture containing Potassium Chlorate and sugar, Potassium permanganate and sugar and sodum chlorate and sugar are the perfect mixtures for the Camp Craft.
SAS 106 - Knots
Fishing Knot: Turl hitch. Drench gut. String through eye of catch. Make Overhand circle and pass a bight through it to shape a straightforward slip hitch. Pass catch through slip hitch and draw tight adjust shank.
Fishing Knot: Turl hitch. Drench gut. String through eye of catch. Make Overhand circle and pass a bight through it to shape a straightforward slip hitch. Pass catch through slip hitch and draw tight adjust shank.
SAS 143 - First Aid, CPR & Bleeding
Arterial bleeding: Speed is vital in stopping blood spurting from an artery. Compress the artery at pressure points where it runs ear the surface over a bone. Watch the wound: if blood flow does not lessen, move your fingers until it does.
Arterial bleeding: Speed is vital in stopping blood spurting from an artery. Compress the artery at pressure points where it runs ear the surface over a bone. Watch the wound: if blood flow does not lessen, move your fingers until it does.
PS Emergency Preparedness Checklist (3)
Get ready amaze arrangements prepared that incorporates Normal Exit track, Emergency passageway tracks, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detectors, Disaster supplies assortment, Doors, Collapsible Ladder and all crisis things in the Floor arrangements.
Get ready amaze arrangements prepared that incorporates Normal Exit track, Emergency passageway tracks, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detectors, Disaster supplies assortment, Doors, Collapsible Ladder and all crisis things in the Floor arrangements.
SAS 184 - Disaster Strategy & Vehicles
Transport has an important role to play in disaster strategy. Make sure you know how to get the best use out of your vehicle in any situation. If you are trapped in a blizzard, stay in the car. If you are on a regular traffic route you will probably soon be rescued. Going for help could be too risky.
Transport has an important role to play in disaster strategy. Make sure you know how to get the best use out of your vehicle in any situation. If you are trapped in a blizzard, stay in the car. If you are on a regular traffic route you will probably soon be rescued. Going for help could be too risky.
Fallout Shelter (2)
Around an atomic eruption, matter vaporized in the coming about fireball is laid open to neutrons from the outburst, osmoses them, and ends up being radioactive. When this material gathers in the downpour, it shapes clean and light sandy materials that takes after ground pumice. The aftermath emanates alpha and beta particles, and in addition gamma flashes.
Around an atomic eruption, matter vaporized in the coming about fireball is laid open to neutrons from the outburst, osmoses them, and ends up being radioactive. When this material gathers in the downpour, it shapes clean and light sandy materials that takes after ground pumice. The aftermath emanates alpha and beta particles, and in addition gamma flashes.
PS Family Supply Kit (4)
First of all, find out which disaster are most likely to happen in your community. Ask how you would be warned. Find out how to prepare for each. Meet with the family ad discuss the type of disasters that could happen.
First of all, find out which disaster are most likely to happen in your community. Ask how you would be warned. Find out how to prepare for each. Meet with the family ad discuss the type of disasters that could happen.
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