Military Guide: Wilderness and Combat Survival Tips

Wilderness is often as merciless as combat. Victory is subjective, survival is not. The military has strict rules about putting survival first in non-combat situations. Here a few tips and tricks chose from the best self-defense techniques.

Sturdy Boots and their maintenance

The best and most important tool for wilderness survival is a good pair of boots. Even for everyday comfort, good shoes make all the difference. Selecting sturdy, serviceable boots that look nice and don’t cost a fortune is a difficult task but well worth it. One must maintain footwear by airing it out, polishing it and waterproofing it. Foot powder is crucial to avoid fungal and bacterial diseases as well as bad odor.

Basic self-defense techniques

Everyone should know a few basic self-defense and fistfight moves if only to survive an impromptu fight. These moves are useful not only against human opponents but also glass barriers, wildlife, burning tent or wood, and non-responsive vehicles. A properly taught self-defense maneuver will have maximum impact with minimal force applied.

Run

Building stamina and cardiac activity for a long run across different terrains is a valuable skill. One never knows when danger presents itself. Sometimes, evasion is the better part of valor, especially if the danger is a flood, a rapidly spreading wildfire, or a hungry wild animal in pursuit. All these scenarios are quite probable in the wilderness.

How to pack the right gear

Pack less stuff to move quickly. Even the most accomplished runners cannot cover much ground while hauling heavy luggage. Pack only the essentials and medically important gear when going into the wilderness. You can survive easily with less stuff to care for. Additionally, backups for gear like Knives, fire starters, Paracord, insulated clothing, and canned food are extremely pertinent.

Identify and secure a source of water

The first step to survive in any environment, not just wilderness, is to secure a reliable source of fresh water. This should be kept in mind even if you are apartment hunting. A source of water can make survival less of a chore.

Secure shelter and a source of heat

In the wilderness, choose your shelter site wisely. It should be on high ground with plenty of natural shielding in case of rain or hail. A fire may be your only source of warmth. Therefore, it should be a top priority as well.

Make the most of your time in the wilderness with these survival tips and avoid any unnecessary injury or danger. Make sure to pick the right gear for yourself as well on SwordsSwords. We have a 68% Veteran’s Day discount for you. Make the most of it!