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Yes of course, I think I didn't describe what my idea is :)

I'll edit my thread ;)

Sorry mates!

Here in the Netherlands:

1. The northern part of our country is warmer than the southern part in the winter, because the wind usually crosses the North Sea and Waddenzee (also a sea :p) The water...

Right, and don't eat snow right away :D

I mean look for creeks or rivers to find out which way they flow. So you can follow them until you find some people.

Picture 32 :D

Hi,

I'm going to the Belgian Ardennes this summer for a week.

I want to take my standard equipment. Such as knife, flint, first aid kit, map and compass or just a GPS. A sleeping bag, a small...

- Any type of string or wire (dental floss, parachute cord, cords on my backpack).
- piece of hard plastic (for traps, fishing hooks, preparing food if it's sharpened)

That's stuff I find useful...

My name is Tim. I life in the Netherlands and I study at the University of Groningen (RUG).

I'm currently working on a website about wilderness survival.

I joined this forum because it has a...

Just like you said, depends on the situation. I prefer a flashlight, because it's more flexible in use. But a headlight can be very convenient when you have your hands full of course :D

I came across these myths recently. Are they really all myths?

Anyways, nice post :)

Probably Fiji, because it has more food and natural resources for shelters and fires to offer.

Paris probably won't survive for a few more weeks without food. Besides, you won't gain much energy by eating Paris, but that's just my opinion.

I never use ice trails, I'm just too afraid the ice might break. It's almost impossible to get to the surface again.

Instead, I usually walk on the banks if possible. Or if I have to, I walk on...

I've seen that episode of Man vs. Wild too. He killed a rabbit with an own-made throwing stick.

I never tried this technique but I think it's pretty effective if can get close enough.

Pond or lake water usually doesn't flow. The sun can easily warm still water and warm, not-moving water is a perfect breeding place for harmful bacteria (e.g. legionella).

Although this isn't very...

I couldn't tell the difference either

I'd use the multitool to cut down some trees or saplings. Then use them to build a shelter against the skidoo, just to spare some energy. Then start a fire and try to determine where you roughly are...

You could take bear mace, but I haven't used it before so I'm not sure about the effectiveness.

If you want a firearm. I recommend a 12 gauge shotgun or a Magnum. Magnum guns cause a lot of damage...

Yes you're right Hopeak. You can't learn to survive in the wilderness by learning all survival skills by heart. You need to practice them yourself.

Everyone does things in his own way, so you can...

I think you pretty much mastered the basics. About food, learn different ways to find food. Never rely on just one food source. Snares and traps need some practice and you need to know where to set...

Well, making fire with a bow drill is very hard indeed :)

Stroke longer, really until you see glowing or smoking coal. That's the hardest part. You're doing great, just practice that last part and...

I think Les Stroud is the better one, but I usually enjoy Man vs. Wild more. Bear Grylls is more sensational, a real TV personality.