http://info5000.com//OUTDOOR-SURVIVAL-SKILLS/index.html A shelter is crucial to your survival if you are stuck or stranded in the wilderness. Sometimes, you don't have the necessary tools and supplies, to build an adequate shelter, available to you. 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It is possible to learn how to use a compass alone for survival. http://info5000.com/OUTDOOR-SURVIVAL-SKILLS/how-to-use-a-compass-for-survival.html info5000.com@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:20:43 PDT Outdoor survival is possible for weeks, without food, as long as you have clean, healthy water to drink, but knowing what to eat could certainly be helpful along the way. There are numerous edible plants in the wild. Learn how to identify these edible plants to ensure safety. Discovering the value of edible plants for nutrition is also a good idea. http://info5000.com/OUTDOOR-SURVIVAL-SKILLS/know-what-edible-plants-are-safe-for-outdoor-survival.html info5000.com@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Thu, 2 Sep 2010 14:20:43 PDT It is important to find something to eat if you find yourself in an outdoor survival emergency situation. Edible plants may be a great option for you to get some nourishment. 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