Kiwis bush shelter information (key things to know)

What is the S.T.O.P acronym for survival:

STOP, THINK, OBSERVE, PLAN

STOP, TAKE A BREATH, OBSERVE, PLAN

STOP, THINK, OBSERVE, PATIENT

Finding freshwater:

Try to find water in a stream that has been under sunlight ( sun helps kill bacteria )

When you find water boil to make it safe to drink ( boiling it helps it get clean )

You can survive 3 days without water, in that case always bring a drink bottle with you

Shelter:

Don't make your shelter a mansion just make it sturdy to block out wind and rain.

Make your shelter on flat land and not close to the water

To create a bed get leaves and put them under your shelter to make it warm and comfy

Fire:

Build it on a dry surface and where the wind can't hit it

Use tinder, kindling and dry logs to create a fire

Make you fire small so that it uses minimum fule

Basic first aid:

Bandages, tweezers, creams, scissors, Benadryl ( etc )

Always carry a first aid kit no matter where and you are going

To prevent anyone from getting hurt don't run and wear protective gear ( if on bike etc )

Signaling for help:

If you have a flashlight flash it three times

If the is a helicopter flying above you get a mirror and reflect it to the helicopter

Shout really loud or create a fire