# Skills for survival in the wild without equipment In the absence of any equipment, the following field survival skills will be very important： ## Find shelter -Use natural terrain such as rock depressions, fallen trees or dense bushes -Build a simple shelter: use branches to build a frame, covering leaves, pine needles or grass -Give priority to locations to leeward and away from flood risks ## Find a water source -Look for streams and rivers (water sources can usually be found down the slope) -Collect morning dew: collect with large leaves -Use plants to store water: bamboo, cacti, etc. -Purify water as much as possible: simple filtration (with clothing, sand, charcoal) and boiling ##Get food - Identify edible plants: berries, nuts, fruits, young leaves -Capture small animals: simple traps (made of branches) -Fishing: harpoon (sharpened with hardwood) -Collecting insects: rich in protein and easy to obtain ## How to make a fire -Drilling wood for fire: hardwood drilling cork - Concave surface reflects sunlight, focuses on ignition - Use stones to strike to generate sparks ## Azimuth identification -The sun: the law of rising and setting from east to west -Astrology: Polaris points to the north -Natural instructions: such as moss, it usually grows on the sunny side of the tree. Remember: maintaining a calm and positive attitude is the most important survival tool.