29. Keep Rope On Hand

Rope is useful for making shelter, hunting, and a number of other things. If you don’t have rope in your pack, you can make rope by braiding together the soft ribbonlike material found under willow bark.

30. Learn Survival Fishing

If you’re near a water source, fishing is the most convenient way to find food. Because fish swim toward the wind, you will catch more fish if you cast your bait into the wind while fishing. This will ensure the bait lands in front of the fish rather than behind.

31. Invest In A Good Backpack

Tactical packs are made of durable, weather-resistant material that will protect your supplies and keep them well organized. Organizing your bag is important so that you’ll be able to find what you need quickly. Good tactical backpacks are lightweight, which will save energy.

32. Use Your Watch To Navigate

If you don’t have a compass, you can use a watch to navigate. Point the hour hand at the sun and draw two imaginary lines between it and the 12 o’clock point. This will create an angle, and then draw an imaginary straight line bisecting the angle. Because the sun moves from east to west, the line pointing away from the sun is the north.

33. Keep Your Cell Phone

Even if you don’t have a signal, your cell phone can be useful for survival. In a pinch, you can start a fire with your cell phone battery. Look for survival apps you can use offline.

34. Use A Poncho

Carry several extra ponchos in your pack. Use them not only to cover yourself in the rain, but to collect rain water, to protect your shelter from rain, or as a barrier between the ground and your bed. Stuff them with leaves for added insulation, like a makeshift mattress.

35. The Universal Wave

In addition to light or smoke signals, you should learn the universal wave to communicate with rescuers. Stand upright and hold your arms in the shape of a “Y” to get their attention as they fly overhead.