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Survival for Outdoor Professionals

The elements necessary for survival in extreme environments are much the same for survival in a conventional one. Without water, shelter and food, death is imminent. However, one essential difference separates the two. In conventional environments the resources are plenty and quite accessible. In extreme environments, resources are harder to find and are more difficult to exploit. Following are suggestions and strategies to survive in the desert, in the arctic, in the tropics and at sea. These suggestions primarily focus on the location and exploitation of the resources necessary for survival. Outdoor professionals will find this information particularly useful. Although some of these suggestions seem like common sense, others will deliver knowledge that is more esoteric. For those with an adventurous spirit, these suggestions will be useful in planning trips to extreme environments.

The desert can be a dangerous place because of the its "low amount of precipitation and high rate of evaporation." To survive in the desert, outdoor professionals must give considerable thought to the arrangement of their priorities. These priorities, determined by order of importance are: water, fire, shelter and food. In the desert, one can survive for only one and a half days without water. Thus, carrying a supply of water is necessary for survival. Fire is not only used for warmth but is also used for "signaling, purifying water or cooking." Shelter is highly significant because without it, one lacks protection from the sun, dust and wind. Food is last on the list and must be considered carefully. Because water is needed in the digestion of food, sometimes fasting is a more prudent option. In addition, one can survive for up to three weeks without food. The other danger related to the consumption of food is the occurrence of diarrhea and vomiting which leads to dehydration. Nevertheless, although a ready supply of food is le...

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