Don't hurt me for digging out this old thread
IMO it's one of the most interesting threads for both, servicemen and civilians.
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Originally Posted by The Reaper
You are dropped uninjured into a remote forest environment wearing BDUs and boots. Your pockets are empty and you have no additional gear. You are non-tactical, i.e., no enemy is hunting you. It is in a Temperate climatic area, in the spring. Daytime highs are in the 70s, but at night it drops below 40. There is a natural water source of unknown potability nearby. No known shealter is available. If located, you may be rescued sooner than 60 days, but that may not happen. You are going to remain in the immediate area and not walk out for at least the next two months.
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Since this isn't supposed to be a prepared camping trip I'll focus on minimalism.
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Originally Posted by The Reaper
What are your essential tasks? What are the priorities?
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- Water: Find the nearby water source; cook some water and store it.
- Staying healthy: See No.1 plus... Collect lots of wood; light a fire; build a shelter; do personal hygiene at least once a day.
- Food: Build and set up traps; hunt animals; collect edible plants, berries, ...
- Rescue: Build static signals which can be seen from aircrafts
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Originally Posted by The Reaper
What are the Minimum tools and equipment you need to survive for 60 days in this environment?
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Needs-related examination
- Container (aluminium): Is essential.
- Knife: Is essential, too.
- Flint: Is essential, too. But it could be found in this environment.
- Antibiotics: The right antibiotic could become No.1 very fast in case of an infection.
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Originally Posted by The Reaper
... and let's see the least extensive list you feel you could survive with.
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IMO, when it comes to the crunch it would be possible to survive this scenario without any tools or equipment. But that would be an experience I'm not eager to make.
(Please excuse my bad english grammar.)