When stuck in the wild you definitely don't want to be “Naked and Afraid”. Check out this article to learn how to make your own clothes in a survival situation.
When you're lost in the wilderness, clothing is necessary as it protects you from injuries, bites, and harmful scratches.
But often things will get torn or rendered useless in some other way.
Continue reading to learn how to make your own clothing in a survival situation using only what the wilderness has to offer.
As humans, our eyes are one of our most valuable senses, so protecting them is essential.
Here are two ways to make sun/snow glasses in the wilderness.
The first method is to find some bark, slit eye holes into it, and tie it on.
Another option is to put some ash and or mud below your eyes.
Grass skirts are fairly easy to make and are a good way to protect you in tropical climates.
All you have to do is find some long lengths of grass or banana leaves. Make cordage out of grass and hang the leaves off it.
When traveling outdoors, it is advisable to wear shoes to protect yourself from stepping onto something that could injure you.
Making your own wilderness shoes isn’t really that hard with a little imagination. You could use bark, several layers of leaves, animal hide, etc.
Wilderness survival is all about making the most of what you have, and making your own clothing is no exception.
To learn more wilderness survival skills, check out 'Evasive Wilderness Survival Techniques'.
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Sam Fury is the creator and owner of the Survival Fitness Plan.
He has had a passion for martial arts and outdoor pursuits since he was a young boy growing up in Australia.
As a young adult he joined the military and studied outdoor leadership in college. After that, to further his skills, Sam started traveling to learn from the best in the world in various fields related to the Survival Fitness Plan including various martial arts in China, SE Asia and Brazil, Parkour in Singapore, Surf Life Saving in Australia, and others.
These days, he still enjoys learning new things, traveling and sharing what he has learned via the Survival Fitness Plan.
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