Activity for J Bergen‭

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Answer	—	A: Where can I expect to find naturally occurring flint in the wild? No flint here. We do have many volcanic rocks that will spark. All I can say is walk the rivers, creeks, & such were water polish's stones. Hard rocks have a shine to them. Pick them up. Dry well & try them. You will soon learn what to look for in your area that sparks. (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to identify latitude & longitude with a compass? You need an up-to-date magnetic variation chart. Set the degrees to True North. This will give you your location to 200 miles. Magnetic North changes a little every year. Next you need to know where the sun rises true east or sets true west, and the variation there for that day. There are charts in... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: "Due to the sheep in the settlement the surrounding area has no mosquitoes" Keeping grass mowed short in the tropics greatly reduces mosquitoes. They can not take the sun, they are most active at dusk & daylight. They are weak flyers so do not travel far. Sheep graze grass low to the ground. Rabbits are better, they eat more like a goat (anything they can) and make the ... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is the minimum knowledge to navigate with only a compass? You need know the magnetic variation for the area you are in. This gives you 2 positions to triangle your position & were the sun rises at in the area you think you are in at that time of year. You now have 3 points to go on. Look up magnetic variation on line. Now you are in the area. Next you ... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Meeting an unknown snake on the trail; what is the best thing to do? You freeze. You look at the snake. Do not wave your arms or make sudden movement. If the snake don't move away from you. Look behind you & slowly back off. Do not stumble or fall. Find a safe way around the snake or retreat. Move slow! Never try to find out what type of snake! There are look a... (more)	—	over 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: How can I identify edible berries/fruit from poisonous? In the bush. You set very still at about 50 meter. Watch. Do the monkeys eat them? If so safe to eat. You can also walk up look & see if the monkeys have been into them. A good sign. (more)	—	almost 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to safely heat a enclosed tent with electricity If you have electric. I would advise a chicken coup heater. If knocked over they are made to not start fires. Made for more rugged outdoor use. Found in farm supplies. (more)	—	almost 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: What's a realistic distance to expect boys aged 11-17 to sea kayak in a single day? In a 3 meter racing narrow beam double outrigger. Most kids can hold there walking speed on long tips. In the bay. That is not pushing it. Kayaking is a wider boat but no outriggers. So figure 2 mpr. or a 15 mile trip. For the day. 2 in a boat add 1mph to that or 20 miles. That leaves time to shore ... (more)	—	almost 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: What are some usable sources of iron for producing iron tools in the wilderness? In truth Iron extracted from sand with a magnet. You loose 1/2 when you melt it down. But is near pure. Slow but sure. For small scale separation of sand from iron filings, See this article: How do you separate sand, salt and iron filings?. For larger scale separation of iron from black beach s... (more)	—	almost 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Large Tents and Traditional Campsites Any tent you use would need a fly over it for shade & rain, a screen window for vent, and a tarp on the ground under it. Where I live, in the tropics, we have a pop up vent in the center of our tents. You might look on line for them. Make sure any tents you use have good tight zippers on doors ... (more)	—	almost 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: If in a survival situation, how can one preserve a hide of an animal with a minimum amount of tools and skill? Remove hide. Scrape of all fat. Rub with animals brain, let set overnight. Cold smoke the hide over punk wood. { almost dry rotted wood} You need a cold smoke. This is what you call raw hide. Very stiff. pound with round rocks to soften. Chew with teeth next for extra soft. (more)	—	almost 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: In a survival situation, what can I use from a green coconut palm? First you need climb the tree to get them. You need notch the tree to climb it. Then you need a large knife to cut them free. Up in the tree they swing in a circle. You drop the green ones. Many will split open hitting the ground. Very hard to remove with out a large knife. They are soft. One slice ... (more)	—	almost 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to find natural sulfur sources? You can spot sulfur very easily. The rocks will have a yellow or white coating in the river or streams near deposits. These can be scraped off. Or it can be found in some caves. A volcanic mountain area helps. It's used often by natives in medical cures. I would suggest first you learn how to wet pan... (more)	—	almost 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: What safety equipment should I carry for sea-touring by kayak? Living near the Oro. Helmet, padded life jacket, knee & elbow pads, air splints for bone breaks, snake bite kit, spare paddle, repair kit for fixing rips in boat. cell phone,rope, & still 3 to 4 people die a year doing this. On the Oro. I prefer a bamboo raft for river travel myself. Long t... (more)	—	almost 8 years ago

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