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| Type | On... | Excerpt | Status | Date |
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| Edit | Post #41365 | Initial revision | — | about 4 years ago |
| Edit | Post #39722 | Initial revision | — | about 4 years ago |
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How to estimate the depth of a pool of water from a distance above? In a few episodes of "Man vs. Wild", survival expert Bear Grylls was seen jumping off a cliff into a pool of water below. He made some rough estimation of the depth of the pool before making the decision to jump. I am puzzled as to how he managed to do it with just quick visual observation. Any wrong... (more) |
— | over 10 years ago |
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How to create campfire which will burn overnight? I watched a documentary "Man vs Wild" which showed the TV presenter Bear Grylls collecting wood and starting a fire. He somehow always manages to keep his campfire burning until dawn. How does one know how much wood to collect such that it is adequate to last throughout the night? Is there a certain ... (more) |
— | about 11 years ago |
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How to estimate current speed and direction while swimming at sea? In an episode in the tv series "I shouldn't be alive", crew members of a yacht racing team got caught in a violent storm and found themselves stranded in the Gulf of Mexico after their boat capsized. Drifting for two three days, they spotted an oil rig in a distance and decided to swim towards it. Ho... (more) |
— | over 11 years ago |
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How to estimate distance in sea While kayaking or swimming out in the open waters, it is quite important to be able to judge distances accurately before attempting to get from one point to another, such as from island to island. Without a map, a GPS and a good geographical knowledge of the area, it can be quite a daunting aspect. ... (more) |
— | over 11 years ago |
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How to maximise the chances of survival when stranded in open sea? I read with interest about news of a scuba diver being stranded in the open sea when the diving operator failed to account for all members of a group. Mishaps like this and accidents such as boat capsizes or plane crashes do happen from time to time. What are the important techniques to acquire to en... (more) |
— | over 11 years ago |