Interactive Knowledge Capsule

Survival Rule of 3:

• 3 minutes without air
• 3 hours without shelter (extreme conditions)
• 3 days without water
• 3 weeks without food

Always tell someone your route and return time.

Types of Emergency Shelters:

1. Debris Hut: Lean branches against a horizontal pole, pile with leaves/vegetation for insulation.

2. Lean-To: Quick to build, provides windbreak. Add reflective fire wall for warmth.

3. Snow Cave: Excellent insulation. Ensure ventilation hole stays clear.

Pro tip: Make your shelter just big enough for your body - smaller = warmer.

Scenario: Lost in Forest

STOP Principle:

• Sit: Stay calm, drink water
• Think: Assess situation, last known location
• Observe: Resources, weather, terrain
• Plan: Shelter, water, signal fires

Most people found within 72 hours if they stay put.

Advanced Navigation Without Tools

Sun Navigation: Sun rises east, sets west. At noon, points south (N. Hemisphere). Stick shadow method: Mark shadow tip, wait 15min, mark new tip - line between marks points east-west.

Moon Navigation: Full moon rises east, sets west. Crescent moon: points to south if lit on left, north if lit on right (N. Hemisphere).

Star Navigation: Find Polaris (North Star) using Big Dipper. Southern Cross points south.

Mastery tip: Combine natural indicators - wind patterns, vegetation growth, snow melt patterns - to confirm direction.