surviving outside

amidst all the crazy stories of climbers, travelers and hikers getting lost in the northwest recently, i thought i'd post the rule of 3's. i found them helpful. maybe you will too.

rule of 3's:
3 minutes without air
3 hours without shelter
3 days without water
3 weeks without food

a few other tips i've heard recently as well:

* if you're stranded in your car, a candle in a tin can keep you warm overnight. (obviously you have to remember the candle)
* ration whatever food you have
* if ya need water, put snow in a container close to your body
* gps, gps, gps
* streams usually lead to civilization
* if there's a road, stay on it

survival tip: piss on your t-shirt to stay cool (no really)

i randomly happened on a new discovery channel tv series titled man vs. wild. bear grylls, a veteran of the british special forces who has climbed mount everst, spends an hour guiding viewers through some pretty hairy outdoor survival situations. during the first episode bear shows us how to manage a few days in the 120 degree moab, ut desert. we watch the guy climb up a slick rock chimney as well as create a bit of braincase air conditioning by wearing a piss-soaked t-shirt on this head - no joke. fridays 9p.m. et/pt.