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Use a Compass

Almost all of us carry instantly updated maps and GPS systems in our pockets these days in our phones, reducing the threat of being lost to almost nil.

But what would happen if you didn't have your phone, or the battery died, or your Tom-Tom took a swim? What if you just don't get any signal where you are?

Lets look at the old fashioned, never-fail navigation tool: the humble compass.

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We humans can go several weeks without food, but think about it...how well will you function? Have you ever tried fasting for a full day? Two days? Try it.

Headaches, loss of energy, confusion, and lack of focus can all happen within 12 hours of your last meal.

How long can your kids go without eating? Ours can go a whopping 12 minutes...

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There are some fundamental survival skills everyone should know how to do but which many of us have never tried or even cared about. Do you know how to:

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