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Forget couch potato city dwellers and home comforts. Ray Mears is in his element as he explores some of the most inhospitable places. Ray shares his tips and tells you all you need to know to survive in the great outdoors.
Ray Mears: Who are you?
Ray Mears grew up on the North Downs and took great interest in the forest, tracking foxes and learning about the flora and fauna. Since, travelling around the world has enabled him to experience hunting and tracking as well as learning the traditions associated with the skills. He is also an expert in botanical science.
Not just a pretty face
'The Real Heroes of Telemark' tells the story of a World War II operation carried out by a few men with amazing survival skills. The small squad was parachuted into Norway, on a glacier, with basic equipment. They had for mission to prevent the Nazis from building an atomic bomb. This book recounts the sixty-year-old true story of these special heroes.
Top Tips
· The number one survival priority is shelter. Before you do anything else, a base or camp must be established. You can weave a shelter from branches and cover them with flora. Or put your tent up!
· Water! Humans can only survive a couple of days without water so make sure you source your supply ASAP. Water should always be boiled to kill bacteria and if possible, treated with disinfectant. If desperate, you can always distil your urine...
· Get that fire roaring! Without fire you'll have no clean water, warmth or means to roast that fish you've spent hours catching. Try and create some friction to release a spark over some tinder.
· The last survival priority is food. Humans can last for weeks without a morsel passing the lips. Read up on trapping, fishing and hunting techniques before you head out - or else its nettle soup for you!
· It's best to travel light but always pack a knife, first aid supplies, compass, pen, water, whistle, matches or lighter and kerosine if you plan on cooking.
· Don't go solo! It helps morale to be surrounded if you are out in the wild.
· Bring cash and credit cards just in case you change your mind and check into the closest B+B!
· Let the wildlife be. Hopefully they will leave you to it too.
· Wear a cap or headscarf to avoid sunstroke and wear plenty factor 30.
School of Wilderness Bushcraft
Ray started the School of Wilderness Bushcraft in 1983. He teaches survival skills here and Bushcraft. Instead of teaching specifics, Ray prefers to teach being practical and resourceful. It's about being able to survive and seeing solutions rather than learning tips one by one. Ray believes in the 'art of the possible'.
You can catch Ray Mears on UKTV People
Ray Mears grew up on the North Downs and took great interest in the forest, tracking foxes and learning about the flora and fauna. Since, travelling around the world has enabled him to experience hunting and tracking as well as learning the traditions associated with the skills. He is also an expert in botanical science.
Not just a pretty face
'The Real Heroes of Telemark' tells the story of a World War II operation carried out by a few men with amazing survival skills. The small squad was parachuted into Norway, on a glacier, with basic equipment. They had for mission to prevent the Nazis from building an atomic bomb. This book recounts the sixty-year-old true story of these special heroes.
Top Tips
· The number one survival priority is shelter. Before you do anything else, a base or camp must be established. You can weave a shelter from branches and cover them with flora. Or put your tent up!
· Water! Humans can only survive a couple of days without water so make sure you source your supply ASAP. Water should always be boiled to kill bacteria and if possible, treated with disinfectant. If desperate, you can always distil your urine...
· Get that fire roaring! Without fire you'll have no clean water, warmth or means to roast that fish you've spent hours catching. Try and create some friction to release a spark over some tinder.
· The last survival priority is food. Humans can last for weeks without a morsel passing the lips. Read up on trapping, fishing and hunting techniques before you head out - or else its nettle soup for you!
· It's best to travel light but always pack a knife, first aid supplies, compass, pen, water, whistle, matches or lighter and kerosine if you plan on cooking.
· Don't go solo! It helps morale to be surrounded if you are out in the wild.
· Bring cash and credit cards just in case you change your mind and check into the closest B+B!
· Let the wildlife be. Hopefully they will leave you to it too.
· Wear a cap or headscarf to avoid sunstroke and wear plenty factor 30.
School of Wilderness Bushcraft
Ray started the School of Wilderness Bushcraft in 1983. He teaches survival skills here and Bushcraft. Instead of teaching specifics, Ray prefers to teach being practical and resourceful. It's about being able to survive and seeing solutions rather than learning tips one by one. Ray believes in the 'art of the possible'.
You can catch Ray Mears on UKTV People
When is it on?
- Ray Mears' Bushcraft is next on at 10.00am on Sunday 7th September on Dave
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