Survival guides

Plain, practical guides for when things go wrong. Every page lists its public sources. The same guides are built into the Dark Fault app, so they work with no signal at all.

Survival prioritiesWhen things go wrong, deal with what kills fastest first.Water: finding, filtering and purifyingUntreated water can carry bacteria, viruses and parasites.Growing foodA garden will not feed you this week, but it can feed you this season.FireFire gives warmth, boils water, cooks food, dries clothes and signals for help.Shelter and body temperatureCold, wet and wind kill more people outdoors than hunger.First aid basicsCall for help.Navigation without signalPhones lose signal and batteries.Signalling for helpSearchers look for anything that does not belong in nature: straight lines, bright colours, flashes, smoke and sound.Go-bag checklistA go-bag is what you grab when you have five minutes to leave.Vehicle emergenciesYour vehicle is a shelter, a radio base and a heater.

Radio guides are in the Radio section.

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