Today, I have kind of a crafty tip for you although, it has it's origin in a more practical use. I do a lot of training with my local volunteer disaster group, being that I live in SoCal and we need to always be prepared in the event of an earthquake and we have lots of fires here. This tutorial from the book The Outdoor Survival Bible on how to make a stretcher with jackets is one you all might like to know about in case you either needed it for an emergency, or I bet it would work just to carry large stuff.
Click on this page from The Outdoor Survival Bible to enlarge and read how to make in improvised stretcher from two poles and some jackets.
More about the Chartwell book:
The Outdoor Survival Bible
by Rob Beattie
Whether you’re an accomplished adventurer or new to exploring
the wilderness, and whether you’re traveling alone or as part of a
group, The Outdoor Survival Bible will provide you with all the
essential support for your journey or expedition, whether on dry land or
at sea. Written with a contemporary, eco-friendly ethos, it contains
all of the techniques, diagrams, instructions, and advice needed to
ensure a safe, enjoyable experience in the great outdoors.
Illustrated throughout and packed with useful in-the-field advice,
The Outdoor Survival Bible contains
easy-to-follow techniques to deal with any emergency that might arise.
These are arranged using a clear, simple structure that makes it easy to
find the relevant information in an instant, and the lay-flat wire-o
binding is perfect for hands-free reading. The lightweight book can be
carried with hikers in their packs. Just as importantly, it also
contains tips and advice designed to keep you safe and out of trouble in
the first place.
Chapters on subjects like
Getting Ready, Getting Going can help travelers get prepared. Chapters
like Getting Hurt, Getting Shelter, and Getting Wet can help deal with
the unforseen dangers of outdoors. This makes an excellent gift book for
outdoor enthusiasts.
Rob Beattie is a professional writer and life-long camper and
angler. He has written numerous titles on a wide range of outdoor
activities, including: The Pocket Survival Guide, The Campsite Companion: All You Need to Know for Life in the Great Outdoors, The Boating Companion: All You Need to Know for Life on the Open Water, and The Fishing Handbook (published in the UK as 101 Golden Rules of Fishing).
All have been published internationally and translated into several
languages. He lives with his wife and children in the seaside city of
Brighton, England.
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