The 10 Cs of Survival

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10 Cs of Survival

1. Cutting

2. Combustion 3. Cover 4. Cordage5. Container6. Cloth7. Compass8. Carry9. Combo tool10.Care

Logic behind the 10 Cs of Survival

• Simplifying the choices to carry into the wilderness.

• Chosen for specific environment and skill set.• Must have multiple uses and compliment

other items.• Hard to replicated in the wilderness• Multiples of the 10Cs should be carried.

Cutting Tool• Most important outdoor tool?

• Types - Knife- Machete - Axe- Saw

• Users - Cutting- Making

tools- Building

shelter- Skinning

game- Making

Traps-

Protection

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Combustion Tool - Fire• Essential to survival• Psychological and Physical benefits• Water Purification• Maintains core body temperature• Assist in hardening and making tools

• Types - Bic Lighter- Ferrocerium Rod- Flint & Steel- Magnifying Lens- Tinder - Cotton wool & Vaseline- Surefire

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Cover / Shelter

• Protection from elements, environment, maintain core body temperature, insects and animals.

• Can not survive more than 3 hours without shelter in extreme environments.

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Container

• Difficult to make in the wild.• Uses: Collecting, carrying, boiling, cooking, carrying

fire.• Types: Tin can, Steel drink bottles, Military mess kit.

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Cordage - Rope

• Multiuse in the wilderness: - Building shelter - Medical - Hunting - Trapping - Fishing - Repairing items - Making fire - Making carrying devices - Signaling device

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Cloth - Clothing• The Bodies first lines of defense against the elements from

hypothermia or hyperthermia. • Protects us from the cold by providing insulation.• Breathable so that body moisture can escape.• Protect us from are the sun, thorns, rocks and insects.

- Wool - Polypropylene- Cotton only in hot environments- Waterproof - Breathable

Carry / Cargo / Bag

• Carrying equipment

• Compact and efficient

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Compass - Navigation

• The difference between finding you way out or heading in the wrong direction.

• Magnetic Compass• Map• GPS system• Satellite phone• EPIRB device• Plan• Tell someone • Leave directions

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Combo Tool – Multi tool

• Jack of all trades

• Backup tool

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Care – Self Aid

• First Aid Kit personalised to individual and environment.

• Signaling Devices, EPIRB, Satellite phone, fire, mirror, whistle, orange colored clothing, emergency space blanket and Bivy bag.

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Conclusion

• Simplify survival equipment.• Importance between the 10C’s.• Create a system that works for the individual.• Adapted to suit the environment and skill set

of the individual.

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Thank you

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