24 Hours in the Woods: Survival Challenge

TLDRJoin me as I spend 24 hours in the woods, using only five items to create a shelter, cook food, and survive. Sponsored by nordvpn.

Key insights

🏕️I successfully built a shelter using a wall blanket and natural materials.

🔥I started a fire using birch bark and cooked food using a Billy can.

💧I brought limited water with me, but it was enough for 24 hours.

🔪My only tool was a knife, which I used for various tasks.

🌿I foraged for polypore fungus and made tea from it.

Q&A

How did you stay warm in the shelter?

I used a wall blanket, which provided insulation and protected me from the rain.

What did you eat during the 24 hours?

I had military rations, including a lunch and breakfast meal.

Did you encounter any wildlife?

I didn't have any close encounters with wildlife, but I always stay cautious in the woods.

How did you start a fire without matches?

I used birch bark as tinder and a firesteel to create sparks.

What was the most challenging part of the survival challenge?

The limited resources and lack of tools made it challenging, but building the shelter was the most time-consuming task.

Timestamped Summary

00:01Introduction to the 24-hour survival challenge in the woods.

03:45Setting up the shelter using a wall blanket and natural materials.

12:59Gathering firewood and starting a fire using birch bark.

14:21Preparing polypore fungus for tea and discussing its uses.

17:32Cooking food using a Billy can and limited water supply.

23:15Reflecting on the challenges and accomplishments of the survival challenge.