Adventure Outdoors Magazine Fall 2017 | Page 83

survival y t e f a S and Preparing for the Worst When it comes to sticky situations, or times where we find ourselves in a predicament, we often use critical thinking skills to find a solution. Whether we’re trying to change a flat tire, or trying to survive a natural disaster, it is expected for us to become frustrated, and even a little panicky. The best thing we can do is prepare ourselves for the worst, so when problems arise, we can handle them with ease, and if (knock on wood) the worst ever does rear its ugly head, we know how to handle that, too. Take this advice, study it, and apply it daily. It will not only help you prepare for the worst, but it will also steer you away from bad advice that is often given out by inexperi- enced people. It is often said, “you never really know what you’ll do until you’re put in that situation.” While this is true, it is never a bad idea to prepare for multiple scenarios. Practice makes perfect, but in this case, we hope you never have to deal with anything more than a simulation.