A fantasy takes over. There you are, stranded in the woods. You’re cuddled up next to a fire with a wildly sexy man by your side, holding hands. Suddenly, a loud cracking noise distracts you. Your man jumps in front of you, two steps ahead of the life-threatening danger. He rips open a bag and grabs a gadget that looks like simple hairspray. You cower behind him, exposed and afraid.
And then you see it. There stands an angry bear -- huffing, ears pinned back, fur bristled up on end. Next to her stand two innocent, wide eyed cubs. Your man pulls out the hair spray (which is really bear spray), protecting you from the danger that has become a reality. And with that, mama bear subsides. You are safe. Your man at your side. Thank goodness.
But what would happen if you really got stranded in the woods-without the sexy man? Would you truly survive?
Following are 11 tips you need to know in case this or any other dangers arise in the woods.
1. Carry a knife.
All kidding aside, knives are useful for more than just cooking. In fact, carrying a knife in the woods just might save your life.
“A knife is one of the most useful tools you can have in the wilderness,” says Ralph Dobson, an Eagle Scout, Marine and wilderness enthusiast. ”It’s your trusty companion in the woods. You've got to have it -- no matter what.”