As of yesterday evening, I am booked onto a week long survival course, taking place I believe somewhere in Dartmoor- next week. By all accounts it is fairly tough- you have only the clothes you turn up in (max three layers), and you can't take any food, lighters etc etc. I believe you are allowed a bivvy bag, but not a sleeping bag, or a basha. You have to catch and forage if you are going to eat at all over the week. I believe they provide you with some kit, including a SAK and possibly some snare wires. I think the terrain will be pine woodland, probably with ready access to moorland (from a quick map recce of likely spots in Dartmoor!).
So my question is basically: How can I make myself most comfortable for the week?
I'm particularly interested in what food I am likely to be able to get- I assume rabbits if I am lucky with the snares, possibly squirrels.
In terms of plants, i would have thought Id be a bit limited at this time of year- possibly thistle roots?
Natural cordage- fine roots?
Many thanks! (and Ill report back if I survive!)
So my question is basically: How can I make myself most comfortable for the week?
I'm particularly interested in what food I am likely to be able to get- I assume rabbits if I am lucky with the snares, possibly squirrels.
In terms of plants, i would have thought Id be a bit limited at this time of year- possibly thistle roots?
Natural cordage- fine roots?
Many thanks! (and Ill report back if I survive!)