ORIGINAL: iamyourhuckleberry
Preparation is the key to survival. I would not go into backcountry anywhere without first giving it considrable thought. Nor would I jump into it without the proper gear.I would definitely survive and more than likely thrive. Fishing line and hooks would be in my survival kitand well as snare wire. If I had neither of these, I'm sure there's plenty of vegitation to weave traps of various sorts. Chances are, if I didn't have a knife, I could knapp one from stone. Building shelter would not be an issue (mud, grass, and wood or mud, grass and stone). I could even start a fire without the matches. For me, the key would be to stay warm, dry and hydrated for 14 days. I could and would snack whenever possible.
Exactly!! I could survive in the wild longer than 14 days, but preparation would be key. I did a lot of crazy things when I was a kid. I'm talking about being dropped of in the river bottoms (No drivers License I was only 14-15) and staying for 3 days. Sleeping bag, knife, gun, lots of ammo, water, but no tent or food.
I look back at that and I can't believe my parents let me do it. I've spent more than one night laying on the ground in a sleeping bag huddled up to a campfire in below zero temps.
I guess they let me because I Loved the outdoors, or at least I hope that's why![8D]
Dan