"I think we don't need the flint and steel. You can figure out how to start a fire yourselves and preserve the embers later. Pick one other item to take with you." After hearing the ten items Li Yinsheng listed, Coach Xu decided to put the other nine survival items, except for the flint and steel, into practical use.
There's no need to bring a flint and steel, because in wilderness survival training, you can solve this problem by utilizing the natural environment and your own skills.
While flint and steel are convenient, they are not indispensable. In this vast natural world, countless alternative methods of starting fire exist, such as friction-starting and fire-starting by friction.
"Then let's pick out a spool of fishing line to make fishing easier." Li Yinsheng pondered for a moment and agreed with Coach Xu's suggestion. She nodded, crossed the flint and steel off the list, and added a spool of fishing line.
Li Yinsheng thought to herself, fishing line can not only be used as a tool for fishing when hungry, but also as a tool for making traps or as a rope in emergencies. It is indeed a good choice that can be used for many purposes.
"Okay, let's settle on these ten survival supplies." Coach Xu also felt that choosing fishing line was more suitable, and he nodded in satisfaction.
"In addition, this is a simple blueprint I drew for building a shelter. Everyone should remember this structure when we find a suitable place to build the shelter."
Xiaobai, Jingge, and Yange, you three are the main force in building the shelter. Xiaobai, you are in charge of digging the foundation, and Jingge and Yange, you two are in charge of cutting down trees.
In addition, this goes beyond what you've done to build this temporary transitional shelter.
"Li Qin, you're in charge of fishing, and I'll be in charge of surveying the terrain and seeing if we can hunt any other wild game." Li Yinsheng said as she unfolded two hand-drawn plans, handing one to Yang Chaoyue and the other to Bai Jingting, Peng Yuyan, and Wu Jing. The plans clearly marked the various components of the shelter and the steps to build it.
"Remember, when building a shelter, the first thing to consider is the terrain. Avoid low-lying areas and places prone to water accumulation to prevent dampness and cold at night. The shelter built this time is a semi-underground structure, and the upper part is still built with mortise and tenon joints."
We can get the basic framework out first, leave the land empty, and then build it up gradually later.
"We aim to complete the construction of this shelter within ten days," Li Yinsheng said again, her gaze sweeping over everyone's faces.
Bai Jingting, Wu Jing, and the others nodded in agreement. They knew all too well the importance of a stable shelter in the wild for maintaining body temperature and avoiding wild animal attacks.
"Also, we still need to continue our regular physical training. In addition, Director Hong, could you please arrange a nutritionist for us to help us gain at least ten pounds in the next ten to twenty days?"
In "Man vs. Wild," gaining weight is not only to cope with potential food shortages and physical exertion, but also to maintain better survival skills and resistance under extreme conditions.
"Over the next few days, eat as much as you can and try to gain as much weight as possible. That way, even if food is scarce, you'll be able to hold out longer," Li Yinsheng continued.
“Okay, leave this to me. The nutritionist will be here tomorrow,” Hong Tao replied, his eyes sparkling with excitement for the challenge and unwavering belief in the team’s future.
He knew that every decision Li Yinsheng made was carefully considered, especially in this survival environment, where every bit of weight gain meant the possibility of wearing the mask for a few more days during the survival process.
However, Wu Jing, Peng Yuyan, Yang Chaoyue, Li Qin, and Bai Jingting were all fired up and eager to make a big splash.
"Finally, each of us six needs to specialize in a survival skill."
Even if you specialize in starting a fire, you must quickly find a way to start a fire, even when there are no usable tools and resources are extremely limited.
Coach Xu, could you arrange for an expert in this field to teach you the skills and methods of starting a fire?
Bai Jingting and I specialize in archery and hunting. Wild prey isn't just dead targets; Coach Xu will need to arrange a place for us to hunt live prey so we can improve our archery skills and level.
Li Qin and Jing Ge, you two specialize in fishing. You not only need to be familiar with various fishing techniques, types of fish, and their habits, but you also need to know how to set and repair gillnets.
Brother Yan, you specialize in setting traps, all kinds of traps for hunting small prey.
Each of us will become an indispensable part of the team, mastering our own expertise, but also maintaining a broad understanding of other survival skills.
In extreme environments, having an extra skill means having an extra chance of survival.
"Coach Xu, I hope you can arrange for these experts to guide us as soon as possible, and prepare the necessary training facilities and equipment. Time is of the essence, and we must seize every minute to improve ourselves." Li Yinsheng concluded.
Upon hearing this, Coach Xu's expression was serious and firm: "Don't worry, I will start preparing immediately."
“Furthermore,” Li Yinsheng changed the subject, looking at everyone, “besides professional skills, we also need to strengthen teamwork. In the wild, any mistake in an operation could endanger the safety of the entire team. Therefore, we need to conduct regular simulations to improve our coordination and ability to deal with emergencies.”
Bai Jingting nodded in agreement: "That's right, the power of a team is boundless. We should do more role-playing in training to simulate various possible difficulties, so that we can truly be prepared and remain calm in the face of danger."
Li Qin and Wu Jing exchanged a glance, their eyes sparkling with eagerness: "We will also go all out in fishing, striving not only to be skilled ourselves, but also to provide food for the team at crucial moments."
Finally, the group discussed how to build a shelter.
As the discussion deepened, the team atmosphere became closer and more united. Looking at her teammates, Li Yinsheng felt a surge of confidence and hope. She knew that as long as they worked together, nothing could stop them from moving forward.
In the days that followed, Li Yinsheng and the other five learned specialized skills.
Each of them seemed to have been given a new mission, immersing themselves in the ocean of knowledge every day, greedily absorbing the essence of their respective fields.
Combining theory with practice, Li Yinsheng and his six companions not only left behind dense notes in their notebooks, but also left their diligent figures in various corners such as the training ground and the field.
With the nutritionist's careful planning, their diets became more varied and diverse, ensuring both nutritional balance and meeting their weight gain needs. Over the next ten days, all six of them gained at least ten pounds.
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