Quest: Basic survival skills

Here is a list of basic survival skills categorized by fire, water, shelter, and food:

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Fire

1. Starting a Fire: Learn multiple methods of fire-starting (e.g., matches, lighter, flint and steel, friction-based techniques like a bow drill).
2. Fire Building: Know how to build a fire structure, such as a teepee, log cabin, or lean-to style, for different purposes (heat, cooking, signaling).
3. Fire Maintenance: Understand how to keep a fire burning consistently by feeding it appropriately and shielding it from wind or rain.
4. Fire Safety: Learn to clear the area around a fire to prevent wildfires and extinguish a fire properly with water or soil.
5. Signaling with Fire: Use smoke during the day and flames at night to signal for help.

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Water

1. Finding Water: Locate natural water sources such as rivers, streams, lakes, or dew from plants.
2. Purifying Water: Know how to purify water using boiling, filtering, chemical tablets, or UV sterilizers.
3. Collecting Water: Learn to collect rainwater or create a solar still for condensation-based water gathering.
4. Judging Water Safety: Avoid stagnant water or sources near contaminants like dead animals or waste.

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Shelter

1. Building a Shelter: Learn to construct basic shelters such as lean-tos, debris huts, or A-frame shelters from natural materials.
2. Using Tarps or Survival Blankets: Practice creating quick shelters with tarps or emergency blankets.
3. Insulating the Shelter: Use leaves, moss, or other insulating materials to keep warm and dry.
4. Site Selection: Choose safe locations for shelter (avoid low areas prone to flooding, under dead trees, or too close to animal paths).

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Food

1. Foraging: Identify safe, edible plants, berries, nuts, and roots in the wild.
2. Hunting and Trapping: Learn basic techniques for setting traps and catching small animals or fish.
3. Preparing Food: Know how to safely clean and cook wild food to avoid illness.
4. Preserving Food: Understand basic preservation methods like drying or smoking meat if resources are plentiful.
5. Avoiding Poisonous Foods: Be familiar with poisonous plants and animals in your region.

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Mastering these skills requires practice and familiarity with your local environment. Start by practicing one skill at a time in a controlled setting before attempting them in a survival scenario.