In order to obtain food sources, adventurers had to hunt or catch animals either on land or in water. Hiker or outdoor enthusiast can make fish traps in the river without having to wait for the fish to eat the bait. Follow the method below to make a fish trap: F I S H T R A P S U S I N G B O T T L E Firstly, cut the middle of the plastic bottle Secondly, turn the part of the bottle cap into the part that has been cut. Third, make a hole in the bottom of the bottle. 43
Next cut the top of the bottle into triangles. Trim the sharp top of the bottle. Join the parts that have been cut until tight. Once we have finished assembling the part of our fish trap, it can be used and can be placed in the water with the bait. 44
The items brought can also be used as bait for fishing to be used as a source of food. For example, using a clip can to make a hook. Follow the steps below to make the hook: M A K E A C L I P C A N I N T O A H O O K Firstly, cut the clip and bend the clip to look like a hook. Next, sharpen the part that has been cut with bati to make it sharp. After that, you can insert the rope into the upper hole and it can be used as a hook for fishing in the river. 45
SHELTER Tie a rope to a tree trunk and place a fabric to make a tent Shelter using canvas 46
Besides bringing a tent to be used as a shelter, hiker or outdoor enthusiast can make their own shelter by scraping wood and covering it with cloth. The steps are as below: T I E A R O P E T O A T R E E T R U N K A N D P L A C E A F A B R I C T O M A K E A T E N T Firstly, tie the rope to two nearby poles or tree trunks. The last step is to tie a rope at each corner of the canvas and stick it to the ground so that it is strong like the shape of A. Secondly, place the canvas on the rope that has been tied earlier. 47
To protect yourself against bad weather such as rain. Hiker or outdoor enthusiast can defend themselves by constructing their own protection using canvas. In such a way, it could possibly be used as a temporary protection before continuing the adventure. Follow the step below. S H E L T E R U S I N G C A N V A S 48
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REDUCE INJURY PAIN Lemba leaves can be used as bandages Hand sling using a shirt Bandaging the wound with a shirt Cut clothes to slow the spread of animal venom 50
The leaves of the lemba tree can be used as bandages for hiker or outdoor enthusiast in case of an unavoidable accident. It can reduce pain before getting further examination in the hospital. Follow the steps below: L E M B A L E A V E S C A N B E U S E D A S B A N D A G E S Firstly, look for lemba leaves that are thick and still in good condition. Second step, place the leaf on top of the wound. Last step, wrap the lemba leaf around the wound and tie it to reduce infection. 51
If there is an accident in the forest that results in the hand needing a temporary sling but there is no sling fabric, we can use a piece of cloth from a shirt to make a temporary sling. H A N D S L I N G U S I N G A S H I R T Firstly, cut the fabric of the shirt to get it to be like a rope. Next, we have got two ropes that have been tied. Secondly, tie the pieces that have been cut earlier so that they are joined. 52
Next, insert the strap into the patient's head. Next, put the second rope on the patient's head and hang the rope on the wrist to support the injured hand. Next, after placing the first rope over the patient's head and hooking the rope at the bottom of the elbow. 53
Hiker or outdoor enthusiast can also apply it themselves to keep the wound from becoming infected before seeking treatment. In this way, hikers can cover the wound before it worsens. Follow the instructions listed below: B A N D A G I N G T H E W O U N D W I T H A S H I R T Firstly, cut the shirt to make it likea bandage. Secondly, cut the part that has been cut earlier to be like a bandage. 54
Next, tuck the last part of the shirt into the wrap so that the wrap is not loose. Thirdly, wrap the injured part to stop the bleeding. Lastly, make sure you use clean clothes to avoid infection or apply anti-bacterial liquid. 55
In a moment of emergency, people cannot think well about this because feel very anxious. Therefore, people must calm down first. If one of your friends has been bitten by a poisonous animal, you can help in the following ways: C U T C L O T H E S T O S L O W T H E S P R E A D O F A N I M A L V E N O M Identify where the bite of a poisonous animal Take a cloth and tie it on the top of the bite to prevent the venom from getting worse in the body Tie tightly before seeking further treatment Leave the bond until further treatment has been obtained 56
OTHER SURVIVAL WAYS Making a hammock using batik fabric or sarong fabric Make a can to repel mosquitoes Float using pants Cutting board using stone Make a temporary pot using aluminum foil Make a stretcher using batik fabric and wood 57
To make a resting place, hiker or outdoor enthusiast can use batik fabric to be used as a hammock. This is because it can help hiker or outdoor enthusiast to rest temporarily before continuing their journey. Follow the steps below to make a hammock: M A K I N G A H A M M O C K U S I N G B A T I K F A B R I C O R S A R O N G F A B R I C Firstly, tie a rope to a pole or a tree trunk and put the rope in a sarong & batik fabrics. After finishing put the rope in the fabric part. Tie another part of the rope to a different pole or tree. Lastly, once both parts of the rope are tied, you can sit on the DIY hammock that uses the fabric 58
Spending the night in the forest is often accompanied by insects like mosquitoes. To ensure comfort and rest, hiker or outdoor enthusiast can create a mosquito repellent using a can. Follow the steps shown in the following image: M A K E A C A N T O R E P E L M O S Q U I T O E S 59
M A K E A C A N T O R E P E L M O S Q U I T O E S Make a few holes in the side of the can and put the embers inside to generate smoke. Once the smoke begins to come out through the holes on the side of the can, place the can where you are to repel mosquitoes. 60
In our forest there is not enough equipment. If Hiker or outdoor enthusiast are not good at swimming, hiker or outdoor enthusiast can try to make a float using pants. F L O A T U S I N G P A N T S Firstly, take the pants that you want to make into floats. Secondly, tie the pant legs at the back of the neck. Next, make sure the tie around the neck is not so tight that you can't breathe. 61
Last step, cover the waist of the pants so that the wind does not come out of the pants and the float while using the pants is ready. This float can be used for a short period of time. Next, put the wind in the pants by jumping and continue to put the waist of the pants in the water. 62
If there is no place to make a cut while cooking, hiker or outdoor enthusiast can also use a flat rock to make the cut easier. Sometimes natural things can also help us in the forest. Follow the steps below: C U T T I N G B O A R D U S I N G S T O N E Firstly, find a stone with a flat surface. Secondly, clean the surface of the stone using water so that it is clean for use 63
Thirdly, wash the material you want to cut. Next, place the material on the stone to be cut. Finally, cut the material you want to cut on the stone that has been cleaned and don't forget to clean the stone that you have used. 64
Hiker or outdoor enthusiast can use aluminum foil instead of a bowl if they don't have the necessary equipment. In addition, aluminum foil may be used to cook or heat water, but only temporarily. Follow the steps given below. M A K E A T E M P O R A R Y P O T U S I N G A L U M I N U M F O I L Firstly, cut the aluminum foil according to the size you want to shape. Secondly, clump the aluminum foil according to the shape you want to make. 65
Thirdly, if you want to boil water you can shape it into a bowl so it's easy to put water in. Finally, put water in the aluminum foil and wait for the water to boil. Next, place the aluminum that has been formed earlier on the coals. 66
If one of the group members is critically injured, we can assist by carrying him to allow for movement while preventing his condition from worse. Follow the method below to make a stretcher: M A K E A S T R E T C H E R U S I N G B A T I K F A B R I C A N D W O O D Firstly, find two long sticks of wood. Insert the fabric into the two wooden sticks 67
Space between two sticks to expand the fabric Expand the fabric and can place injured hikers Finally, can carry the injured hikers to get treatment 68
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