Random Survival Tip# 2- Keep Your Lady Friends Closer

Gentlemen (Ladies give it a read as well),

Pay close attention here. Sometimes in a survival situation it can really pay off to be stranded with the love of your life (or maybe she's just a friend). Regardless of the circumstance; there is one major thing women always have that "most" men usually do not. That thing would be their Handy Dandy Mystical Magical purse.

This may sound a little odd, but that purse can save your behind if its the only thing you have. And us guys may joke about the size of our lady's purse, but in this case; the bigger the better. This means there is more likely to be exactly what you need inside and possibly more. Not only can the purse itself be used as a pack to carry items you may find useful along the way, but it can also house very important items.

The useful things you may find in a purse can consist things like dental floss, tweezers, bobby pins, lip balm, feminine hygiene items (tampons or Maxi pads), a mirror, paper, a lighter, a hairbrush, deodorant, a nail file or nail polish. I'll take a moment to explain how each of the listed items can be important to you and your lady friend in a sticky situation.

Floss- Usually floss comes in about a 25 to 50 foot roll. This can allow plenty of cordage to tie together cross sections of a shelter. You can also use this item to rig up a fishing line in the right part of the world.

Tweezers- Other than being used as a medical item you can also use tweezers to rig up a good fishing hook. You might also find that you can use this as a tiny weapon to add slightly more killing power to a trap or snare.

Bobby Pins- These can also be used to rig up a fishing hook. You may also be able to use this item as a small clip to keep roofing panels together on your shelter. You can even break a pin and use it in a trap or snare as well.

Lip Balm- You can use this item as a fire extender and also to keep your skin from drying and cracking if the environment warrants so. Also this can put a layer between you skin and the sun to reduce risk of burning.

Feminine Hygiene Products- Tampons and Maxi pads may be used as a quick lighting tinder for that emergency fire. They also come sealed in a package making them waterproof. The string on a tampon may be used to tie lashings on a shelter, and the applicator may also be melted to make a waterproof container. Most importantly these items can be used to filter water as a last resort.

Mirror- This can be used as a signaling device if used in the right direction. Remember, in the Northern Hemisphere you cannot signal to the North with a mirror unless you rig up two mirrors to reflect the reflection. A mirror can also be broken (if you're not superstitious) to make a fishing lure. Shiny attracts the little fishies.

Paper- This can be used to get a fire going and you can also use this to make something to cover yourself from the sun. Nobody likes sunburn. May also be used as a filtering device for water but I would recommend the Female hygiene products over this.

Lighter- I believe this one is self explanatory. But if your lady friend is not a smoker I suggest you stress the importance of her carrying a lighter just in case.

Deodorant- This item will not only keep you smelling nice, but it can also serve as a method to prevent chafing of legs and arms when applied to inner thighs and arms. It helps to feel good when you're on the move and not be in pain from that wonderful walking chafe.

Nail File- A nail file can be used to cut tiny branches to get your fire bigger. You might also find that it makes a handy stabbing device. You can never have enough weapons when its you versus nature.

Nail Polish- This is a flammable substance that can be used to get that fire started. It can also be used to waterproof some of your other items. Simply apply and let dry. Then Bam! Waterproof.

The Purse Itself- Like I mentioned previously, this can be used to carry all listed items and extra items you may find during your endeavor. You can also rip it apart and use the strands as cordage. And if all else fails you can always wear it as a hat. :)

I hope this information can be held as valuable to you. And remember, next time you go to crack a joke about the size of your lady friend's purse; just remember how valuable that thing is. I appreciate your time and I hope you enjoyed this.

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