YOUR FRIDAY FUN FACT Wilderness Survival Rule of 3’s – AIR, SHELTER, WATER AND FOOD

Those who venture into the great outdoors should know the Survival Rule of 3’s. 

• You can survive for 3 minutes without air (oxygen) or in icy water.
• You can survive for 3 hours without shelter in a harsh environment (not including icy water).
• You can survive for 3 days without water (if sheltered from a harsh environment).
• You can survive for 3 weeks without food (if you have water and shelter).