Sleep for Survival

When the going gets tough sometimes the best thing to do is to take a long nap. During very bad weather or social unrest it is often not wise to continue on with your plans. Rather than flail about in wind and storm or risk altercation during social unrest, simply go to sleep and wait it out! You will save your energy, reduce the risk of injury, and get good rest besides.


Sometimes the best thing you can do - is do nothing! This strategy has been employed by experienced wilderness survivors such as the northern Native Americans during foul winter weather, arctic explorers, and high mountain expeditions like those on Mount Everest and K2. Even the very squirrels and bears, natures experienced survival instructors, will hunker down during the worst of conditions. They simply curl up in their dens and go to sleep.