How long would you last in a survival situation? Possibly a lot longer if you follow Dave Cousins’s tips! From safe ways to collect water and making a cup out of a sheet of paper to singing (yes, singing), the Charlie Merrick author shares his survival skills
I should make one thing clear right from the start - I’m not Bear Grylls. In fact, if I had to find a bear with which to compare myself, I’d have to go for Paddington: feet up with a cup of tea and a marmalade sandwich, that’s much more my style!
However, while writing and researching the latest Charlie Merrick’s Misfits adventure, I was forced to take both my characters and myself way beyond our comfort zones. I have to say, I really enjoyed the experience. More than anything, it made me realise quite how much most of us take for granted—we turn on a tap and water appears; walk to the shop and find food ready to eat; shelter, heat, light - all of it available without having to pause for thought.
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