Survival Hacks 3: The Art of Not Getting Eaten

Chapter 11: The 7 Deadly Sins of the Wild

Warning: The following techniques are not for the faint of heart.

The Sin of Pride: Don't be a Damsel in Distress

When faced with a pack of snarling wolves, do not, do not try to make eye contact. It will only lead to you becoming an impromptu mid-morning snack. Keep your gaze fixed on the horizon, and your wits about you.

The Sin of Petite: A Guide to Not Being a Tender Morsel

The Sin of Envy: Don't covet thy neighbor's lunch

Thy neighbor's picnic looks delectable, but resist the urge to steal it. You'll only end up with a bellyache and a bad reputation.

The Sin of Envy: A Case Study in Fowl Play

The Sin of Wrath: Don't get caught in a hissy fit

A snappy response to a perceived slight can get you killed. Stay frosty, and let the other party do the hissing.

The Sin of Wrath: A Guide to Not Getting Your Fur Ruffled

The Sin of Gluttony: Don't gorge on the good stuff

A full belly can be just as fatal as an empty one. Pace yourself, and remember: an apple a day keeps the bear at bay.

The Sin of Gluttony: A Tale of the Bear Necessities

The Sin of Lust: Don't get caught in a compromising position

When faced with a succulent morsel, keep your hands to yourself. A little self-control can go a long way in keeping you alive.

The Sin of Lust: A Guide to Not Getting Caught in a compromising position

The Sin of Greed: Don't get caught paws-deep in someone else's stuff

A little thievery can be a recipe for disaster. Keep your paws out of someone else's picnic basket, and you'll live to tell the tale.

The Sin of Greed: A Fowl Tale of Theft and Temptation

The Sin of Pride: Don't be a Damsel in Distress (redux)

When faced with a pack of snarling wolves, do not, do not try to make eye contact. It will only lead to you becoming an impromptu mid-morning snack. Keep your gaze fixed on the horizon, and your wits about you.

The Sin of Pride: A Guide to Not Being a Damsel in Distress (redux)

The Sin of Sloth: Don't take a nap in a bear's den

A little siesta can be just as deadly as a grizzly's wrath. Choose your rest spots wisely, and avoid the ones with a bear-ly visible "do not feed the bear" sign.

The Sin of Sloth: A Guide to Not Snoozing in the Wrong Places
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