How to Survive Being Lost in the Forest, According to Science

You thought you were doing an easy day hike to clear your head, but suddenly, you realize you're lost. One tree looks just like another. Your compass is broken and your cell signal is weak. Being lost in the woods can dangerous! Are there bears? Do you have enough food with you? How long will you be stranded?
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[@Sadoawa7070]

Imagine u did all of this then u realized that u are near the exit of the forest

[@vancouverpermaculture7099]

Oof

[@spellcheck5393]

Oof

[@Mystery-ip3ey]

Oof

[@ardil7833]

Oof

[@ardil7833]

oof

[@funpheonix9752]

I actually heard that if you ever find yourself lost in the forest, if you find a river or creek, follow it. It’ll likely lead you back into civilization (and I live in a state that has quite a bit of forested areas).

[@chinmaymathur7000]

Or take it to its source??? My question

[@CollinBale]

@@chinmaymathur7000 don't follow it up stream xD

[@mannamedisaak3316]

JacksonDoes YT The sun rises in the east not north

[@shaanm9885]

Hey babe

[@mannamedisaak3316]

JacksonDoes YT lol 😂

[@cameraman1939]

I love how he says: "according to science"

[@shaanm9885]

Ok I’m going home now

[@vichomutis6172]

Is this the “What if” narrator?, cool!

[@GameInOne]

Its their 2nd channel 🤷‍♂️

[@denniscasimiro2220]

@@GameInOne ya

[@imasianstayaway2922]

Game in one no shit Sherlock

[@yelloman_]

You got a heart!

[@miscellaneousmastermind8817]

Welcome mate

[@notamiowl1291]

"You thought you're going on a nice hike" No I just broke my legs coz I fell 3km from the sky. "My parachute didn't work" Edit: looks like I ain't alone when I fell-

[@gokulnair]

Me too. Instructions unclear.

[@fridentgames2824]

True

[@white4377]

Lol

[@akididrus7560]

Lol good luck, i made it out alive

[@rebuskecebong]

Yea lmao i came from that video too.

[@Subscriberswithnovideosc-ht9uc]

0:56 Girls face is like: *I'm so happy I'm stranded in a forest!*

[@Shreyas2520]

Mm! She's doesn't know she's lost yet and turns into an old man by the end of the vid

[@ladygrace2741]

I know someone who was lost in the woods for 10 days. After experiencing vehicle trouble, this guy left on foot to try to get back to civilization. Unfortunately he ended up getting lost. He wasn't dressed warmly as he was only going out for the day with little to no supplies. He managed to sustain himself on berries to stay alive, but lost considerable weight before managing to make it back to civilization. The lesson here,............Always have a back up plan, and plan for "What If"...............

[@jerrymander8020]

ALSO, have some basic survival tools like a fire steel, backup compass, hand water filter, matches, paracord and maybe firecrackers to scare away critters.

[@jaylasm8412]

Wait until someone else is near.

[@notmyrealname6040]

That's pretty ominous..?

[@spooky066]

It's also important to note that if you use sunlight to sanitize your water, do NOT use a plastic container because it could impose long term health complications. Unless you are on your dying breath, sanitize your water in a container that isn't plastic (like glass or metal)

[@jimitresmith6945]

@@subcontinental_myth_exposer But have less toxins in the material. Just don't break it.

[@spellcheck5393]

Wut I drink from plastic bottles all time😮

[@dontyuckmyyum8083]

Him adding ‘according to science’ Is like me adding ‘idk tho’ after giving advice in case I mess up someone’s life 🤣🤣💀

[@jasz2110]

Heck- I know I’ll never need this but my brain is always thinking “you NEED this”

[@noopinionneeded3281]

Who els is with their three friends stranded in a huge forest because you guys wanted to go hiking but now your stuck and it’s getting darker. Also running out of phone battery and your WiFi hotspot that you brought is running low as well so you can barley call anyone. Because same.

[@princesskayla1400]

My grandma had taught me if I ever wanted to go for a small walk into the forest I gotta make sure to bring with me is a deck of cards and a small mirror to know that I exist and other around me. And remains calm.

[@nethaura4922]

"And your compass is broken" *of course it is*

[@joaotiagobrandao4230]

Honestly the best thing to do if u get lost in the forest when u were hiking is simple: find a river, follow it down stream, this will get u either to the coastline where there are a lot of humans, if u arent near the coast dont worry if u follow the river ull eventually either find a small town built around the river or find someone hiking as well

[@lcmendezmorante6625]

“I’m lost.....” “PLANT 20 MILLION TREES” “Oh God..”

[@nicolasromo6823]

The intro should be mor like: You go to the woods for a walk, but then you realize you are Roronoa Zoro

[@nwf7801]

I’d say climb on top of a tree and when your on top you can get a better view and see where is the end of the woods according to me😂💔

[@slavaukraine3486]

Damn I was thinking the same thong but however everyone doesn't know how to climb a tree and If you fall well you are dead.

[@tygrizzly4405]

I'm using this for when the hunger games start LMAO

[@PandaGamerzYT]

This sounds familiar, are you the narrator of WHAT IF??

[@steveu3823]

This is his second channel

[@white4377]

@@steveu3823 " *Other* "

[@addyfluence183]

Bright side

[@white4377]

@@addyfluence183 nah

[@addyfluence183]

@@white4377 Yeah... Its similar but not same

[@GameInOne]

Well I'm watching this while stuck in woods Should have seriously watched man vs wild 😪

[@zimitch8930]

Atharva Meher 😂😂

[@atharvameher5880]

@@zimitch8930 🤣

[@nethaura4922]

@@atharvameher5880 r/wooooooosh

[@gokulnair]

@@nethaura4922 nope. they already laughed on another comment they made a joke.

[@lord_khufu]

remember to get water from animal feces

[@mayanklalwani9100]

Is anybody watching this video while being stranded in the forest 🌳

[@ikillemokids7769]

uh...its been 4 months...are you still alive?

[@Unknown-nh2ss]

If you are watching a youtube video that means you have a phone and internet so you can use google maps, your wasting your time

[@thomasshelby5322]

@@Unknown-nh2ss r/woooosh

[@alexaholiday8823]

Someone else watching this video trying to get out of the forest ? 😭 but forgot that you are connected to the internet again ? 😂😂

[@palestinian.soldier8388]

Just record the video and save it

[@Admiral45-10]

It's also worth adding, how to *avoid* getting lost in forest. I'm using this technique and it never failed. 1) *plan where you're going* Before you go on a trip, note in which geographical direction you're going to go - whether it's North, South, East, or West, keep only those ones. Do not go east-south, or north-west, but only in one of these major directions. Keep it also not only when you're about to get I to forest, but also when you're inside forest and see the crossing. Do not turn in other directions, until you get to remember this specific crossing perfectly; that you know how to return home from it. And remember - whatever you might hear, forest is not a maze. Every track leads to somewhere; none of them is a dead end. The road can be, but that's the other thing. If you keep the track, that is the closest to the direction you've chosen, it should lead there. 2) *keep the track* Although going outside the track can be exciting, try not to do that. Whether it is a concrete one, or just lack of grass shaped into a track of a vehicle, always try to keep it. This way it's almost impossible to lose the way back. Don't you even try to go out of it under any circumstances - it's incredibly easy to lose the track this way, or forget which track you've been following. And even if you follow a provisory track, then remember, that it still means it was used by a people, who didn't get lost. It may be you way back, or track to other village, or town, where you can get Internet access, or ask someone to drive you home. 3) *when your phone and compass don't work* It may happen, that you lose the Internet access signal due to amount of trees nearby, and probably not everyone has a compass all the time. Don't worry, there are still ways to find out where you're going. First one is moss - it always grows at the northern side of a tree (I have no idea why, but this is a fact, you can check it), so you can find another directions - East will be at its right side, West - at the left side, and South on opposite. 4) *note...* a) *...what's written* When you go through forest and find a sign, immediately read it. It may conclude the clues to get to specific place, or sometimes a map of tracks. It may also be an important navigational point, if you ever get lost. b) *...everything you see at crossings* When you see a crossing, immediately note how does it look like. Maybe you can find something characteristic on ground, or on trees? It is very important, because you don't really have to remember the sequence of such navigational points, but only where they existed. You can even write it down, or take a picture of it, noting where it is exactly. You should also count the amount of crossings, to see if you're not making a circle. 5) *don't go too far* As more as you only can keep close to your home. If you feel you may get lost after a specific crossing, don't go through it, but when a specific crossing gives you a choice between track closer to ,,civilisation" and a track further into deep forest, always try to choose the first one. The best situation is when you can still see your hometown - it is also itself a navigational point you should use. Remember, that as long as you're going through forest to have rest from this city noise, you'll eventually have to go back. Forest is a nice place to visit and rest, but you don't want to stay there forever. 6) *tell the others about details* Whenever it is possible, tell someone where you're going and when you should be back. Even a sentence: ,,I go to this nearby forest, I may be back at 8 p.m." is a lot. Stick to this rule always, if you're going to go to a specific place for the first time. I have literally no idea how it can be used negatively, but if you get lost you will say a big thank you to yourself that you told your spouse so, because you're sure that you're gonna be rescued. This way, at a cost of one sentence which will take only a few seconds to tell will save you several hours in forest, including the probability to sleep there and eating insects. You can use it even if you're single - just tell your sister, mother, friend, anyone you can think of by phoning them and asking to phone you in time you will come back. 7) *note your timing* This rule is important not only if you told when you're going to be back home, but also even if you didn't tell anyone. Keep the timing to not get tired of endless walking and to make sure you won't have to go back in night.

[@Dark-goosey]

You typed ALL OF THAT? I don't even have the motivation to owo.

[@Admiral45-10]

@shane marz oh, to be honest I didn't know. Thank you said that

[@volttackle6374]

Read this comment rather than watch the vid

[@mawdeeps7691]

First one is moss - it always grows at the northern side of a tree (I have no idea why, but this is a fact, you can check it), so you can find another directions - East will be at its right side, West - at the left side, and South on opposite. this is false

[@centauria9122]

I know some of this stuff is pretty obvious how to survive in places such as a forest are the following. -Use the Sun as your natural compass. -Look up in the night sky to tell which way is N,E,W,S (If you can see them), for directions. -Find a long strong stick, and use either wood, or any of your equipment to make it like a spear, staff, or any other type of weapon, just in case of dangerous wild animals like a bear for example. -River/lake/creek/pond, be sure to purify your water first before drinking it (Either use rocks, or cloth to filter the water through a plastic bottle and such, then boil the water to kill harmful bacteria and parasites). -Make a shelter (Doesn't need to look pretty, your life is more important in a survival situation). -Very important to have a first aid kit when going on any adventures, it could save you! -Don't panic and stay calm, being calm make you think more through thoughts that could help you survive. - If you know how to climb a tree, perhaps climb one to the top to see if there's any nearby civilization, or a break of trees in a line, indicating a river, lake, or road. -See a bear, but don't want to fight it? If you happen to have food like fish for example, toss it towards the bear, and slowly back off, but do not turn your back on it until you're in the clear (This I just thought about, and may not work depending on the situation). I'm sure there's other ways of how to survive in a forest, jungle, or wherever you are in order to survive. :)

[@antonisx9533]

If you get lost in the woods, ask a bear for directions. It probably knows the forest better than you do. 😅😅😅

[@Sidharth33358]

Hahaha lollll😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@RedMcc]

Even if its a 2 hour hike, carry water, a very sharp knife, a lighter, some food and a warm coat at a friggin minimum

[@Ballu12345]

Well I just landed in a forest without a parachute with broken legs and hip. Now make a video on how to call ambulance in a forest with a broken phone

[@thecrimsonfucker8467]

0:56 i literally thought this woman was bigfoot😂😂😂😂😂

[@gracema9798]

How to survive 1. Punch trees 2. Make a crafting table 3. Craft sticks and make a wooden pickaxe, axe and sword 4. Find animals to kill 5. Mine 8 stone and some coal and make a furnace 6. Make stone tools 7. Cook food 8. Kill sheep for wool 9. Craft a bed and sleep in it 10. Congratulations you have survived

[@timeisstandingstillforme]

Thanks for all of the useful information! I really appreciate it.

[@moahmedhashim9881]

How to survive in a forest step1:remember where you came from to get back home step2:tell your mom that nothing happen and the hike was good

[@Saltee]

this is the most positive music for a starving to death scenario

[@sanstheanimator1964]

Long ago A child got lost in the forest on a mountain The child only wanted to hike alone but what the child did not know is where home really is And so,the child found a cavern with a large hole Legends say Those who climb "that" mountain Will never return And so,the child accidentally fell into the hole While watching this video

[@CH40T1C_TW1NKL3]

Undertale

[@Toki_eee]

All I was thinking was siren head My mind: siren head is in the forest .

[@arhamahmad5353]

Sir big fan from What if ❤️❤️❤️❤️love from Pakistan 👍👍❤️

[@IgnasA.164]

For emergencies i have for myself 3 esential things: a good qualaty knife, a flint and steel and a survival book (such as: "SAS survival guide" by Jhon Wiseman")

[@lxvlovegood2255]

I’ve been lost before watching this video:( but at least I’m safe for next time! (By the way I was lost for almost two days! I am in 4-H and we’re learning about this we might have to stay there for about two days but I’m scared but thanks now I’m ready for this!

[@qwertyalt]

bro when I was young I was like "bro just keep walking until you get out" 💀

[@epkegaming3139]

Lmao if your lost just get rescued

[@kenncorbs2384]

I heard this voice from "What If"! So satisfying! 😁😁😁 Very interesting

[@elidelid]

How to Survive: How to Survive Being Lost in the Forest Minecrafters: Let us introduce ourselves

[@kaganayhan8437]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Asukardepapa]

4:26 I will burn the whole forest instead tl easily find a way out

[@rapidorapido9741]

lol

[@animalboi8935]

U will go to jail for that

[@Asukardepapa]

Problem solved 😂 i can finally go out

[@maybe.yellow]

Yea this is pretty hard considering my legs are shattered cuz my parachute malfunctioned and I fell 3km... Just a tad harder

[@diontaedaughtry974]

Thank you this was very helpful and informative 👍👍

[@darklight4867]

Hey,thank u for the video i really like it!

[@peterpanda4296]

step number should be make primitive weapons like a spear (just sharpen some long sticks) never underestimate the power of a pointy stick

[@BadmashAMVsnitinspecial]

“What if we stuck between an ocean in a non working boat ” Can you have plan for it.

[@ExacoMvm]

If I would wake up in a forest I would pick any direction and go straight all the time, chances are that I will come across a path or road or even village. Also if I know the country where I am or approx. area then I could try go downhill or uphill as some countries has all towns, roads and cities near water level rather than uphill somewhere. Following a stream could be an quick exit option too, but it can also be a trap like leading nowhere after lots of kilometers.

[@coolasme97]

From what I've heard and believe, it's extremely hard to follow a complete straight path in a forest. Your other senses deviate you from doing so.

[@ExacoMvm]

@@coolasme97 Yeah obstacles, distractions and such could make you forget the original direction, but u can also force going straight either by walking awkwardly over/around obstacles such as sideways while your body maintains the direction you need or always setting target objects/landmarks straight in the front so you maintain reasonably straight path. Ofc best is to always have compass or at least clock of some sort.

[@coolasme97]

@@ExacoMvm I think most of us, including me, will get lost no matter what.

[@Patrick-pt2vq]

if I ever found myself stuck on the forest I would likely be meditating first and enjoy nature

[@sukarnakundu9398]

I thought I've learned enough from Bear Grylls. But most of the time he doesn’t boil the water.

[@DavidGS66]

Here in Alberta, in the woods, you could get drenched in freezing rain followed by -32 C the next day. Good luck surviving that.

[@JaneEva]

.. and pray! Don't forget to pray that your efforts will be blessed with success!

[@SilverUndead]

Yeah, I think trees are the least of your problems. Siren head is what you should look out for ;)

[@hxak2696]

This vids helped me so much, im lucky im stil alive and thx to you for making these videos

[@PrithwirajBhat]

AND ACCORDING TO MATHEMATICS?

[@delvi4611]

Don't take the name of that thing

[@PrithwirajBhat]

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[@Arc_The_King]

Bear Grylls : Ah home sweet home

[@lunox8417]

very cool

[@SpongeBobNumberFan-tx8un]

Just imagine if I was lost in the woods, I will be able to make a tent to sleep and I will be asleep with my clothes on and if I see any animals coming right at me I will be able to get away from them and I hope I don’t want to be dead and If I will be found by someone I know, if I don’t, I will be crying and be sick and I don’t want that to happen to me

[@Heyathere0]

This channel should be called "according to science"

[@KaidenVR]

You can use Emergency SOS via satellite but watch out the tree it can block the signal

[@kaylarodriguez2183]

This video makes it seem like you’d just give up and build a bunch of cool camping stuff

[@AMINOCHA4]

This channel is Super Duper Excellent 👌 Million thanks for all your videos 🙏🙏🧘‍♂️🌄🌅✨🌊🌻🐈🐕🦅🦚🕊🐬🕉☸✡✝️☪️

[@controlled..ranboo1649]

Thx this really helped 20mins later *got attcked by bear Texting from heaven

[@tcgod8279]

This is entertaining good facts

[@rowgun5212]

Find a Sasquatch and politely ask him for direction.don't forget to thank him or her.

[@mustafaalanbaki4761]

Holly the Minecraft Guy is insane

[@jarekcimrman8382]

Impressive.. According the science ?

[@simaozinho37]

Just follow the river because it goes to the ocean and mostly coastal areas have cities or just climb a mountain and see where you are simple.

[@Angelina-oo1nc]

Now 140k people will survive being lost in a forest, Thank you

[@LEOFADS]

Good video

[@ampro5762]

Me:oooh this is cool to watch and it could probably help me too Minecraft:am I a joke to you!?

[@Someone_igidk]

imagine if your taking a piece of clothing to collect water in high grass then a tick jumps on

[@siren_gaming8565]

I would be more scared of Siren Head hunting me lol

[@aldrindominsfrancisco6387]

I know his voice, same as 'What if' narrator. 😁

[@filmeditstudios3182]

I dont think I would ever get lost. I have an unusually amazing sense of direction.

[@Ayanialintad7491]

I don't want to survive in forest Because I want to stay in the forest Since I'm a nature lover🤗

[@amyamayzing5659]

0:17 me if that happened: ITS WEAK NOT DEAD SCIENCE I WILL CALL 911-

[@robertagrizzle1816]

Fun fact:I got stuck under a rock before and I had to survive in it :/

[@Sidharth33358]

Lol That's a good coment brooo

[@bringbackmemesineurope1576]

who the hells gonna wait six hours to start a fire with a bottle???

[@DonutLord67]

It’s harder to get out of a forest if both your legs are broken

[@gomuft12]

How to survive a gun shot next pls

[@VelcroKittie]

How to survive a shotgun blast to the face

[@galaxycat7816]

Sadly you might find a plastic bottle in the woods

[@Asukardepapa]

Better than being stranded in an island

[@yeaahhh6611]

3:24 creepy

[@pranjalchandel2116]

when u go out in a million years

[@petithach5722]

- Only one things to do : follow the water ( river ) to find civilization ( tribe )

[@nuggetttss1109]

What if I’m too good at surviving that I don’t want to be rescued?

[@zavierjones7114]

I don’t need water I just need to run to drink sweat lol

[@pooppoopopp]

Who watching this while being stranded in a forest

[@lucasvalle9113]

I would be scared in a forest because ther might be water under the grass and I can fall and drown cuz I cant swim

[@adamha79]

If you have water but no food you’ll survive for 30 days but with food Gould survive only with 3 days

[@akvlog2328]

I skydive like ones

[@itzmason5441]

Umm my water did not boil

[@gamingwithaqua3737]

What You Need To Bring Knife And Lighter And Food or Find Lake That Has Fishes And Cellphone With Data If Your That Cool And Wear Proper Clothing

[@CryptixTheThird]

what if you dint have anything to boil the water with and you also don't have any bottle?? what if u have nothing with you to the walk??

[@David-gh2uh]

I will surely find a branch that fits the description because I also brought a ruler with me

[@countrygirlxo7188]

Once you realize you’re lost, mark a tree or draw a line in the dirt, put some kind of marker out. So you don’t walk in circles. Then find that water source and follow it. But remember when there’s a water source a lot of times you’ll find animals. So make some kind of weapon to protect yourself and stick to the water source

[@Dani-ic1zc]

Minecraft 2 is gonna be lit.

[@itzmason5441]

Who’s watching this wile lost in a Forest

[@deannadoyle621]

Lmao you good bro