Establishing an Effective Evasion Hide Site: A Simple Guide
When faced with an evasion situation, the ability to establish a hide site is critical to your survival. A hide site is a location where you can conceal yourself and your gear from enemies and be difficult to detect. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to creating an effective evasion hide site:
Step 1: Choose a Location for the Hide Site
The location of the hide site is crucial. Look for an area that is:
- Concealed from the enemy’s view
- Offers natural or man-made cover such as trees, rocks, or brush
- Has a clear escape route and isn’t a dead-end location
- Is at least 300 feet away from any trails, paths, or roads
Use this table as a guide to finding the perfect location for your hide site:
| Criteria | Ideal Location |
|---|---|
| Concealment – Vision | Behind a hill, outcropping, or brush |
| Concealment – Sound | In a ravine, gully, or behind a noisy feature such as a waterfall or stream |
| Cover – Natural | Behind rocks, trees, bushes or foliage |
| Cover – Built | In abandoned buildings, in a culvert or pipe, underground |
| Escape Route | Do not locate a hide site in a cul-de-sac or similar where it is easy to be trapped. |
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Step 2: Create a Concealed Entrance for the Hide Site
Once you have your location, create a concealed entrance to your hide site. This entrance should be:
- Concealed from view and covered by natural elements like trees, brush, or rocks
- Large enough to fit yourself and your gear through comfortably
- Inconspicuous and difficult to detect
- Aligned with the dominant wind direction, so that scents are carried away from the hide site
Step 3: Prepare the Hide Site
Before actually installing yourself into the hide site, make sure to:
- Clear debris and leaves that may make noise and alert enemies
- Lay a tarp or poncho on the ground to keep moisture at a minimum
- Cover it with dry leaves or debris to help insulate yourself
- Camouflage the site with foliage and debris to help blend it in with the surroundings
Step 4: Set Up Your Gear in the Hide Site
Once your hide site is ready, set up your gear:
- Place your backpack under leaves or foliage to help conceal it
- Set up your sleeping gear and sleeping pad on top of your tarp or poncho
- Store food and trash in smell-proof containers, and keep them at least 100 feet away from the hide site
Step 5: Stay Concealed
Once you’re in the hide site, it’s important to stay as concealed as possible. This means:
- Avoid making noise
- Avoid creating smoke or lighting fires that may create tell-tale signs of your presence
- Maintain a low profile so as not to attract attention
- Change positions frequently to avoid detection and attack
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In conclusion, establishing an effective evasion hide site requires careful planning and attention to detail. This guide while not exhaustive provides a basic outline on establishing a hide site. By following these simple steps and taking care to remain concealed, you can increase your chances of survival in an evasion situation.
