Some wetlands like swamps, peat bogs, or quicksands can become real traps in survival situations.
Without the right technique, you risk sinking, injuring yourself, or wasting your energy unnecessarily.
In this article, discover how to cross these difficult terrains with simple and effective gestures, even without equipment.
1. Crossing a peat bog by lying down
Peat bogs are unstable areas where simply lifting your foot can make you sink further. To reduce the pressure exerted, lie flat on your stomach, arms and legs spread out.
Use a floating device or create air pockets in your clothing. Move slowly and horizontally, swimming or crawling gently until you reach more stable ground.
2. Moving cautiously in a swamp
Swamps are often supportive if the vegetation is dense. Walk slowly, testing the ground ahead with a stick. When the terrain becomes too muddy or slippery, favor swimming or crawling to avoid sinking suddenly.
The lighter you are and the more you spread your weight over a large surface, the more you reduce the risk of getting stuck.
3. Crossing quicksands without panicking
Quicksands are made of a mixture of water and sand that slowly sucks in everything in it. To test an area, throw a small stone: if it sinks quickly, avoid it.
If you must cross, lie flat on your stomach, arms and legs spread out, and move slowly without sudden movements. The more horizontal you stay, the more you reduce the pressure on the shifting surface.
Conclusion
Crossing wet terrains requires caution, anticipation, and calm.
By applying the right gestures, you can safely cross swamps, peat bogs, and quicksands, even in extreme environments.
