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in my water survival class we had to swim a mile in full BDUs with boots, *or* swim 50 meters underwater in the same gear without coming up for air. I did both. Because I'm the boss. 

But interesting trick -- you can tie your pant legs in knots, and turn them into a life preserver made out of pants. If you want.
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I did not know that.

Than again all my swimming skills were gained in sport related activities and not survival.

Sometimes I wonder just how fucked I'd be of society collapses because I have like, no survival skills at all.  I don't even know how to start a fire.