After putting together the 10 essentials, you've realized that you don't really know how to use all of the equipment and aren't quite prepared to face a survival situation in the wilderness. Prior to your trip, take the time to familiarize yourself with basic survival techniques. Each of these books are excellent resources on survival topics. read more
Too often, hikers are ill-prepared for worst-case scenarios, because they believe they are taking a simple day hike. However, a sudden storm, an injury or stepping off the trail can change a day hike into a dangerous night on the mountain. Here are some things to pack along on a day hike in case of an emergency. read more
Hiking can be dangerous if you are not properly prepared for a survival situation. You may encounter extreme weather or become lost. If you are lost or trapped in the wilderness, avoid traveling any farther. It will be difficult for rescue teams to track you if you are on the move. Before you go hiking tell several people (parents, friends, colleagues, sibli… read more
Preparedness is one of the keys to survival and can be the difference between life and death. With a few survival skills and tools, you can withstand the elements until help arrives. It is important that you know how to build a shelter and fire and do not move your location until the rescue team has arrived. Basic knowledge of first aid, edible and medicinal… read more
The wilderness can be a dangerous place if you're not properly prepared. Weather forecasts can change and terrain can be unpredictable. When this happens, it forces the outdoor adventurer to improvise on the fly, and sometimes this can be a matter of life or death. A skilled, experienced adventurer is resourceful enough to make do with a limited number of it… read more
Food is a necessity in any survival situation to maintain your strength and health. Survival foods should have qualities such as high nutrition, being non-perishable, and high energy so you can be more comfortable and safer in a survi… read more
Surviving in the wilderness requires planning, knowledge of the area and conditions and paying close attention to your body's health needs. Are you going camping, hiking or participating in some other type of outdoor adventure? If so,… read more
Are you and your family prepared to handle a disaster or emergency situation? Whether it's a natural disaster, act of terrorism or a biomedical emergency, it is important to be prepared and stocked with the right supplies to get by unt… read more
Mountain House freeze-dried foods come with a guaranteed shelf life of seven years for pouches and 25 years for cans, making the products an ideal choice for survival food and emergency preparedness. The Oregon-based company sells food… read more
A survival kit is typically a water proof container that contains essential items to help you survive in an emergency situation. Kits are available in a wide range of sizes with the basic supplies to help provide the basics including s… read more
No single list of survival equipment will do for every situation. Different environments and situations will invariably require different sorts of equipment. The same survival kit that could keep you alive for weeks lost in the mountai… read more
Search and rescue gear can save your life if an accident occurs while you are hiking, camping or fishing. From tools to help you save your own life in an emergency situation to devices that attract the attention of passing cars and air… read more
Whether traveling on a day hike or a week-long backpacking adventure, it is important to be prepared. Your preparedness could mean the difference between life and death in emergencies. No one plans to get lost or suffer an injury but i… read more
Surviving in the Arctic is possible with some careful thinking and planning. With temperatures that dip as low as -30 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter, the chilled climate will slow you down and render some conventional survival gear u… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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