A trek into the wilderness is a great way to unwind and get away from the pressures at work and the hustle and bustle of urban living.
Taking a trek in the wilderness, however, requires more than purchasing camping gear from your favorite sports shop, particularly in case of emergency. There are a number of important skills you will need to learn before going out into wild to ensure that you will not only enjoy your trip, but also that you will come back in one piece to relate your adventure!The five most important things you have to learn are:
- How to Build a Shelter
- How to Make a Fire
- How to Find Water
- How to Find Food
- How to Signal for Help
Build a Shelter
You probably did not leave home without a solid camping tent, but in the event that it was blown away by h2 winds, or even torn to pieces by a bear, you may need to construct your own shelter. READ MORE
For a sudden medical crisis, you can simply call 911 and an EMT will come rushing to your house to provide assistance. But what if you are out in the wild, with no supplies and the nearest medical facility a few hundred kilometers away? How the heck do you respond to a sudden onslaught of malaria? Or a fractured bone you get from a fall? This is why it is important that you are accompanied by a wilderness emergency medical technician when you go out into the wild. READ MORE
If you think camping in the wilderness is booking a site with Kamgrounds of America, think again.
Out in the wilderness, there are no restrooms or hot showers, no convenience stores down the road, and no wooden cabins you can retreat to when the ground beneath your back feels a little too hard. You only have a patch of ground on which to pitch your tent on, a little stream to get you by, the trees, the big endless sky as your rooftop, and — after you read this article — must-have survival tips while you are out there in the wild. READ MORE
Spending time out in the great outdoors and pushing your mental and physical prowess to the limit through hiking, trekking, or white water rafting can be one of the most exhilarating experiences of a lifetime. But then again, it can also be, G-d forbid, one of the most unfortunate. People may slip, slide, fall, or develop an infection. But, of course, everything doesn’t have to end up in tragedy – particularly when one of the members of your adventure group has gone through first response training. READ MORE
Stocking Up On Wilderness First Aid Supplies
First aid in the great outdoors is a whole lot different from the basic first aid we were taught during our regular high school health classes. While your regular home first aid kit will consist mostly of bandages, gauze pads, a pair of scissors, topical wound treatments, and some over-the-counter medicines, your wilderness first aid supplies will have to go beyond the basics. After all, you never know what can happen out there where you won’t have a nearby hospital to run to. You have to be absolutely prepared.
Pre-Assembly
Before you gather your supplies and pack them up in a neat not-so-little plastic box, there are some things you need to consider. First of all, where are you going? Outdoor adventures in extreme weather conditions may require additional supplies. Plus, the type of activity you’ll be doing may be prone to specific injuries or diseases. Second of all, will you be staying there for long? Because if you will be, then don’t forget to stock up on your supplies adequately. Another factor you have to consider is the number of people who will be going with you. Naturally, the more the merrier. However, the greater the number of people, the greater the need for more wilderness first aid supplies. READ MORE
