Surviving in wild places if things go wrong..
My Survival Essentials
Here's a few items that I always take out with me in the wild places, just in case..
Personal Locator Beacon (I'm using a Garmin Inreach Mini)
Some form of PLB is absolutely essential as you often won't have reception. With my Garmin, I'm also able to get weather forecasts, navigate, message friends & family and I'd also be able to initiate a rescue, all when I don't have phone signal
Whistle
For drawing attention to yourself in an emergency
Lightweight Bivi Bag
To protect my sleeping bag from tent condensation, but also as a life-saving emergency shelter in event of tent failure or loss
Hand Warmers
I always chuck a pair of Hot Hands in my rucksack. Having heat available in a bad situation can make all the difference.
Water Purification Tablets
They weigh next to nothing and provide you with safe water to drink if you break, lose or freeze your water filter
Fire Kit
Some way of making fire - either matches & striker in a watertight sealed baggy, or a ferro rod & striker
Med Kit
Whatever you feel you need to make life easier for yourself if you become sick or injured. Pain relief, a small bandage, wound dressing, alcohol rub, plasters, skin closure strips, antihistamine. This will vary from person-to-person
Knife
Just a small one - they have so many uses from cutting to fire starting
Cordage
A length of some form of cordage can be invaluable - from fixing broken gear, replacing broken bootlaces or securing a makeshift wound dressing
Small Mirror
For tick-checking areas of your body that you can't otherwise see, and can also be used to reflect the sun to create a visible flash signal to rescue teams
EMERGENCY SHELTER
For day hikes when you aren't carrying a sleeping bag, mat or any of your overnight gear, always bring some form of emergency shelter. Using this in an emergency situation will not be an easy or pleasant experience - but it will help you retain some warmth and keep some of the weather off you
Personal Locator Beacon (I'm using a Garmin Inreach Mini)
Some form of PLB is absolutely essential as you often won't have reception. With my Garmin, I'm also able to get weather forecasts, navigate, message friends & family and I'd also be able to initiate a rescue, all when I don't have phone signal
Whistle
For drawing attention to yourself in an emergency
Lightweight Bivi Bag
To protect my sleeping bag from tent condensation, but also as a life-saving emergency shelter in event of tent failure or loss
Hand Warmers
I always chuck a pair of Hot Hands in my rucksack. Having heat available in a bad situation can make all the difference.
Water Purification Tablets
They weigh next to nothing and provide you with safe water to drink if you break, lose or freeze your water filter
Fire Kit
Some way of making fire - either matches & striker in a watertight sealed baggy, or a ferro rod & striker
Med Kit
Whatever you feel you need to make life easier for yourself if you become sick or injured. Pain relief, a small bandage, wound dressing, alcohol rub, plasters, skin closure strips, antihistamine. This will vary from person-to-person
Knife
Just a small one - they have so many uses from cutting to fire starting
Cordage
A length of some form of cordage can be invaluable - from fixing broken gear, replacing broken bootlaces or securing a makeshift wound dressing
Small Mirror
For tick-checking areas of your body that you can't otherwise see, and can also be used to reflect the sun to create a visible flash signal to rescue teams
EMERGENCY SHELTER
For day hikes when you aren't carrying a sleeping bag, mat or any of your overnight gear, always bring some form of emergency shelter. Using this in an emergency situation will not be an easy or pleasant experience - but it will help you retain some warmth and keep some of the weather off you
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