Essential Outdoor Survival Gear Part 1

The first of several installments on the essential survival gear every dayhiker should carry for handling a short-term emergency. Broken down by the “Big 5″ physical priorities of survival rather than a top-ten list of gear. Go to http for more information. For info on Tony’s survival books or courses- www.apathways.com
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Essential Survival Gear For 2012

Essential Survival Gear For 2012

An emergency can occur at any time. They aren’t always considered when we make plans for things. And they can happen in good times and in bad. Survival gear packed in advance can safe our lives in the most desperate situations.

Emergencies are sometimes expected in dangerous weather areas or places prone to natural disasters. Certain parts of the world are known for tornadoes, hurricanes or typhoons. Emergencies however aren’t just weather related. Fire can happen anytime and almost anywhere. Snow storms can come up out of the blue, flash floods are never expected, and some cities experience power outages at random times. If we could keep survival gear on hand, there are fifteen pieces that would be the most important to consider.

One of the most important pieces of gear is a map. We should have a map of the campground we’re going to be staying in, of the mountains we intend to hike in, of the caves we’re going diving in. And we should know how to use it. A compass helps with map reading, as does a GPS receiver. Second to a map, we should have a flashlight. Darkness is a danger not because of the boogey man but because we might stumble and fall and injure ourselves. Emergency food rations should also go into the pack we keep our survival gear in. A chocolate bar at the right time can give us needed energy to keep on going, walking towards our rescue.

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