vendredi 12 octobre 2012

A Look At Basic Survival Tools And Equipment

By Lance Trombly


Generally, anyone can endure better in the wilderness if they have the right equipment or gear. In most hardship situations, preservation and maintenance of gear, resources or anything useful is vital. Below is a list of basic survival tools and equipment any person into camping or mountain climbing should invest in.

Water is a necessity and you will need the right equipment to carry it or make it safe for drinking. Any soldier knows that you can go for days without food but making it past three days without any form of hydration is almost impossible. Generally, water purification tablets are ideal to carry; drinking bottles with filters that make the water safe for drinking are also gear worth having.

Small survival rations of canned food that can last for at least four days are vital to carry as you embark on your camping trip. Always ensue that the meals are balance that is they have enough starch, proteins and vitamins. The tough wilderness condition will require expending of a lot of energy, having your food in check is rather wise.

Absent the correct mind set and skills, even the best equipment in the world can not help you. In general, the right skills and mindset will help you improvise in the event that you loose your backpack or if some of your outdoor survival gear is rendered useless. For example, if your matches become wet, you should have skills on how to light a fire without using them.

You'll need your rest after a tough day and a good sleeping area can help you with this. On the whole, it should be safe, dry and very comfortable. Sleeping bags and a tent can be very handy for this. If you are in an extremely hot environment, you might want to consider digging underground where the temperatures are a bit cooler.

A home emergency kit is also vital equipment that is a must have for any home. It should contain a sleeping bag, canned food to last for up to three day, a note book and a pen, a touch with fresh batteries, water and a radio. In case of calamities such as floods or earth quick, such equipment can come in handy.

A knife generally is a handy tool since it can be used for quite a number of things. You could use it as a weapon, to make a tent from shrubs or even making fire. Other survival tools and equipments you might need include fire starting kits, life saver jacket, first aid box etc.




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