Basic Outdoor Safety Information

This is a list of basic guidelines and preparations for people who want to spend time outdoors, but do not have a lot of training or experience in outdoor survival. These things are important, but are also easy and fairly inexpensive.

• The first thing you should do is tell someone where you are going, your planned route, and estimated return time.
• The next thing to do is put together a small backpack which should be carried with you.

  At least 2 bottles drinking water	insect repellent
  nonperishable snack (trailmix etc.)	extra batteries
  waterproof matches	extra socks
  multi purpose knife	flashlight
  map of the area	suncreen
  small first aid kit	lip balm
  2 lg trash bags*	compass*

• Unfortunately, even with the most careful planning you may become lost in unfamiliar territory. In the event that this should happen, the best thing to do is, find a safe place to sit down and wait for help. Finding someone who is lost is easier if they are stationary rather than mobile. Also continuing to move around if you are lost or disoriented increases your chances of being injured.

* you should be familiar with a compass and know how to use it,
the garbage bags can be used for sitting on damp ground
or as an emergency rain poncho.

I hope you find these tips helpful. Thank you for visiting our website.
Please keep checking for further information and updates.