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Lifestyle · February 24, 2020

Pieces of Gear That Will Save Your Life in the Wild

What you take into the wild is crucial to your survival. A study shows that day hikers are the most vulnerable once they wander off the trail in national parks and wilderness. They comprised nearly half of the 46,609 search and rescue cases across US national parks between 2004 and 2014.

This suggests that the best way to come out unscathed or alive when you venture outdoors is to have already the critical items needed for survival, and the knowledge and skills to use them. This guide will provide adventurers with a list of proper gear that can save your life if you get lost, injured or stuck in an emergency situation, whether on a day hike in a local state park or a backpacking trip.

Paracord

There should always be yards of parachute cord, sometimes called paracord, in your pack. Originally used for parachuting during World War II, this lightweight but durable cord can be used to build a tarp shelter and start a fire in emergencies.

This versatile tool, sold in a paracord store or outdoor gear shops, can also be used to acquire food – transform it into makeshift archery equipment or a fishing line. If you happen to have accidents while out in the wild, use the cord as a splint or a tourniquet until you seek medical help.

Firestarter

Fire is one of the most crucial elements when you’re out in the wild because it will help you cook meals, boil water and stay warm. It can also provide light and be used as a signal for help. Since the ability to create fire in any situation can mean the difference between life and death, make sure to carry lighters and waterproof matches, flint or magnesium block.

First aid kit

When you set out for adventure, you might get animal bites, injure yourself or be suddenly sick. A first aid kit that is specifically designed for outdoor survival is an important item that should be accessible at all times.

Carrying a first aid kit is not enough; make sure you are equipped with skills and knowledge to manage outdoor injuries and illnesses, which can be deadly at times. If you do not have the skills, enrol in a first aid training course or learn from books and videos.

Water filters

You can go on for three weeks without food, but you will only last three to four days without water. Aside from bringing gallons of water, it is also necessary to have a water filter on hand while in the wild. Clear rivers and freshwater springs may look clean, but you are not 100% sure it is safe to consume.

You will need tools such as water filters or water purification tablets and of course, the right skills to treat this vital liquid.

Survival knife

A good, reliable blade is one of the essential tools that you can take into the wild. Your survival knife must be strong and sharp enough to skin and cut your hunt, create a fire and clear a path.

It can also be used as a signaling device when you’re lost or in an emergency situation, and a weapon to defend yourself from both animals and other people.

 

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