The Survival
The most important thing while backpacking is survival. Whether you find yourself in a life-or-death situation or simply need to make your trip run somoother, most backpackers wouldn't know what to do in certain situations.
To help provide a better understanding of how to survive in the backcountry, Wild Backpacker has a huge list of Backpacking Survival Tips to improve your experience. But sometimes backpackers might find themself in a pickle, maybe in a lightning storm or when they run out of food. This is where our Wilderness Survival Articles are essential.
Backpacking Survival Tips
Use alcohol prep pads from your first-aid kit for a quick fire starter with flint-and-steel. It burns for a minute with no mess to clean up.
Should you get lost, S.T.O.P. (Stop, Think, Observe and Plan).Try to go back to your last known location if it is within a reasonable distance. Decide on a course of action and stick to it. Most important, don't panic.
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Wear neutral and light colors. There is some evidence that mosquitoes are attracted to darker colors more than lighter colors and contrasts in light and dark.
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Carry clothing and food in the main compartment. The heaviest gear should be stowed toward your back and centered in the pack to provide proper balance. Midweight gear should be carried toward the top and outside portion of the pack.
Wilderness Survival Articles
Surviving a Lightning Storm While Backpacking
An average of 90 people are killed by lightning strikes each year in the United States. Read through these quick and easy steps so if you are caught in a lightning storm you will know what to do to save your life.
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Edible Plants in the Wilderness
You find yourself out of food while backpacking. No more beef jerky or instant oatmeal, and the nearest town is 40 miles away. What are you supposed to do to satisfy your hunger? Simple. Eat plants!
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How to Start a Fire While Backpacking
In almost any survival situation, a fire is needed.
Whether it is used as a heat source during cold nights or to cook your food, you should become acquainted with starting fires. Learn how to build & keep a fire going with matches and other methods.
