Wilderness Survival Guide
Hiking is one of the most popular outdoor activities for Americans, being both healthy and fun. However, even a simple day hike can become dangerous if you aren’t careful. Thousands of people each year become lost and in need of rescue, including many who are experienced in the outdoors. Of all the National Park Service search and rescue missions for 2005, nearly half of those were in search of hikers on day trips or overnight camping trips. Numerous factors contribute to people needing to be rescued, but the most consistent reasons are also quite avoidable. Fatigue, insufficient equipment or experience and errors in judgment top the list. For just $4, survival expert Mike Marcon assembled a kit which anyone can put together, and which can save your life in an emergency situation. The most important thing is to not panic, as a clear head is critical to guiding emergency decisions. But following his suggestions, and carrying just these few items could very well save your life Continue reading Wilderness Survival Guide »
