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Different Types Of Survival Gear

By Leslie Ball


You can have a lot of fun on an outdoor adventure but you need to take precaution before you leave as well. Survival gear is necessary regardless of what you are about to do, and you should be aware of what activity requires what type of equipment. However, there are key items that should be considered no matter what type of outdoor activity you choose.

Before worrying about any equipment that is needed for the adventure, it is imperative to ensure that the right clothes and shoes are purchased for the activity. The correct footwear is not negotiable for extreme activities like hiking, rock or mountain climbing. Most terrains will require that one wears a heavy duty boot that offers a lot of support to the foot, particularly the ankle. Make sure that the boots are lace properly and tightly at all times to maintain stability.

Heavy duty shoes will prevent anything from being able to penetrate through to the feet and cause serious damage. This can be anything from abandoned animal traps to dangerous plants like poison ivy to snake bites. A good thick sole will be invaluable for trekking on rough terrain. Shoes of this kind can be purchased in any good store that sells camping equipment or even work gear for construction sites and the like.

Socks are needed as much as shoes to protect the feet and insulate them properly. Socks will help prevent blisters that tend to appear in these types of activities. Wear two pairs of socks for added protection and warmth. In fact, wearing more than two layers of apparel throughout is a good way to leave room in any bags for other equipment and keeping warm throughout.

Clothing that has been specially designed for extreme climates is highly recommended for extreme outdoor activity. Look for thermal vests and tees to insulate the body against winter conditions. Outerwear should be made of specialty fabrics that can withstand extreme winds and temperatures.

Anything else you wear should be for the purpose of protecting parts of your body. Invest in a good pair of goggles with UV protection so that your eyes are safe from the sun but also from dust when it's windy. Protect your head as well, if you must, depending on what kind of activity you are doing.

A first aid kit is an essential component of any survival equipment. This kit should contain a number of items that will stabilize anyone injured until they can get proper help. These items should include an assortment of bandages, tape, topical cream for bites or rashes, alcohol and scissors. A syringe, a pair of tweezers, an ice pack, cream for burns and safety pins are also necessary, as well as a proper blanket.

Certain tools will be necessary for particular activities, but a pocket knife will always come in handy, as will rope. You should be able to tell what tools you will need by doing a little research on the nature of the activity. Your equipment will undoubtedly have to include nourishment of some sort, preferably non-perishable and also focused on giving energy and providing nutrients in emergency situations. Keep anything you carry as light as possible.




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