Preparation is the key to success, especially when trekking in the uncertain world of outdoor camping and hunting. When packing up, most adventurers consider only the obvious gear, such as tents or sleeping bags.
Emergency and survival gear can take care of a knife cut and other superficial wounds without going to a hospital. Depending on the type of trip, location, and the number of people, it is always wise to have plenty of supplies for every type of emergency. Always check your maps to know where the closest medical facilities are, Just In Case!
Emergency and preparedness kits are essential in the first 72 hours of a disaster. Having the right gear helps when treating serious wounds until you find support. Keep a well-stocked kit handy in the vehicle or camping gear.
Crucial Survival and Emergency Gear:
- Fully stocked Medical and first aid kits
- Emergency food
- GPS navigation
- Lighters and fire
Keeping your family safe and prepared for the unexpected should be the goal of everyone on a camping or hunting trip. Camping with friends provides a host of benefits for the body and the soul. Having maximum fun means preparing for the unexpected.
Medical Kits
- Adventure Medical Kits Sportsman. The Sportsman 400 provides the foundation for an excellent kit for the whole family. This waterproof kit has enough supplies for eight people for up to two weeks. The Sportsman features hospital quality components, including trauma supplies: C-Splint and WoundStop Trauma Dressing for injuries from a light knife cut to deep wound penetration. The Sportsman kit is well-organized into a bright red bag that cannot be mistaken for anything else.
- Mountain Series Hiker from Adventure Medical. This kit has been designed for specific activities like hiking and short survival trips. The Hiker contains supplies for on the trail injuries, from moleskin treatment to AfterBite and trauma pads. Clearly labeled and injury-specific compartments make this the perfect kit for short-term outings. A red durable, waterproof bag is unmistakable in your camping gear.
Emergency Food
Every camping trip should have some type of ready-to-eat meals stored away for unforeseen circumstances. RTE meals and freeze-dried foods are no longer the uneatable substances depicted in war movies. RTE meals offer a wide variety of quality foods for family camping trips.
- Wise Foods Grab and Go Bucket. This giant RTE meal bucket contains enough food for 120 servings, and you may never miss the kitchen. The Bucket contains a great selection of entrees, fruits, and vegetables everyone will love. Keep the Bucket frozen until you are ready to go, and each Bucket is organized by food and serving size. This is the perfect camping solution for building a foundation of quality foods.
Restocking
When it is time to restock, make sure you choose a company offering additional meals and ingredients that complement your overall camping solution. Make sure the foods are packaged and prepared identically to the originals, and there is a wide variety of choices.
- Wise Foods Creamy Pasta and Chicken. This food kit comes in 2.5 servings per pouch with six pouches per carton. This is an excellent tasting entrée every member of the family will love. The Creamy pasta and chicken contain a variety of vegetables to complement the meal.
- Appalachian Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Cereal. 2.5 servings in a convenient outdoor pouch.
- Early Dawn Egg Scramble Breakfast. The perfect way to begin a great day outdoors.
- High Plateau Veggie Chili Soup. A great outdoor food kit for the end of the day. Six per case.
Survival Packs
Emergency packs should be loaded with enough food and supplies to get a single person through five days of waiting for a rescue team. These packs should consist of emergency first-aid, clothing, and food. Investing in the right all-purpose emergency kit can be a lifesaver.
- Dehydrated Emergency Five Day Survival Backpack. Wise Foods has packed enough quality gear for a single person to survive in various weather conditions. The pack contains a small stove for cooking and heating the prepared meals, a flashlight, a survival whistle, and a hygiene kit. Nearly everything is included to keep a person healthy through any ordeal.
GPS Navigation
One of the great things about modern-day camping is the available electronic toys. There are so many that it is hard to decide which is best for a camping excursion. Without a doubt, consider a GPS Navigation device. One of the essential questions: Do I need a GPS Device? The short answer is, Yes.
If you are in unfamiliar territory or turned around on a hike, GPS Navigation can get you back on the right track. You can find yourself lost and in a dangerous situation. Without proper preparation and a pre-programmed GPS Unit, you can be in a lot of trouble.
Garmin is one of the best companies for GPS Navigation; their visual and audible directions are outstanding. Most of their units provide a host of navigational extras.
- Garmin Montana 700 GPS. Montana offers a variety of outstanding features, including TOPOA Active Mapping and land boundaries. One of the most valued features is the routable mapping of roads and trails and connecting wirelessly to other Garmin users. Montana has access to three satellite networks; GPS, GLONASS, and GALILEO.
Fire
Do not make the fatal mistake many new campers make and forget the essential lighter or matches. New campers make all the preparations necessary for a great trip with perfect food and then forget; how they will cook, or at the very least, warm their food.
- Kershaw Magnesium Alloy Fire Starter. The Kershaw is good for up to 3000 lights and works even in damp conditions. The Kershaw Lighter works on campers and grills as well.
- Pyro Putty Summer Blend. This 2-ounce can of putty allows you to build a fire anywhere. Eco-friendly and waterproof, campers can build a fire with up to 6-inch flames.
Final Word
No other activity can be as fun and exciting as camping in the great outdoors. The first few times out may be a little hectic and overwhelming, but camping is a beautiful sport as you build experience and equipment.
