When you’re adventuring outdoors, you can sometimes find yourself in unfamiliar territory, put yourself in a risky situation or pick up an unexpected injury. As much as there is a potential to have a great time, there’s an equal potential for things to go quickly wrong.
That’s why it’s important to keep with you some survival essentials, just in case your adventure takes a turn for the worse.
Below, we’ll share with you an extensive survival checklist for those serious about keeping safe. Of course, it’s unlikely you’ll be carrying these all with you at one time, but they could come in particularly useful for different specific situations. Your needs will vary depending on the kind of trip you are taking. What would you add to the list?
- Cell phone
- GPS tracker
- Distress flares
- First aid kit
- Bear spray
- Pocket knife
- Compass and map
- Sleeping gear (sleeping bag, blanket)
- Tape
- Water filter
- Whistle
- Warm and waterproof clothes
- Travel hammock
- Flashlight
- Firelighter
- Emergency food reserves
- Bottle (or another container for water)
- Tent
- Tarp
- Gloves
- Batteries/solar charger
- Sunscreen
- Money
- Fishing equipment
- Ziplock bags for food and water
- Water purification tablets
- Cooking pot
- Poncho
- Binoculars
- Personal identification