Outdoor activities such as trekking, hiking, etc can cause you a great a deal of challenges. Sometimes, the needs are unexpected for which you would have necessary equipments and gadgets all packed for an emergency situation.
Packing for Cold Trips
Incase you are treading higher altitudes or lost and marooned in snow, be sure to carry the following with you:
- Insulators such as blankets, jackets, sweaters, etc
- Carry enough water (never feed on snow which can take away all your energy and heat from the body which you would need at that time)
- If you are lost in the snow, take off the layers of clothing to prevent perspiration because perspiration causes excessive and quicker cooling when dry
- If you have been stranded from an airplane crash, tear off the aluminum sheet from below the seats of tables and make a funnel to make water from the ice and drink
Packing for Hot Trips
For treading hot places and/or having lost your way there, you would need the following:
- Carry electrically power backed fans and plenty of water
- Jackets, sweaters can be necessary because even hot places can be very chilly on nights
- You may need a machete or a knife but in case you are travelling by flight it maybe a problem
- Grab an aluminum sheet from the table if you experience a crash (can be used to collect water)