Getting lost in the desert can be frustrating and dangerous as the road would seem endless. All you can find around is heat, dry sand and dry plants. The road you are stuck on can be an endless road with no water, no food and no fuel. You need to fend for yourself till you get some help from a passing vehicle or till you find and reach the next town.
Surviving Tips for Desert
Here’s what you need to do before you get any help and are stranded with your vehicle in a desert:
- Drink plenty of water and ensure you have enough before you start out
- Carry easy to carry edibles because you may have to walk miles to reach the nearest gas station and/or town
- Wearing appropriate clothing would help – long sleeves and trousers, sun protecting fabrics, something wooly, a wind blocker, sunglasses and a hat
- You can also face a dust storm so carry a dust mask, bandana, and gas mask
- Being stranded at night can help because it can help preserve your energy while you walk to the nearest destination for help (a headlight and taillight on your clothing can save you from traffic)
- It can get very cold at night in the deserts so carry a warm sleeping bag to protect yourself
- Carry equipments to protect yourself from harmful and dangerous animals
It is always safe to use the vehicle for shelter. However, if you need water or fuel do not expect people to help on the highway. Instead, walk to the nearest gas station or town for help.