No Survivor is a Real Survivor without a Warm Hat
There have been times spanning many centuries when no man was a real man without a hat. An no woman was a real woman without a hat too.
Hats are often personal trademarks of the people who wear them. According to the place and time hat fashions varied - the tricorn hat of the eighteenth century French, the tophats and then later fedoras, the pillbox hat, and baseball caps so loved by the Americans. And of course the ubiquitous American cowboy hat continues to be in favor for both men and women throughout the world.
Through the ages hats have been worn for adornment, rank and personal protection. Hats have also been used as protection from the elements of cold, heat, wind, rain and snow.
Knights proudly wore plumed helmets into battle - and in the battle for survival no survivor is a real survivor without a hat. Specifically a warm hat.
When Water Becomes Scarce
I don't know about you, but as soon as I think about going without water I get thirsty. It is said that many of us routinely live in various states of dehydration because we do not drink enough water on a day to day basis. When you are even just a little dehydrated your physical and mental efficiency drops off dramatically and you set yourself up for a variety of health problems. In a survival situation when you need to function at your peak, the last thing you want to be is dehydrated.
How do you know when you are properly hydrated? One rule of thumb is that you should urinate “gin clear” at least once a day to insure you are drinking enough water and properly flushing out the waste materials your body processes. Dark yellow urine is sure sign you have not been drinking enough water.
Shelters You Can Take With You
A very important topic for those who venture into the outdoors is shelter. Specifically the kinds of shelters you can bring with you. If your mode of transportation is human powered, the special considerations of shelter weight and bulk come into play.
Whether or not you are planning to stay outside overnight, there is always the chance you may find yourself doing just that. Taking the wrong route, underestimating the time it takes to get from point a to point b, or perhaps becoming injured can make it necessary to hunker down for awhile. Changes in weather can also force you under cover. For this reason at least a basic shelter should always be included in your kit.
Survivor Essentials
Every survivor has her favorite take along survival items. Often these items are tossed somewhere inside a pack or the trunk of a vehicle and pretty much forgotten.
It is important that you carefully compile a complete list of what it takes to survive in the variety of situations you are likely to encounter. And it is just as important to maintain these survival items in an easy to access survival kit and know how to use them to their fullest extent. Like an old friend, if you carefully maintain your kit it will be there for you when you need it most.
A Popularity Contest to Avoid
What are the top ways to meet your end in the outdoors? Lions and tigers and bears? An angry stingray? Not likely. While there are many ways to loose your life in the wilderness, a mere handful account for about 90% of fatalities. And they are not necessarily the ways you might think.Insect Repellent
When biting insects descend like a plague, the survivor is prepared and knows what to do. Read about the strategies and methods used to keep the bugs at bay.15 Essentials
Bring these fifteen essential survival items wherever you go and you can survive just about any situation.MREs
Meals Ready to Eat or MREs for short are the US military answer to the old bad tasting C and K rations of yesteryear. MREs are more nutritous and better tasting, last a long time in the field, and are available in many different configurations.Emergency Food Bars
Emergency food bars are a good addition to any survival kit. Store a package of food bars in the trunk of your car and another in your backpack and you have a basic food supply for three days. Food bars are packed with energy and nutrients, store well, and last for five years. If you want to survive, emergency food bars are a step in the right direction.Most Popular Ways to Die in the Wilderness
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