Surviving Long Road Trips
Being prepared for the inevitable and the unexpected is the best way to ensure the highest level of security when taking a long trip; it takes equipment, survival gear to get through when things go wrong while on the road or on the trail. There are some basic items that should be kept in the vehicle, regardless of where you are headed, or where you live.
In any vehicle there should be a set of jumper cables, in case there should be some issue with the battery. A gas container should always be kept on hand in the case you run out and need to walk to a gas station. A flashlight is an in car essential, as well as a jug of water and a spare bottle of oil as well, should there be some issue concerning the radiator or the engine. In addition to these items, a car should always have a blanket and a first aid kit to handle other kinds of emergencies. Besides what a vehicle ought to come with standard, these items can help out in case of a bind.
Aside from survival gear for the vehicle itself; one should make sure there has been survival gear packed for every individual. Information is what can make the difference in surviving most situations. Share information about your trip with someone you trust. Information given should include the destination and route, as well as dates; when you are leaving, when you should be expected back. This allows someone to know where to look and to send help in case something goes awry while away.
Survival gear for any person will include items necessary to live long enough to find help, or for help to arrive. Man cannot survive without water, so make sure you have a good canteen that is filled with water, if not two. It is recommended to have some food supplies with you; items with in protein, carbohydrates, and calories; surviving takes energy. Trail mix is a good example; jerky, even chocolate or peanut butter can make the difference. You want non perishable items that can be rationed if need be. Shelter is important in any survival situation, so either take a tent, or know how to fashion a lean-to. A good camping knife is an indispensible tool for survival, as it is a basic tool for cutting and even making other tools. With a knife it is possible to make traps for food or defend your self against a wild animal, as well as for digging if need be.
Some survival gear will depend on where you are going. In a cold climate, an emergency blanket can stave off hypothermia. In the desert, you will need shade. In any situation, you will need the ability to make fire, so take matches (water proof preferably,) or a lighter. A first aid kit should be with you at all times. Should a search party need to find you, a mirror is great for getting the attention of a helicopter or plane. Survival takes two things, knowledge and gear, so educate yourself and pack accordingly.
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