For an adventurous kind of trip, you might want to consider taking a trip to the wilderness. It is a good way to get away from the hustle and bustle of your metropolitan life and reconnecting with nature. It also allows you to breath in that much needed fresh air and enjoy a laid back life without having to rush anywhere. But just before you head on to the wilderness, there are some tips that you need to remember so that nothing will go wrong on your trip.
- You need to respect the wildlife at all times. When you don't, things could go wrong especially when you come across animals that are territorial or simply vicious when they feel that they are threatened.
- You also need to be mindful of the temperature during your scheduled trip. During winter, it can get really cold and day time can be shorter. It is not advisable to travel in the wilderness during winter without any companion unless you are an expert with the right skills and equipment.
- During summer, insects can be your enemy. Their bites can be a nuisance and you can fight this off by applying insect repellents. You might also want to find bug-resistant clothing to further ward off these insects.
- Regardless of what outdoor activity that you are doing, it is important that you always have a presence of mind and common sense as well. Without these, you might not find these activities as enjoyable.
- Even though you will only be out for a short trip, it is necessary that you let someone know about your trip. They need to have details like where you will be going and when you will be back. So if in case you are not back by the time or date that you said you will be, the person will be aware of it and where he or she should be looking for you. You might have gotten injured and in that case, time is precious.
- However, avoid any unnecessary rescue efforts. This means that you need to carefully plan out your trip. When you will be out during winter, you will be wearing more layers of clothes. Thus a hiking trip that will only take an hour during summer might take as long in the winter. So make sure that you take things like this into consideration. You should always have a first aid kit with you as well as extra food and drink rations just in case. If you plan to go on a boat trip, you need to wear a life vest at all times even if you are a good swimmer. Cold water can easily drain your energy and you might end up drowning without a life vest.
Other important safety tips:
- Wool clothing is preferred over cotton clothing. Even when wool gets wet, it is still able to retain its warmth.
- When you build a fire, make sure that you build one on gravel, sand or earth. Never ever leave the fire unattended and make sure that you put it out once done.