STAYING ALIVE
AUSTRALIA IS AMAZING. BUT IF
YOU FIND YOURSELF STRANDED,
YOU COULD BE IN FOR A WORLD
OF HURT…
We all love to get away. To escape our day jobs in
the city and get in touch with the splendour of the
Aussie outback, we go camping with the family.
It’s cost-effective, good for the soul and it gets
the kids off their damned screens. Caravanning,
offroading and camping are great ways to
entertain the whole fam, dad, mum, the kids and
the dog alike. We live in an amazing country, full
of sights and sounds that people from all over the
world travel to witness, and we’re lucky enough
to have it all in our own backyard.
But what would you do if the fourby broke down,
got bogged or ran out of fuel? There are plenty
of spots outside of the tourist sectors without
mobile reception; the threat of being stranded
for longer than your supplies will last is extremely
real. So if, or perhaps when this happens, it’ll
be up to you to keep calm and keep everyone
alive. Here’s what to do if you’re stranded…
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STAY WITH YOUR VEHICLE
Having one of your crew head a few hundred
metres away to find a bit of tucker during the day
is totally fine. But when search and rescue rock
up, you better believe they’ll be looking for a car.
They’re easier to spot than people are and will
offer an extra level of comfort for the little ones
during the night.
HYDRATE LIKE IT’S YOUR JOB
Australia is bloody hot at the best of times. Now
consider how hot it can get out bush. The kids,
especially, will need periodic hydrating on the hour
(supplies permitting). Avoid more frequent small
sips, opting for less regular, more hearty, gulps
to ensure there's enough H20 being absorbed.
Make sure you look after yourself too, though,
as it’s you who’s in charge of keeping
everyone safe.