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Small Can of Lighter Fluid- This is great for getting a fire started the easy way.
For Luxury Only, A Roll of Toilet Paper- Your rear end will thank you…well until you
run out…then it time to gather leaves!
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Okay, so I think we covered all the general and necessary items you need to have in
your pack. Don’t worry, I know it seems like a lot, but it’s not and it will all fit into a
basic field backpack. (Excluding the rod, this will stick out the top of the pack) I know
some of you may be thinking some of these items are not necessary to have, but I beg
to differ. Everything I have listed above is the exact list I have in my pack and you
should too. The first time you are lost, scared, and confused, and you reach in your
pack for something you need and you don’t have it because you thought “you wouldn’t
NEED it” you will be irate with yourself, I promise.
When it comes to your pack I would suggest you find one with a waist strap for
added support for your back. What you will be carrying won’t weigh a ton, but after a
while you will be glad you spend the extra money for a good pack.
You should purchase a good pair of high top hiking shoes for thin insulated boots to
give support to your ankles in rough terrain and for warmth.
As for what you’re wearing never go out in the wilderness without adequate clothing.
Don’t wear a short sleeve shirt and a coat for an Eskimo! Dress in layers! This is very
important. If you start to sweat your clothes will become wet and you could get a cold
and you are also dehydrating your body.
Now that we have covered what you need to have with you let’s start getting into
some skills you need if you want to survive the wilderness alone.
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