We can’t say enough you should know how to use all of your camping and walking gear – its no point having if you have no idea how to use it… gadgets are there to help you, not make you look cool.
Hibernate. Claim that the heat is affecting your health, and insist on spending most evenings and weekends camped out in your air-conditioned man cave or garage, watching baseball and MTV reality shows, and eating Hot Pockets.
Fatigue – Fatigue is unavoidable in any situation so it is best to keep in mind that it can and will lower your mental ability. Remember that in an emergency situation this is often the bodies way of escaping a difficult situation.
Carry a map of the area with you. Study the land before you see it. Refresh your navigation skills and have the skills necessary for using a map and a good compass. survival information is your main concern. By learning the lay of the land before you leave, your adventure will be a lot more enjoyable.
Forget going out and buying a $200 “tactical backpack” because the money could be better spent on other supplies. Just get a good backpack that won’t fall apart if you overstuff it, and one that will sit comfortably on your shoulders. You can spend less than $100, especially if you get something used on Craigslist.
Next, carry a small array of field equipment and 3 day bug out bag checklist that is very flexible in its use. You do not want to carry too much survival gear with you since it can get heavy and this can make the walk hard. The trick is to find things that serve multiple purposes and to carry those. For instance, you do not need to bring an axe for chopping wood and a hammer for driving in tent spikes. Both are made of metal and are rather heavy. What you will want to find is a hatchet with a blunt back end that can be used as a hammer.
Survival Kit – Create a survival kit that is compact and can fit into your pack easily. Take it with you whenever you go out. Leave the items in the basic Survival information pack. That way, you just need to pick up and go, without having to worry whether it’s all in there.
I think a check list would be a great place to start, get some items together to prepare a bug out bag with emergency supplies consisting of water, food, and some sort of shelter. This could consist of sleeping bags, tents and a first aid kit. Water is the most important thing to have on hand, make sure you have some water in storage one way or another. Bottled or in jugs, you may want to buy some sort of filtration system in case you need to filter water to drink. A person needs at least two quarts of water per day to sustain proper hydration. Figure a gallon of water per person for all needs of hydration, cooking and hygiene. Having the skills of obtaining and sanitizing water can be the difference life and death for you and your family since you can go without for more than three days.
Stay away from flooded areas. Even if it seems safe, floodwaters may still be rising. Tell them to never leave your side and never try to walk, swim, drive, or play in floodwater. You may not be able to see on the surface how fast floodwater is moving or see holes and submerged debris.
