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1. Learn firemaking. Practice in your yard if you have to, but try to start that fire with one match. Try it the next time its raining too. 2. Learn to pitch a tent. Do it wrong and the rain will come in, or the the wind will tear the seams. Tents should be pitched tight, and you should be able to set your tent up in a few minutes. 3. Learn how to stay warm. Practice camping in the yard, to see how blocking the wind, wearing a hat, and eating fatty foods before sleeping can keep you warmer. 4. Learn to cook over a fire. Its not as easy as it seems. Block the wind, cover the pan, keep the fire small and concentrated. Practice, and time yourself. Faster is better in a jam, and its always possible your stove will break. 5. Learn about edible plants. Knowing how to identify cattails and three or four wild edible berries can make a trip more enjoyable, especially if you ever lose your food to a bear. 6. Learn how to walk. Learning how to pace yourself and how to move comfortably over rocky terrain means youll be less tired, and less likely to twist an ankle. 7. Learn about animals. Can you tell if a bear is bluff charging or stalking you? If its the latter, playing dead will make you a bears supper. Hint: lots of noise usually means he just wants to frighten you, but you need to read up on this one. 8. Learn to watch the sky. Is that a lightning storm coming or not? It might be useful to know when youre on that ridge. Learn the basics of predicting weather, and youll be a lot safer. 9. Learn basic first aid. Can you recognize the symptoms of hypothermia? Do you know how to properly treat blisters? Good things to know. 10. Learn navigation. Maps dont help if you dont know how to use them. The same is true for compasses You dont need to be an expert in wilderness survival to enjoy a safe hiking trip. It can help to know a little more though. Use the backpacking skills list above, and learn something new. |
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