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Camping safety and survival tips and tools
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items Whenever going into the wilderness you always want to be prepared for any situation/emergency. Here’s a list of our favorite tips, tricks and tools to keep on hand to ensure you’re always ready for what’s next!
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Our must have safety/survival tools for all our wilderness adventures
The Midland ER310 Emergency Crank Radio keeps you in the know when it comes to severe weather. In addition to digital AM and FM, it features a weather band with NOAA Weather Alert Radio capabilities.
ER310 E+READY Emergency Crank Weather Radio
Stop bleeding up to 5 times faster with Advanced Medical Kits QuikClot Advanced Clotting Gauze. Keep this 3 in. x 2 ft. pack of gauze in your first aid kit so you can act quickly in emergencies.
QuikClot Gauze - 3" x 2'
Add peace of mind to any adventure with this compact satellite communicator. Weighing a mere 3.5 oz., it lets you message, send an SOS and share your location. Pair with your phone for maps and more.
Garmin inReach Mini 2 | REI Co-op
Don't get left out in the cold. The SOL emergency blanket reflects up to 90% of your body's heat back to you.
Emergency Blanket
A 2-in-1 safety and survival tool, the resqme Original 2-in-1 Emergency Keychain Car Escape Tool allows you to cut a jammed seat belt and break a side window in your car during an emergency.
Original 2-in-1 Emergency Keychain Car Escape Tool
Be prepared for the typical needs of 2 people on a short day trip with the compact HART Outdoor Day Hike first-aid kit. Clear compartments keep medical supplies organized, visible and easy to access.
Day Hike First-Aid Kit
With a pealess design that won't break or fail where other whistles will, the Vargo Titanium emergency whistle weighs only a tenth of an ounce. It's a great addition to any pack or emergency kit.
Titanium Emergency Whistle
The compact Sea To Summit Lite Line clothesline comes in handy while traveling and camping. No more hanging your towel from a tree limb!
Lite Line Clothesline
Ben's 30% DEET insect repellent provides up to 6 hrs. of protection against mosquitoes, ticks, flies, chiggers, fleas and no-see-ums.
Spray Pump Insect Repellent - 30 Percent DEET - 1.25 fl. oz
Clip this compact survival whistle to your pack or life jacket for added safety to your outdoor travels.
Four Function Whistle
Offering an optimal combination of spray time and distance, the Counter Assault Bear Deterrent pepper spray deploys a high-volume, atomized blast of concentrated spray to deter a bear attack.
Bear Deterrent Spray - 8.1 fl. oz.
Adventure Medical Kits Mountain-Series Backpacker kit is made for a 2 outdoor explorers on a 4-day foray into the wilderness. It has remedies for cuts, allergies, upset stomach and dehydration.
Mountain Series Backpacker Medical Kit
Light a fire in any conditions and at any altitude with this USB-rechargeable electric lighter. Touch a button and the dual arcs can ignite campfires and stoves on contact.
Fire Lite Fuel-Free Lighter
When you're hiking, gardening or playing outdoors, bring along Tecnu Detox Wipes. These waterless skin cleanser wipes effectively remove poison ivy and poison oak oils that cause rash and discomfort.
Detox Wipes - Package of 12
Get the essentials for starting a fire. This compact SOL tool comes with a steel striker, flint and magnesium rods, and a tinder cord lanyard so you can light a fire in any weather.
Mag Striker with Tinder Cord Lanyard
Helpful for minor backcountry injuries, the Sawyer SAM Splint uses soft aluminum alloy surrounded by foam to securely and comfortably immobilize an injured limb.
SAM Splint - Regular
Lash gear to your pack and start a fire in an emergency with this utility-grade tinder cord. It doubles as multipurpose paracord and easy-to-use fire starter so you're prepared for any adventure.
Fire Lite Reflective Tinder Cord - Utility Grade
A Swiss-made multi-tool with 13 indispensable functions—including rescue tools you hope to never have to use—the Swiss Army Rescue Tool is the pocket knife you can count on when every second counts
Rescue Tool Pocket Knife
A global traveler's dream with fast, easy performance, the Grayl GeoPress water filter and purifier bottle helps protect you from viruses, protozoa, bacteria, particulates, chemicals and heavy metals.
Grayl GeoPress Water Filter and Purifier Bottle - 24 fl. oz. | REI Co-op
Weighing only 2.3 oz. and taking up little space in a pack or emergency kit, the LifeStraw Peak Series water filter straw is ideal for backup filtration, emergency use and ultralight treks.
LifeStraw Peak Series Water Filter Straw | REI Co-op
Tips
The best articles full of all the safety and survival tips and tricks you’ll need to know before you go camping !
Camping safety tips from the US forest service
US forest service camping safety tips
Safety should always come first when you are camping, as it only takes one mishap for your entire camping trip to be ruined.
Camping Safety Tips | Common Mistakes to Avoid | KOA Camping Blog
Plan, Research, Seek, Know and take action all things discussed in this National park service article
Staying Safe - Camping (U.S. National Park Service)
Shelter. Water. Food. These three things are the building blocks of survival.
These are Basic Outdoor Survival Tips You Need to Know | KOA Camping Blog
as with everything in life, there’s a chance that things can go wrong during your trip. You always want to hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. Here are some of the worst-case camping scenarios and how to handle – or maybe even prevent! – th...
Camping Survival Guide: The Worst-Case Scenarios and How to Handle Them
As much as we all love camping and exploring the great outdoors, wilderness adventures are not without risks. Even the most well-constructed plan can be derailed due to unforeseen circumstances and unpredictable weather.
Top 10 Outdoor Survival Skills and Hacks - ReserveAmerica Articles