Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the best ways to make sure that I stay warm out in the wild?
A: Fortunately, you have some options with this area of concern which allows you to stay warm in a number of different situations. The first option, while quite fundamental, is still an essential item to have with you. This is the highly compactable, high density blanket. You can find models that actually fold down to a very small percentage of their unfolded size, which means you can easily make room for them in your pack. In addition, many other people have actually found that electric or battery powered socks have served them quite well. During extremely cold conditions, your body’s blood flow leaves the extremities to protect your core and your vital organs, which is why frost bite first effects your fingers and toes. So it has proven to be very helpful for people to have these specialty socks. In addition, a pair of undergarments that feature wicking properties will help keep perspiration off of your body and will help you maintain a warmer temperature.
Q: What can I do for tracking or location capabilities?
A: While many phones now feature a GPS built right into their operating system, these phones are not designed for use in the wilderness. Their designs are not durable enough to withstand the elements, and their signal strength is not designed to be able to help you make contact with others over a certain distance. So it is important to look into GPS and satellite phones and devices that are specially made for survival and wilderness situations.
Q: My pack is too heavy after I pack it with the essentials—what do I do about that?
A: Actually, you can still pack all the necessary supplies for a successful trip and still maintain a very manageable weight. This is done by looking for survival gear that has been specially made to be ultra light in weight. And new technology has allowed these items to still maintain their structural integrity and durability despite the significantly lower weight.
Q: I’m going to travel through multiple types of climates and terrain, do I need to do anything special in my preparations?
A: Actually, you do. Many people fail to recognize that not all survival items are made for the same conditions. Therefore, you will need to make sure you read through the conditions that each survival item is suitable for. For example, a desert survival pack will not necessarily hold up to the conditions present in extreme mountain conditions.
