Planning a hiking trip? You know you need to bring some emergency hiking supplies of some sort, even if it’s just a short trip. I’d recommend watching the following video to get a sense of what this Risks and Survival Instructor takes with himself on his own hike in the Everglades.
NB: (the video is silent for the first minute and the last minute or so).
The instructor shows you what he carries on his person as well as in his day sack for a 30 mile hike – to be completed in one single day. I’m a bit surprised at the amount of sugar he’s taking along with him. He’s concerned to pack in the calories to keep energy up, and sugar will certainly help, but face it, it’s not the healthiest way to do it. I’d take that kind of sugar along as a backup, not the main meal. Granted, he’s trying to travel lightly, but even jerky or granola bars would be healthier than that amount of candy.
Have you hiked through the Everglades? Any tips you’d offer? I’d say you should add bandages for your feet, especially if you’re not used to that much walking. Sunscreen, hydrogen peroxide for cuts (a general first-aid kit), and maybe also a tiny emergency radio.
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What, no sleeping gear? No mosquito net in the Everglades?
Good video,I agree about the GPS units. Although they are useful, nothing takes the place of a good compass and the knowledge to use it. I live in FL and the glades can be a tough. place to navigate.
Pocket bushman sucks balls.
it probly is more than enough knife but theres nothing like a good fixed blade by your side
The folding Bushman is a large enough knife, all that I would need would be the leatherman tool. If I was going out for an extended trip I might carry an axe/ heavy machete or Spetsnaz shovel for clearing brush/choping and digging etc. Snake bite kit etc. most snakes/animals will avoid you, I travel with the minimum amout of kit, and stay aware, if you carry all the “what if kit” your pack would weight a ton.
Very Informative video. This helped me with preparing my BOB.Thank you for sharing.
I was wondering why you don’t use a medium to large sheath knife and also why you don’t have a snake bite kit/pump?
Nice vid, I’m planing a few night stay in the local woods here in NW Florida, with just the bare nec; ie no shelter, no food. Know any good places for info?
Very nice video! Very helpful. I do small hikes through babcock ranch in south Florida. plan on staying over night with a small survival pack and sleeping arrangement. gotta love rice and MREs!!!! lol