What is the most important backwoods survival gear campers must take with them on outdoor adventures? If you’re trying to survive in the backwoods three things are critically important: first) fire or cooking gear second) shelter and third) clothing and equipment. So fire-making and shelter building skills are vital if you ever find yourself stranded outdoors.
1) Build a Fire – If you’re ever lost or stranded in the backwoods, building a fire is your number one priority. The fire will help to keep you warm, keep predators at bay and provide something to cook food on. Your fire should be built in a sandy or rocky area or near sand and water. So some of the most valuable backwoods survival gear you will ever own are: your matches!
Waterproof, strike-anywhere matches are great as are a cigarette lighter. You can also get a spark going using the flint and steel method. Make sure to aim the sparks at a pile of dry tinder. Electric sparks from a battery will ignite a rag dampened in gasoline. Any items that will help you start a fire are your most important pieces of backwoods survival gear.
2) Build a Shelter – Building a shelter which is insulated from the bottom, and protected from wind and snow can save your life. Any tools that can help you construct a shelter are critical backwoods survival gear. These may include string, rope, plastic, your tarp, or space blanket and anything you can use for digging. If you need to explore a cave make sure that you use a piece of string to guide you in and out.
You can enlarge a pit beneath a fallen tree and line it with bark or tree boughs or build a rock shelter in the shape of a U. The roof can be covered with driftwood and a tarp. You can also build a lean-to with poles or fallen trees and cover it with plastic, boughs, thick grasses or bark. Natural materials can function as backwoods survival gear during an emergency.
3) Clothing and Equipment – Backwoods survival gear includes any items that can offer you protection from the wind, rain, cold or snow. Natural fibers are best and can be layered. Wear your hat and make sure you have a waterproof outer layer.
4) Equipment – Backwoods survival gear and equipment should be easy to carry or use and help you to survive. If it doesn’t fit into this category leave it behind. Fire starters, waterproof matches and/or lighter, a pocket knife, goggles, compass, small first-aid kits and trail food are all essential and useful items.
5) Survival Kit – You can pack important backwoods survival gear in a waterproof container. This container can be used as a cooking pot and water receptacle and attached to your belt. A good backpack is also important. Pack a flashlight, extra jacket, socks and mittens, a pocket saw, gas camp stove, first-aid kit, emergency food, and a tent and fly. Whistles and flares are useful items in an emergency.
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