Things you should always bring into the woods
Here’s a list of things you should always bring with you to the woods, as they’ll be invaluable in case you get lost:
How to Not Get Lost in the First Place
You know what’s the best way to get back home safely? Don’t get lost in the first place! Here’s how to do it:
1) Plan your trip ahead – know your starting and finishing points, as well as everything in between
2) Memorize the general heading of your trip (N-S-E-W)
3) Make mental notes of every landmark you see as you hike (mountain ranges, waterfalls, bodies of water, etc.)
4) If it happens, recognize that you’re losing your sense of direction, turn back, and go home
About the author : Tomislav Lovrić is a journalist and freelance writer from Croatia. With a lifelong interest in the great outdoors, wilderness survival, and disaster prepping, he gained most of his knowledge through books and courses before expanding it through practical courses and exercises he participated in as a member of Artillery Reconnaissance of the Croatian Armed Forces, where he had served for close to three years.
He has a plethora of knowledge on practical survival skills, such as navigation, first aid, shelter construction, food and water collection, as well as disaster preparation, evacuation, firearms, ammunition, and combat.In his spare time, you can find him hiking, reading, writing, running, playing volleyball, or obsessing over Arsenal Football Club!
