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If you are heading out into the wilderness, there is a slight chance you may get lost. It can happen to anyone, the weather conditions can change quickly or you may have an unforeseen accident, leaving you unaware of your surroundings, lost. There are some great inventions that can help you not to get lost on your next wilderness travel trip, starting from the very basic. You just need to know what is worth taking and what’s not. 1) Always have a compass. This might seem slightly overboard if you are just out for a walk in the woods but can become your best friend if thick fog rolls in and you can’t see your direction. Best learn how to use the compass first before venturing out into the woods, as it may look professional around your neck but if you did need to rely on it, can you read it? A mountaineering compass is the most common and has four cardinal points, north, south, east and west. On the compass is a needle, black at one end and red at the other with a large arrow, this is your direction of travel. The red end always points north, hold the compass still and point the arrow towards where you intend to go. Looking at the red end of the needle (pointing north) you can work out which direction you are traveling. 2) Make mental marker points. As you venture out you will inevitably pass a vast number of landmarks and objects, even funny looking paths or broken signposts. These are you’re your markers, remember then as you pass and if you do forget your route home you can follow these ‘breadcrumbs’ home safely. 3) Bring a map. May sound like a simple solution but not everyone does take a map with them. You may have sauna in the car but there is something more reliable than technology when out in wilderness travel situations, there is no battery to run flat and you can use it without requiring reception, which is not always available in remote areas. 4) Plan your route. If you plan your route using your map before you head out you can save time on arrival trying to figure out what direction you should be going. Leave enough time to get to and from you location before nightfall, and if you plan on being away leave a note in your car windscreen stating your name and when you intend to be back. If something serious does happen someone can notify that your car has been spotted and that you are two hours later than your arrival time. 5) Bring a mobile phone. Not everyone’s idea of getting away from technology but if you do get lost a simple call to someone could make all the difference. Just make sure you have a full battery and you’re in an area to get reception. 6) Choose the right clothing. Having the right clothing for your adventure can save you much discomfort. Never wear jeans to go exploring, they are heavy and wet jeans are very difficult to move in and avoid shorts, as this offers no protection. Hopefully now you know what to bring and what to avoid on your next wilderness travel trip, if you do get lost don’t panic. Use the skills you have just learnt and you will soon be home.
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