Light is essential for seeing in the dark when hiking or camping or during an emergency like a power outage.Without the ability to see in the dark one is at a disadvantage being only able to do activities when the sun is up.
Light is essential for seeing in the dark when hiking or camping or during an emergency like a power outage.Without the ability to see in the dark one is at a disadvantage being only able to do activities when the sun is up.
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Being able to attain clean water is an issue when camping, or backpacking. This means that water has to be taken from a water source and treated for harmful microorganisms like Giardia or Cryptosporidium. Water can be abundant in many locations but it has the rick of containing impurities, bacteria or parasites that can cause illness or death. There are several methods of making water safe to drink from boiling the water to using homemade filters. A bug-out-bag or BOB is a portable kit that contains a number of items needed to survive for a short amount of time, usually 72 hours, A BOBs main focus is evacuation distinguishing it from a survival kit, boating/aviation emergency kit or a fixed-site disaster supply kit. Other names for BOBs are 72 hour kit, a grab bag, or a GOOD bag (get out of dodge). The purpose of a BOB is to provide aid when one needs to evacuate. Since disasters are typically regional your BOB should be made specific to your area. There are many ways to make fire without the use of flint and steel or matches. Both are medical items and can be found within ones first aid supplies. Potassium permanganate is an inorganic chemical compound KMnO4. It is used as a disinfectant as well as a treatment gonorrhea and candidiasis. |
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