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| Checklist For Outdoor Safety Gear Pack the "Essentials" and be prepared for minor injuries, sudden weather changes or delays. The following are items you should include in your pack: Candle Clothing (always bring something warm, extra socks, and rain gear) Compass First aid kit Food (bring extra) Flashlight Foil (to use as a cup or signaling device) Hat Insect repellent Map Nylon filament Pocket knife Pocket mirror (to use as a signaling device) Prescription glasses (an extra pair) Prescription medications for ongoing medical conditions Radio with batteries Space blanket or a piece of plastic (to use for warmth or shelter) Sunglasses Sunscreen Trash bag (makes an adequate poncho) Water Waterproof matches or matches in a waterproof tin Water purification tablets Whistle (to scare off animals or to use as a signaling device) |
1. Pay close attention to your
surroundings and landmarks, and
relate this to your location on a map.
2. Stay calm if you get lost. Panic is
your greatest enemy. Try to
remember how you got to your
present location.
3. Trust your map and compass,
and do not walk aimlessly. If you are
on a trail, don't leave it.
4. Stay put if it is nightfall, if you are
injured, or if you are near
exhaustion.
5. As a last resort, follow a drainage
or stream downhill. This can be hard
going but will often lead to a trail or
road.
surroundings and landmarks, and
relate this to your location on a map.
2. Stay calm if you get lost. Panic is
your greatest enemy. Try to
remember how you got to your
present location.
3. Trust your map and compass,
and do not walk aimlessly. If you are
on a trail, don't leave it.
4. Stay put if it is nightfall, if you are
injured, or if you are near
exhaustion.
5. As a last resort, follow a drainage
or stream downhill. This can be hard
going but will often lead to a trail or
road.
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Oregon is full of great camping site from National Parks
to State Parks. There are more than 50 parks with
year-round and seasonal campgrounds in the Oregon
state park system. Whether it's a beach site within view
of the mighty ocean or a cool spot high in the
mountains. Not only is it a beautiful drive to these spots,
but I would recommend them to anyone. If you have a
place you would like to share, please contact us!
to State Parks. There are more than 50 parks with
year-round and seasonal campgrounds in the Oregon
state park system. Whether it's a beach site within view
of the mighty ocean or a cool spot high in the
mountains. Not only is it a beautiful drive to these spots,
but I would recommend them to anyone. If you have a
place you would like to share, please contact us!