The basic rules of survival in the hike

The basic rules of survival in the hike

- When going to nature, be sure to bring along a map, compass, communication equipment (mobile or cell phone and spare charged batteries to them).

- Inform about your route to relatives and friends. If possible, register with the local search and rescue team. Determine the key date of return. Agree on the frequency of communication sessions.

- Each member of the group should have matches with waterproof packing, a lighter, a knife, a minimum set of products.

- Moving on the terrain, mark on the map visible landmarks that will help you find your way back.

- If you are still lost, and you do not have a map or a compass, if possible, climb the highest tree and look around the neighborhood, then go to the highway, the railway, the river or the power lines - they will lead to the village.

- If possible, contact the rescue team. While waiting for rescuers, go to an open area (glade, river bank, etc.) Lay out on the ground and hang on the bright objects. This will help rescuers, if the search will be conducted from the air.

- In addition, before you go on a hike, make sure that you have learned the route well and you know the pathways along which your route will pass. Take an interest in the conditions of the terrain and the weather forecast. Be sure to bring your travel cards with you. To obtain reliable information, contact the local authorities.

- Make sure that your equipment meets the requirements of your trip. Bring a sufficient supply of food and beverages, necessary clothing, in particular, thermal underwear.

- Avoid hiking alone. The group that goes on a trip must consist of at least three people. If suddenly an accident happens to someone, one of the participants of the campaign will remain with the victim, and another will go for help.

- Be sure to inform your relatives and friends about the passage of your route and the expected time of your return from the trek.

- During the hike, try to follow the path and do not descend from it. Then you will never get lost.

- Before arranging a camp, be sure to familiarize yourself with the local rules for breeding open fire. In many places, open fire is prohibited by local regulations.

- Try not to disturb the environment with loud cries and music.

- Constantly take care of the environment. Try not to harm the flora and fauna. Be sure to take all your waste with you. And in the event that you find other people's waste, then manifest your culture and take them with you. Organic materials, although easily decomposed, must be buried or taken away with them. It is not necessary that animals eat this waste.

If you use detergents, then try to do this procedure at a distance of not more than a hundred meters from the water source.

- To go to the toilet is desirable at a considerable distance from the route and possible sources of water. For this purpose, it will be best if you dig out a small pit, which you then need to fall asleep. Use any fuel to burn used toilet paper.

- If you took a dog with you, do not forget to learn about the local rules of keeping animals. Try to keep it all the time on a leash. Local rules sometimes require this.

- Read local laws regarding fishing and hunting. In most cases, these activities need to have permission from local authorities.

- If you found damaged signs on the route, be sure to write down their exact location and inform the relevant authorities. The absence of such signs can create difficulties for other tourist groups.

- First aid. An integral part of the tourist equipment during the hike is the availability of a first aid kit. The first aid kit should include a set of tools and medicines for emergency care. This will include gauze compresses, bandages, antibiotic cream. Also included are various hand sanitizers, pain relievers and individual medications. The contents of the first aid kit should correspond to the peculiarities of weather conditions, terrain and various features of the region where your route will take place.