Wilderness Travel Survival Essentials

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Wilderness Travel Survival Essentials

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Travelling is usually the highlight of most
peoples year but dont let paradise turn to
hell. With a few simple supplies you can reduce
the risk of serious injury or illness during your
wilderness travel break.  
First Aid is a skill for life but if you have
not completed a first aid course, the least you
can do is take a first aid kit with you and learn
a little about potential hazards in the area you
are travelling to as each year thousands of
people are injured and some even die needlessly
on wilderness travel trips.
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First aid kits are widely stocked in supermarkets
and other retail shops, so there is zero excuse
for not being prepared for less life threatening
incidents while away.  
Sunburn is a common injury when
travelling but when Aloe Vera is not on hand,
burn gel is a great help and remembering to drink
plenty of fluids. Sunburn is often not seen as a
danger but in extreme cases this can be life
threatening, so be careful and always wear sun
protection if possible.
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If your travels are throughout China,
India, Tibet or Egypt then be sure to bring some
Imodium to avoid any stomach discomfort. Often
these countries fail in food preparation
standards compared with our own and our stomachs
cant handle the types of bacteria often found in
these foreign food and water. Travel related
illnesses such as diarrhea and vomiting are often
caused by contaminated water. However, chlorine
tablets are a quick and effective way of ensuring
your drinking water is always clean, even where
bottled water is not available. In many countries
such as Egypt, Morocco, all of South East Asia,
Africa, South and Central America and some parts
of Europe, western travellers are not advised to
drink the water as bacteria can upset stomachs
very quickly.
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With all the allergies going around these days,
its a good idea to carry Anti-Histamines, even
if youre not allergic to anything that you know
of. On wilderness travel trips plants, insects
and foods that you have not come across before
which could cause a reaction so dont take
chances and always check with your doctor as to
what medication to take with you on your travels.
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