Trail Survival
If you spend a lot of time on the trail, whether it is for trail recreation, trail travel or trail commuting, it is a good idea to be prepared for the worst. You may never need emergency trail supplies, but it’s a good idea to have them. Here is a brief list of some items it’s nice to have with you on longer trail trips. This list is specifically geared toward trail biking, but many of the items also come in handy for trail hiking, trail Trikke riding, etc.
- water
bike prepared
- snacks
- waterproof poncho or jacket (a poncho can also be used as a temporary survival shelter)
- multitool for fixing your bike
- spare bike tube and/or tire
- tire pump
- small knife or survival tool
- sunscreen
- matches (waterproof matches are best)
- portable water filter like the PurifiCup
Of course this list is just a suggestion. Each geographic region, trail and person require modifications, additions and subtractions. I’d love to hear what you think should be included on this list. Feel free to make suggestions by commenting on this blog post.
For other outdoor survival products, suggestions and updates, Rocky Mountain Survival has a great website with helpful tips, links and products for the serious survivalist or the weekend trail user. If you are looking for some great outdoor survival tools, you may also want to check out the products at Survive Outdoor Longer. They’ve got some nice, compact multi-tools to keep in your seat pack, day pack or cargo pants/shorts pocket.
2 comments
Great post Kevin. I always go prepared,you never know when you will need that little item.
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Great trail philosophy, Barry. I have to admit that I’m only fully prepared on my long trail trips. I’ve been very lucky that I haven’t faced any major emergencies on my day trips… knock on wood.