Walking up hills or a slope will keep your ankles in shape. If your are
walking put some weight in your backpack the extra weight will make your
muscles work harder. Another great exercise to do in the winter to
keep in shape for hiking is swimming. Swimming works your arm and legs and
is a good cardiovascular work out. If the weather is bad and you have a set
of stairs in your house or apartment use them to walk up and down. Make sure
to ware your backpack with extra weight.
Work your lower legs by walking on the steps with just your toes this is
good for your calf muscles. Brace yourself with your arms on the back of a
couch or chair and with a weighted backpack do several repetitions of deep
knee bends.
Keep hydrated and drink plenty of water and food high in proteins and
carbohydrates after each work out. There are many other work outs for
backpacking and hiking so only do the ones that you are comfortable with.
Staying in shape will help you enjoy getting out there hiking and
backpacking.
How to survive in the wilderness,
backpacking survival kit plan
. If you plan on taking a backpacking trip or camping in the deep woods.
Here are a few ideas on having a wilderness survival kit and plan.
First have a plan with maps and locations of emergency stations, water
sources, and research what kind of wild life inhabitants are in the area.
Make duplicate copies of you hiking or camping plans and leave it with
relatives or friends. This is most important if you get lost so that the
rescue personal have a idea of where to start their search patterns.
Your survival kits needs to have water proof matches or some kind of
fire stick. A extra compass and maps of the area. You can put in a small
knife or razor blades and a small flash light and extra batteries. I have
seen survival knives in sporting good stores that have water tablets,
fishing line and hooks, small bandages and antibiotic cream all in the
handle.
There are many other safety items you should carry in a survival kit it
just depends on the area you are going into. A whistle is also good to have
if your hurt or fallen where rescuers can't see you. You can take a cell
phone but keep it turned off to save the battery. If you are in the deep
woods it probable will not have reception so don't waist the battery.
Buy a survival book on food and making shelter in the wilderness. This
can be a great help if you get lost. If you have a GPS meter you can use
that to figure out where you are and then use it with the map. You can enter
your location in the GPS. This will mark the area you are in and keep you
from walking in circles.
You should also pack some extra dry clothing incase you get wet this can
be serious and can cause hypothermia to set in if it gets cold at night.
Water is what you will need the most ,take at least 2 light weight
containers, one as a backup and plenty of water purification tablets.
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