I've been into hiking the past 3 years and have reached the point of ultra light hiking (pack weight with 6 days of food at 22-24 lbs).
Got me thinking how hiking is a significant platform for survival especially if you have to bug out. Examples:
I can travel a good distance in a day over significant terrain (15-20 miles a day)
I can safely procure water using several methods
I can stealth camp and leave no trace
I have put my gear to the test under various conditions (snow, heat, storms, fog)
I can read a map effectively and use a compass
I have basic self aid skills with injuries (first aid certified)
I can make crude temporary shelters if gear fails
At any point in time I keep around 2 weeks worth of dehydrated and freeze dried foods in the house for future hiking trips.
Will it be great for long term survival. No but it will be great for a bug out to another location.
What are your thoughts?
Water Monkey
Got me thinking how hiking is a significant platform for survival especially if you have to bug out. Examples:
I can travel a good distance in a day over significant terrain (15-20 miles a day)
I can safely procure water using several methods
I can stealth camp and leave no trace
I have put my gear to the test under various conditions (snow, heat, storms, fog)
I can read a map effectively and use a compass
I have basic self aid skills with injuries (first aid certified)
I can make crude temporary shelters if gear fails
At any point in time I keep around 2 weeks worth of dehydrated and freeze dried foods in the house for future hiking trips.
Will it be great for long term survival. No but it will be great for a bug out to another location.
What are your thoughts?
Water Monkey