Are You Prepared for Every Scenario?
Earlier this month, a rock slide buried part of State Route 410 in Washington State beneath a mammoth pile of rubble. The road was made impassable, and more than a thousand people were forced to evacuate their homes in the Cascade Mountains. Either that or they remained trapped for a few days without supplies or access to civilization. The fact is, these freak occurrences aren’t unusual in nature.
Part of what makes the great outdoors so intriguing and attractive is its ability to flout man’s expectations. While we cannot control every aspect of a camping trip or backpacking excursion, it’s best to be prepared just in case of disaster. Seasoned outdoorsmen should set aside their pride and invest in a few camping first aid kits. Of course these kits are especially useful for a novice hiker.