ATV Camping Survival does not need to be rocket science but like everything else not being prepared can ruin a great adventure. Unfortunately life is full of surprises, some good and some not so good. So the more prepared we are for life’s little mishaps the better. ATV camping is no different and proper preparation is essential to a carefree adventure.
If you want to ATV Camp in the wilderness and want to maximize your chances of making the best of a bad situation, you need to have a properly equipped 4×4 utility ATV and the right survival gear. We will cover some basic camping survival items in future posts that could be very helpful if a mishap occurs while on a camping adventure.
Basic camping survival starts way before you even leave on your adventure, always plan your trips in advance and make sure everyone in your group is familiar with the area or has a good map of the area and aware of the campsite location. Everyone should have a basic understanding of how to use a map and a compass.
Before starting your adventure always make sure someone you trust is aware of where you are planning to camp and how long you will be gone. Make sure they are aware of what agencies to contact (and when) to initiate a search-and-rescue operation. Valuable time can be saved if the right agency is contacted immediately.
To help in preparation for a camping adventure in the wilderness is a good understanding of the “Rules of Three” for survival. Ignore them at your peril.
- 3 Minutes – The human body can not survive much more than three minutes without air.
- 3 Hours – The human body can not survive much more than three hours from a loss of body heat.
- 3 Days – The human body can not survive much more than three days without water.
- 3 Weeks – The human body can not survive much more than three weeks without food.
Have a checklist of necessary items for your journey and have enough food for three meals a day plus snacks. Food should be kept in seal tight containers (preferred) or zip-lock bags, if the animals can’t smell it then they are less likely to come looking for it.
Have enough water for 4 quarts per person per day. Pack extra clothing for the worst possible conditions the camping area is known for. If camping for several days make sure provisions have been made for extra fuel for the ATVs. Check the other fluids and make sure they are at the proper levels.
Stay tuned to our next post for more on ATV Camping Survival.
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