Archive for June, 2011
Ten rules to avoid slipping when crossing streams
Slide trying to cross a small stream is one of the most unpleasant inconveniences and even potentially dangerous when we are outdoors, here are some simple rules discussed to account. Do not cross the first approach point without notice other: sometimes the first place where we reach the creek crossing is the best, sometimes not. [...]
The team of adventure and survival
“Knowledge about equipment that can be used in situations of survival , as well as in various outdoor activities is fundamental not only to get the most out of it, but that in case of emergency or exceptional until we can reproduce these tools through improvisation . The issue is obviously extensive and variable, since [...]
What to do in an unexpected rain?
“There’s nothing like a nice cabin in which to spend the night on the mountain or forest. However, cabins always have on hand. We can not always spend the night indoors, and in some cases not even have much equipment to do it. We sleep under the stars, or we can try to endure a [...]
Tips for trekking, travel on their garments
An important issue to be resolved in relation to adventure travel is that concerning the clothing best suited for such ventures. While the model and type of clothing that you use in your own travels will depend on your tastes and needs, there are some general matters to be observed: 1) – Must be tough. [...]
The mental strength endurance.
Since many assumptions can reach this conclusion. When you have driven in mountainous wild, unexplored and away from the tourist circuit. When you see the behavior of different members of groups exploring along different trips, it can be quickly reached. It sometimes happens that people with little or no training can exceed their fatigue, while [...]
A way to dispose of waste
If there is time to dispose of trash, you must burn what can burn, particularly in the case of cans, to increase its rate of oxidation, which is biodegradable and is buried. What is not degradable is transported back to civilization for further treatment. Never leave knowing toxic substances, ammunition , aerosols, flammables or other [...]
Bring appropriate clothing and footwear
Wear clothing and footwear appropriate to the terrain that we will pass, and the expected weather for the day. It is convenient to turn to dress in layers. This implies, therefore, be informed in advance as to the earth and the weather forecast, or else on the recommendations of the managers of the excursion.
RF health and outdoors
One of the adverse health less discussed (but controversial) of the latest wireless technology applications is the radio frequency, widely used in outdoor activities on phones, walkie talkies, handies, Wifi, Blutooth and other communications equipment, guidance, etc. Among the indisputable facts that show the level of injury potential of using cell phones and other devices [...]
Never leave your backpack
No matter what kind of bag you’re buying for your outdoor adventures, we recommend that you never abandon them. The most obvious reason for this advice is not being stolen, we must also take into account that the unaccompanied baggage is almost always removed for fear that the case of an explosive device planted by [...]
Chemical and physical protection against the sun
The incidence of solar radiation and UVA and UVB harmful rays that reach the Earth is growing. With knowledge of how to protect ourselves we can reduce the risk of skin cancer, which is becoming more common. Whether you are outdoors for leisure purposes in the natural environment as we move through the city outside, [...]
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