By Joe O'Leary

Untamed, without end harsh, and occasionally harmful: the wasteland would possibly not sound like a fantastic vacation vacation spot, however the numbers of survivor women and men is starting to be each year. And with this advisor to each open air adventure, they are going to be capable to face the weather. From discovering nutrients to construction shelters, assembling a survival equipment to heading off poisonous crops, beginning fires in any climate to discovering water, it's choked with serious skills.

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All these features will help to make a load more comfortable to carry. A zipped pocket in the lid for small items of kit that you might want to get to without having to rummage through the main compartment is useful, as are removable side pockets. But be wary of too many ‘extra features’, which ultimately mean more stitching on the outside of the bag and more chance of leakage and breakage. I sometimes rub waxed cotton jacket wax into the lid of a rucksack, as this is the part that seems to get most soaked by rainfall.

Being able to roll up your sleeves is important, especially when dealing with dirty jobs such as preparing wild game to eat. Any opening, such as the hem, hood and cuffs, should have closure devices to pull it in nice and tight. Too many pockets mean more stitching to let in moisture, but an easily accessible zipped pocket designed to hold a map, compass and torch is a must. A couple of hand-warmer pockets on the hips are also useful. Any zips should be covered with a storm flap to keep out the rain, and if the zip pullers are a bit small, add a loop of strong cord so that you can operate them with gloved fingers in winter.

All your winter gloves should have cord loops that can be fastened further up around your arms to prevent the wind snatching them away from you when you’re eating your sandwiches. FOOTWEAR Unless you’re particularly lazy, you’ll spend a lot of time on your feet, so socks and boots choices are extremely important. Socks Yet again, natural fibres take the top spot here, and socks with a high wool content are the most comfortable choice for tramping about the great outdoors. A pair of thin liners with a slightly thicker second pair will help to prevent blisters when walking long distances.

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