Necessary Objects

We asked outdoor experts for their advice on survival and hiking tips. Know the facts before you go into the wild...and follow these easy guidelines.

When you go hiking, four-wheeling or simply for a walk in the wilderness, you'll need:

"1. Water. You must bring water with you for survival.
2. A means of communication. Walkie-talkies can work up to 26 miles now. People should know where you are.
3. A reflective mirror for signaling.
4. Proper clothing depending on the environment.
5. Energy Bars. When you go on trips, think ahead. Bring energy bars, they don't take up too much room and they give you the energy you need."

--Dr. Michael Zimring, Director, The Center for Wilderness and Travel Medicine at Mercy
Author of the book, Healthy Travel (Basic Health Publishing, 2005)