Vehicle Survival

When we talk about vehicle survival we are referring to a situation usually in a remote location where you becoming stranded with your vehicle, your vehicle may have broken down, you may have crashed or you may have become stuck in the sand or mud.

The thing to remember if you are in a desert environment always stay with your car there are very few exceptions to this rule such as if you are 100% sure of your location and by travelling a short distance by foot you can reach help.

The benefit of travelling by Vehicle is it is the car that is carrying the equipment so err on the side of caution and pack more that the basic survival kit, pack items that are essential to survival for that environment.

Take equipment for you and equipment for the car:

Vehicle survival Kit:

        1.   Shovel

        2. Jumper cables

        3. Spare fuel jerry can

        4. Cell phone

        5.   Map

    ·Learn how to repair basic mechanical problems.

    ·Prevention is better than cure if you are travelling to a remote location having a full inspection to highlight any potential problems.

    ·Check the weather forecast before you leave.