Unlike
other species, humans are poorly equipped to deal with the dangers
posed by Mother Nature. Whether it's the extreme weather, treacherous
terrain, or being hunted down by predatory animals, humans have no
claws, fur, wings, or any other natural feature that could help them
survive these threats. Instead, humans need to rely on intellect to
create weapons and other tools for survival.
At times, nature can still have the upper hand over humans, making it nearly impossible to conquer the outdoors. As such, every backpacker worth his salt has to at least arm himself with a number of basic gear that he could use in a variety of ways. At the same time, it would be impossible for anyone to carry every possible tool he could use for an outdoor excursion.
Chief among the basic survival tools every backpacker needs is a knife. A knife can be used to cut ropes, carve prey, forage for food, and even as a weapon for self-defense. Another indispensable part of any survival pack is the first aid kit, which allows the user to tend to one's injuries until medical help is available. Other survival gear worth mentioning are fire starters, cooking accessories, survival food, and the ever-important tent.
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