what not to eat

Product/Skill: Survival/Safety   Interest: General Outdoor

Dont eat yellow snow.. unless of course its lemon sorbet

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The simplest things are often what save you in a

Product/Skill: Survival/Safety   Interest: Mountaineering

Michael wrote: The simplest things are often what save you in a suddenly dangerous situation, and the simplest and most effective is a Storm Whistle, kept close (around the neck, on the front of jacket etc) at all times.
Your bright coloured clothing may allow helpers to spot you once they are close but it is the whistle that will let them know to search. And the Storm Whistle, which will work underwater, is far louder than the penny pinching basic whistles most people carry. It is so loud that if possible you should cover your ears before blowing. One of the best £5 investments you will ever make.

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1. If facing on a long walk in to a winter route,

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Anna Bochenska wrote: 1. If facing on a long walk in to a winter route, with winter climbing/stiff boots, on ground not necessarily designed for such boots (eg. rochks, gravel etc), its a good idea to take some climbing tape (like that used to strap fingers) and tape up the backs of ones feet. This is great to avoid blisters, especially if this is the first day of a longer trip.
2. Cut a candle in two and stick it in your first aid kit, great for dark nights in lonely bothies.
3. Condoms are great to keep injured limbs (fingers, toes) dry for the time it takes to get real help

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Always tell someone you know and trust where you

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James Crossley wrote: Always tell someone you know and trust where you are going, which route and estimated time of arrival back at base. Never venture into areas you are not totally safe and confident with and ALWAYS carry the correct equipment. Safe climbing is dependant on common sense and local knowledge. Stay safe out there. James

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In an emergency it is always worth dialing 999/911

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Paul wrote: In an emergency it is always worth dialing 999/911 on your mobile phone even if you do not appear to have a network connection. Emergency calls are carried on any available network at your current location not just the network that you are subscribed to.

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Know your limits and be honest with yourself. If

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ric wrote: Know your limits and be honest with yourself. If the weather looks bad and you have your doubts stay at home. It costs £7k an hour to fly a search and rescue helicopter and the crews all have families. Its not worth risking their lives as well as your own

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Always tell someone your chosen route an a est

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greg lennon wrote: Always tell someone your chosen route an a est time to be back at. and carry a mobile phone

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Further to all previous tips regarding tying laces

Product/Skill: Survival/Safety   Interest: Mountaineering

Julie Bernasconi wrote: Further to all previous tips regarding tying laces may I suggest that you keep bows of laces to the outside of the boot /ankle -I have seen a serious accident caused by people catching " surplus bow -lace" on the hooks of the opposite boot-a small trip/tumble can turn into a major fall in certain scenarios-you have been warned .

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Always carry a couple of hi viz orange plastic

Product/Skill: Survival/Safety   Interest: Walking

Bill Ellingford wrote: Always carry a couple of hi viz orange plastic emergency bivvy bags, why? Apart from all the well documented temporary hi-viz emergency bivvy uses, try these:
1. Makes a great waterproof liner that can be tied shut for the largest of rucksacks when the going gets tough
2. Can help drag equipment over soft snow
3. Can be used to sled down a snowy slope
4. Cut a hole for your head and use as an emergency cagoul if your waterproofs get damaged

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