Hike safety

Hike safety

Using UHF radios for hiking

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UHF radios can be a valuable tool for enhancing your hiking experience and staying connected in the wilderness. It’s important to understand the limitations of UHF radios and always carry alternative means of communication.

Why carrying a torch is essential

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A torch is an essential tool for hiking safety that should not be overlooked. It provides crucial benefits such as enhanced navigation, emergency preparedness, campsite setup, wildlife awareness, and personal security.

Satellite communicators compared

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There are dozens of options for portable satellite communicators so which one is right for you? Iv’e checked out some of the most popular ones for hiking, bushwalking and trail running; the Garmin inReach, SPOT and ZOLEO.

Track closed: Is it still OK to hike?

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While some of us may still think it is OK to drive along a closed road, open a locked gate, enter a closed park or walking track, it is not! This blasé attitude places people in danger, including those who are regularly sent to perform rescues in areas that are closed.

Think before you TREK

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NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is encouraging all park visitors planning a remote adventure or multi-day walk this year to Think Before You TREK.

Plan to survive your hike

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There are many specialist skills that set outdoor professionals apart from the rest of us. We don’t all have to be experts to be safe in the bush. Make sure you prepare before stepping foot on the trail and carry the gear you need for what you are doing.