Intro

Hello everyone and welcome to the first episode of Wilderness Matters where we discuss the skills, science, and gear necessary to enjoy the outdoors safely and responsibly. I’m your host Joe, the creator of Balefire Outdoors on YouTube. Today I want to establish why being prepared is so important for outdoors enthusiasts and how it will serve as the backbone for the rest of our discussions.

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Episode Rundown

S1E1 – Preparedness 101

Written & Directed By Balefire Outdoors

Synopsis: We discuss what it means to be prepared when outdoors and what I feel are the most important things to focus on for beginners.

Discussion

• What does it mean to be “prepared”?
• Expecting the worst & the 72-hour scenario
• The five most important skills
• Train for success
• Do the 10 C’s really cut it?
• The "Double D Method" for packing (Distance & Duration)
• Notes on nutrition
• The most import tool you can buy
• Handling self defense appropriately

Overall Thoughts

No matter what you plan to do outdoors you need to be prepared for it and any emergencies that may happen along the way. The vast majority of camping and hiking problems stem from people not paying attention, doing something above their skill level, or neglecting to bring the proper gear. Don’t be the person who has to call in Search & Rescue because you failed to plan your outing appropriately.

Coming Up Next Episode

Catch us next time where we discuss the biggest cliché in the outdoors preparedness and survival arena, drinking your own urine. Yuck.

Links

• Balefire Outdoors Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BalefireOutdoors
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