5 Saftey rules for in the bush

On Monday yesterday John ( a bush tramper) came in and talked to us about the things you need in the bush. Here are some things you need in the bush: Torch, Water, batteries, Lighter, Sleeping bag, Food, Bed roll, First aid kit for: blisters, headaches, cuts, bruises, rashes, insect bites. Warm clothes, tent or shelter, Beanie. There are some items that you will need to access fast. Here they are: Drink bottle, Raincoat\ wet weather gear, space to pack your clothes as you take them off and Gas cooker and cup. Before leaving you need to do these things: Tell someone where you are going and when you hope to be back, find someone to go with,  make sure you have all the right things like Compass, Maps, Emergency locator beacon. When you stop put on more clothes for example a windbreaker. Also find natural shelter and put on a beanie because did you know that 60% of your body heat goes out your head. There are some environmental factors are wind, Rain, Sun and Darkness. When you realise you are lost stay put. Did you know that wool gets 70% warmer when it’s wet. There are some plants to avoid they are stinging nettle and bush lawyer. Be careful in the bush.