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Whether you’re going camping, backpacking, or hiking, there are a few essential pieces of equipment necessary to ensure safety and an enjoyable wilderness experience for all involved. The most important item to have is a first aid kit; it’s essential just in case of injury, snakebites, or infection. It’s also important to have a compass and map, or if you want to go modern, a handheld GPS unit can be purchased easily at your favorite GPS store. When venturing into the wilderness apparel like warm clothing, rain gear, gloves, and hiking boots can help you to stay dry and warm if you happen to become cold. Hypothermia can be a real danger in the outdoors, even in warmer locations where you wouldn’t think it.
It’s also important to notify a close family member or friend where you are going and when you intend to come back. If you are lost or injured in the wilderness and no one knows about it, you run the risk of not being found until its too late.
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My wife and I recently moved from a townhouse in the city to a rustic cabin in the woods. A few of our friends were skeptical about this “downgrade” because our new home lacks the square-footage and desirable urban location of our old one. But they fail to consider the huge swath of property that came along with the new residence. I’m already doing some amateur surveying in preparation for some ambitious additions.
The first few times I surveyed the land, I almost got lost. It’s tough to find distinctive landmarks in a densely wooded forest. Luckily, my wife got me a handheld GPS unit at a GPS store to take with me in case I lose my way. It also comes in handy for informal mapping. I can easily tell where the property begins and ends, which has expedited the surveying process tremendously.
What makes Tiger Woods so much better than the average golfer? A few obvious answers come to mind right away: natural talent, years of intensive practicing, access to the best golf courses and equipment. But Tiger also makes his own job much easier by hiring a professional caddy. Most casual golfers lack the financial resources to indulge in such a luxury.
Professional golfers rely on caddies to read the greens and offer strategic advice as they walk around the course. One of the caddy’s most valuable skills involves estimating the distance to the hole and recommending a club selection. This at least can be replicated by recreational players through the use of a Bushnell Yardage Pro. The Yardage Pro calculates yardage to a greater degree of accuracy than a human being could ever hope to achieve, and it can shave strokes off a player’s round.