00:00yeah there's this really handy acronym which i feel like i use it all the time but because it's
00:06you know acronyms stick they help us remember what to do so it's t-r-e-k trek so it's t for
00:13take everything you need so that's not just your food and your water because hey we're all fueled
00:18by snacks but it's also your first aid kit and taking in terms of what you're wearing so your
00:23clothing and the right kind of footwear making sure with your clothing here's something i also
00:27like to talk about is make yourself visible in the bush a lot of outdoor retailers tend to love
00:33selling beige and olive green or black even camo style clothing but wearing bright colors certainly
00:40helps searchers find you if you do get into trouble so that's the t for take what you need
00:45r is register your intention which is just a fancy way of saying tell somebody where you're going
00:50exactly like this gentleman just did e is emergency communication so that's that plb that satellite
00:57communicator because so often all these places we love to explore and we love to spend time in
01:04nature because we're out there to get these amazing benefits we know of a lot of them don't have mobile
01:10phone coverage so having one of those devices is absolutely absolutely essential and then k the last
01:15one know your route and stick to it so having a way of navigating in the bush but also thinking about
01:21choosing the right hike the right adventure for you in the first place so don't choose something way out
01:26of your capability choose something if you're looking at the australian walking track grading system
01:32there's five levels there one is wheelchair friendly and five is super hardcore and gnarly and you know
01:38maybe if you're starting out try starting with a one or a two and then building your way up so you can
01:43make sure you're setting yourself up for success and for that great time in the bush
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