If you go for a vacation, hike, or go out and do anything in the desert, BE PREPARED! You should always bring enough water, food, medicine, and something to shade yourself. Many unexpected thing can happen in the desert. Without being prepared, you could very easily die.
When you are going to take a trip to
the desert, here are some very important things that you definitely should
do.
• Tell a neighbor, friend or family member exactly what your plans are.
Tell them where you are going, what day you plan to return, and most importantly
tell them if your plans change.
• You also need to bring little things like lighters, compasses, a whistle,
a mirror, a pocket knife, and a cell-phone.
• One of the most important things to remember is water. You must have
at least three gallons of water for everybody that is going. Water is essential
to living in the desert.
• Make absolutely sure that the vehicle you are taking is in good condition.
It cannot have any leaks, loose belts, etc. You must also have a repair kit
with extra gas, belts, and everything that you would need to repair a vehicle.
• Make sure that the vehicle you are taking is equipt for where you
will be driving . Make sure that it is able to drive off road.
• If your vehicle does break down and is unable to start or get repaired
again, DO NOT LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE! Stay where you are and try to get a signal
on your phone.
As you can see, the desert is not the best or safest place to take a vacation. All of the things on this list are absolutely necessary. Do not take anything for granted in the desert. You can easily be hurt or killed if you do.