Camping in the forest with an overnight stay. How to prepare, what to take. Rules of conduct on an excursion or tourist trip Rules for tourism in the forest

On this page, your attention is offered tasks for the OBZH Olympiad in grade 10. You will find examples of test questions and situational tasks that are offered to participants in the school and regional stages of the Olympiad. We advise teachers to use the proposed tasks in order to conduct a trial Olympiad during the lesson and help students assess their abilities. Tenth graders will find out which sections school curriculum they need to repeat and thus be able to prepare for the Olympiad.

At the bottom of the page are written the correct answers to the tests and solutions for situational tasks. Using Olympiad tasks on life safety with answers and solutions, you can save time on checking and evaluating the results. It also allows students to prepare on their own.

OBZh Olympiad Grade 10

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Test tasks

1. For what purpose was the RSChS created?
A) forecasting emergencies in the territory Russian Federation and conducting emergency rescue and other urgent work
B) combining the efforts of central and executive authorities, constituent entities of the Russian Federation, cities and regions, as well as organizations, institutions and enterprises, their forces and means for the prevention and elimination of emergency situations
C) ensuring priority life support for the population affected by emergencies on the territory of the Russian Federation
D) provision military security Russian Federation

2. You are in a forest where a fire broke out. Determine the sequence of actions.
1) quickly leave the forest in the direction of the wind
2) determine the direction of the spread of fire
3) choose an exit route from the forest to a safe place
4) determine the direction of the wind

A) 4, 2, 3, 1
B) 1, 2, 3, 4
C) 3, 2, 4, 1
D) 2, 1, 4, 3

3. Determine what to do after reporting an accident at a chemical plant near your home. You do not have personal protective equipment, shelter, and the ability to exit the accident zone:
1) turn on the radio, TV, listen to information
2) entrance doors cover with a thick cloth
3) tightly close all windows and doors
4) to seal the dwelling

A) 1, 2, 3, 4
B) 2, 1, 3, 4
C) 4, 2, 1, 3
D) 3, 2, 1, 4

4. The destructive power of a hurricane lies in the combined action of:
A) wind and water
B) water and atmospheric pressure
B) atmospheric pressure and wind
D) wind and top layer of the earth

5. An ammonia leak occurred during an accident at a chemically hazardous facility. You live on the fourth floor of a nine-story building. What will you do if your house is in the zone of infection?
A) stay in your apartment
B) hide in the basement of the building
B) go upstairs
D) ventilate the room and stay in your apartment

6. What GO signal means the howling of a siren, intermittent beeps of enterprises and vehicles?
A) air raid
B) Radiation hazard
B) Attention everyone
D) Chemical hazard

7. From the following, select one reason for forced autonomous existence in natural conditions:
A) lack of communication
B) untimely registration of the tourist group before going on the route
B) a major forest fire
D) loss of compass

8. Indicate the number of growths of the combined arms gas mask.
A) 3
B) 4
AT 5
D) 6

9. Determine the sequence of first aid for closed fractures:
A) give an anesthetic, immobilize, apply cold to the fracture site, deliver the victim to a medical facility
B) give an anesthetic, make a dressing, deliver the victim to a medical facility
C) apply a tight bandage to the fracture site, give an anesthetic, deliver the victim to a medical facility

10. Signs of drug poisoning are:
A) runny nose, bitterness in the mouth, buoyant causeless laughter, yellowing of the skin
B) nausea and vomiting, dizziness, nosebleeds, cough, runny nose
C) increased muscle tone, constriction of the pupils and a weakening of their reaction to light, redness of the skin

Open questions

Question 1
During a hike in the forest you caught heavy thunderstorm. Describe your actions.

Question 2
After the explosion of the building, you were filled up with fragments of the walls. Describe your actions.

Question 3
As you exit the stadium, you find yourself in an uncontrollable crowd of people fleeing in panic. Describe your actions.

Question 4
In winter, two tourists overcame a river covered with 6 cm thick ice in different ways. Coast. The second tourist approached the frozen river, took off his backpack from one shoulder, unfastened his ski bindings, took sticks in one hand and also crossed to the other side. Justify which of the tourists did the right thing when overcoming a dangerous section of the river on skis and why?

Question 5
Think and explain why, after the end of the measures to eliminate the consequences of the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant a large number of serviceable equipment was left at special collection points? Justify the answer.

Answers to tests

Answers to opening questions

Answer to question 1:
You need to take cover in a stunted patch of forest. You can not hide near tall trees, especially pines, oaks and poplars. You can not lie down on the ground, substituting electric current your whole body, you need to squat in a hollow or other natural recess, clasping your legs with your hands.

Answer to question 2:
Voice and knocking is necessary to attract the attention of people. If you are deep under the rubble of a building, then you need to move any metal object (ring, keys, etc.) to the left or right to find you with an echo direction finder.

If the area around you is relatively free, do not light lighters. Save oxygen.

Move carefully, trying not to cause a new collapse, be guided by the movement of air coming from outside. If you have the opportunity, with the help of improvised items (boards, bricks, etc.), strengthen the ceiling from collapse and wait for help.

Answer to question 3:
Try to avoid both the center of the crowd and its edge - dangerous neighborhood shop windows, lattices, fences and so on. Dodge everything that is stationary on the way: pillars, pedestals, walls and trees, otherwise you can simply be crushed, smeared. Do not cling to anything with your hands, they can be broken. If possible, zip up. Throw away your bag, umbrella, etc. If something has fallen (anything), in no case do not try to pick it up - life is more expensive.

In a dense crowd correct behavior the probability of falling is not as great as the probability of being crushed. Therefore, protect the diaphragm with your clasped hands, folding them over your chest. Another trick is to squeeze your elbows elastically and press them to the body.

The main task in a loose crowd is not to fall. But if you still fell, then you need to protect your head with your hands, and immediately get up.

Answer to question 4:
The second tourist did the right thing, because. he did everything to, if necessary, quickly free himself from the load (backpack) and skis, and with the help of sticks it was easier to get out of the hole if such a misfortune suddenly happened. You can ski down the steep bank onto the ice if you know for sure that the ice is strong. When driving on ice, you should avoid areas covered with a thick layer of snow. The thinnest is the ice at the bends of the river, where the current is faster.

Answer to question 5:
During an accident at a nuclear power plant, irregularly shaped radioactive particles about 1 micron in size are formed. Due to their shape and size, they are significant ability penetrate various materials, stick to the surface, clogging into its recesses and folds. Therefore, special treatment of equipment contaminated with such particles is not effective. It is more expedient to leave this technique at special collection points.

Tourism helps to improve health, develop endurance and get new experiences. However, such a holiday is always fraught with dangers, whether it is an overnight hike or a day trip through mountainous or wooded areas. There is always a chance of getting injured or unwillingly harming fellow travelers. To avoid this, you need to know the rules of conduct in the campaign.

We dress properly

Clothing should be durable, loose-fitting, and always appropriate for the weather and season. Shoes are better to choose closed with a hard sole. Girls should forget about heels, with them there is a high probability of dislocating or breaking a leg.

Headgear is always required on the hike. In hot weather, it will protect against sunstroke, and in the cool - from the wind. To avoid overheating, do not wrap yourself tightly. It is better to take a sweater with you and put it on when it gets really cold.

Don't forget to take a change of clothes, rain protection and a sleeping kit if you're camping overnight. It is better to put things not in a bag or bag, but in a backpack to free your hands.

Collecting a first aid kit

In the campaign they say that every tourist should have a first aid kit. This is ideal, of course. Anything can happen on a hike, and it's best to be prepared for anything. If you are going to travel in a group, then you can agree that one or more people will take the medicines.

So here's what should be in your first aid kit:

• adhesive plasters;
• bandages (including elastic);
• cotton wool;
• harnesses;
• brilliant green, iodine, hydrogen peroxide;
• ammonia;
• Activated carbon;
• painkillers and antipyretics;
• cold medicines;
• allergy medications;
• sunscreen and insect repellent (for hiking in the warm season);
• individual medicines (drugs for pressure, inhalers for asthma, and so on).

Find out the bans for the area

Before you go on an active holiday, it would be nice to find out the rules of conduct during hiking for a particular area. This is especially true for areas where you are traveling for the first time. If you are too lazy, then a pleasant pastime can be overshadowed by the imposition of a fine or even arrest.

Perhaps in the intended place of rest it is forbidden to make a fire, hunt, fish or pick mushrooms. Check all these nuances in specialized organizations.

We do not deviate from the planned route

Before you go on a trip, be sure to tell your loved ones where you will rest. They need to know where to look for you if something happens. For this reason, do not change your route or report your new location on your mobile phone.

Move along the paths. So there is less chance of getting lost, disturbing wild animals and breaking plants. If tourists follow the rules of conduct on a hike, then they take care of the preservation of flora and fauna.

We comply with the tourism system

Wherever you go, it is safest to travel in an organized column. So you spend less effort and save time, even when traveling a long distance.

How to walk in formation? You need to gather in a column one by one at a distance from each other and move at the same pace. It is impossible to fail, and even more so to overtake the one in front.

Rules of conduct for different types of terrain

When moving through the forest, you need to look under your feet so as not to stumble on the roots of trees. Passing through the bushes, it is important to pass the branches from hand to hand. Many simply release the knots, and the person walking behind has to dodge so as not to be left without an eye. This behavior is unacceptable when walking in a group. In dense undergrowth it is impossible to hold all the branches. Therefore, the participants of the campaign need to increase the distance to four meters, so as not to injure each other.

If a thunderstorm caught in the forest, in no case do not stand under tall trees (especially under freestanding ones). Take cover in a low growing area or crouch in a hole. also in rainy weather do not step on the roots of trees and stones, as they become very slippery.

Rocky terrain has its own rules of conduct for tourists on a hike. Such areas are dangerous because they are constantly subject to shedding and rolling of boulders. Therefore, travelers need to carefully look at the trails and slopes, and also remember that any stone can move. If you notice such a boulder, then report it along the chain to all members of the group.

Encounter with animals

If you see large wild animals (wolf, fox, bear, roe deer, etc.), then do not approach them. Reducing the distance is usually perceived as a sign of aggression, which means that the beast will begin to defend and attack. It's right to go to opposite side, but not running, but calm steps.

During the journey, you can meet snakes, some of which may be poisonous. What rules of conduct in a hiking trip should be observed in such situations? Never touch a snake and it will crawl past. Just stay still and don't make sudden movements.

The snake that you have not noticed is really dangerous. Look under your feet and where you are going to sit. If it's a fallen tree or stump, knock on it first. Try to bypass snakes' favorite places: abandoned buildings, dead woods, swamps, ledges on rocks. If bitten, go to the hospital immediately.

Insects can be dangerous too

The most common carriers of infectious diseases on a hike are ticks. It is very important to remove them from the body in a timely manner. So look at each other from time to time. Don't forget about the right clothes, as well as about ointments and sprays from ticks.

Also in nature, bees and hornets can cause trouble. If you have an allergic reaction to them or have been bitten more than three times, go to the hospital immediately. To avoid such an outcome, follow the basic rules of behavior on a hike: dress properly, do not wave your hands near stinging insects and do not disturb their hives.

Protect the environment

Usually, when campers set up their tents, the first thing they do is to level the surface and cut down pine needles for lining to keep warm and make the “floor” soft. But at this rate, only bald trees will stand in the forests. Use already fallen branches or purchase specialized hiking mats.

Take care of the trees, do not drive nails into them to hang something. The rope can always be tied and untied. For firewood, use only dead trees. They can be easily identified by the absence of green leaves. Moreover, as you know, they burn badly.

Try not to use household chemicals for washing dishes. Perfect for this purpose natural remedies: sand and ash. If you really can’t do without the usual chemistry, use it as far as possible from reservoirs and sources of drinking water.

Bonfires on the hike

Don't make fire under trees. It is enough to set fire to one branch, and you will not be able to extinguish it. If there are old bonfires, use them instead of creating new ones.

If you take children with you, instruct them and tell them about the rules of behavior on a hike. For children, a fire is something attractive. They often climb into it, not realizing that they can get hurt.

When you get home, check the fire pits. No need to scatter or trample the coals, just fill them with water.

Take out the trash

To be able to relax in nature, you need to take care of it. The simplest thing is not to leave trash behind. Therefore, we take a large bag with us, collect all the waste in it and take it to the nearest garbage dump. Of course, some of the garbage can be burned, but do not try to do this with plastic. Show culture and take with you the waste left by negligent tourists.

Leftover food can be left under the tree, and the grits can be poured into the water. Grateful birds and animals will surely find and eat them when you leave.

Take care of other travelers

There are unspoken rules of conduct on a hike that conscious people follow. Clear glass and other debris from ponds, river banks, glades and other places that you meet on the way. If possible, repair damaged objects: benches, steps, washbasins.

If you see damaged signs, write down their exact location and notify the appropriate authorities: local authorities, control organizations, forestry service, etc.

Children can go camping not only with their parents. School camps and country boarding houses also offer children to go on a sightseeing walk or go to the forest for the night. And here everyone is forced to obey their leader and fulfill his requirements.

Camping rules for schoolchildren

Of course, each organized group will have its own rules, but there is a basic list of rules that children should follow in any situation:

• do not go anywhere without the knowledge of the head;
• inform the elder about the perceived danger;
• do not eat unfamiliar berries, mushrooms and plants;
• do not drink water from rivers, lakes and wells;
• do not enter the reservoirs without the permission of the elder;
• do not light a fire yourself;
• Notify your supervisor if you are unwell.

In order not to overshadow your outdoor recreation, take care of your safety. Knowing the elementary rules will help preserve health, and sometimes life.

On a hike, as in any other event, there are situations when you, by action or inaction, can harm yourself or other hikers and unintentionally offend someone.
In order to get only good impressions from the trip,
learn the basic rules to follow during the hike.

Rules of conduct in the campaign number 1.

Guidance, communication in the campaign.

Hikers are required to obey the leader of the group.(supervisor, instructor) and behave appropriately. On a hike NO democracy, discussing the decisions of the leader only after the execution of the order. If you have any complaints about another participant in the campaign of a personal nature, then take him aside, calmly and reasonably tell him what you wanted, you should not shout in front of everyone. Consider the characteristics of each character.

Rules of conduct in the campaign number 2.

Travel safety.

Let's begin with there are places where it is dangerous to go. These include cliffs, steep embankments and slopes. Do not climb trees. Do not move further from the camp beyond the hearing zone. You should always be able to call for help if you are in trouble. difficult situation. If the hiking route runs along the road, you must go in a column one at a time (chain) towards the traffic so that you can see the passing traffic. This international rule. Cross the road at once with the whole group at the command of the instructor.

Rules of conduct in the campaign number 3.

Don't fall behind on the hike, don't get lost.

On a hike the group is coming chain, the leader appoints the leader and the trailer. If you are tired, start to fall behind - do not be silent. Notify your supervisor that you are tired and need rest. Do not try to hint to the leader about the halt with questions like " How much longer do we have to go?», « And how long will the rise last?" etc.
If you need to go out of need, then do not try to fall behind in order to catch up after. Ask for a halt and calmly, slowly, move away. If you see that part of the group is lagging behind, shout loudly and clearly to the leader about this.
It is possible to leave the camp outside the hearing zone only with the consent of the instructor and a group of at least 2 people. One by one, you can move away from the main group only within the group's earshot. (Departure for need, for firewood, etc.)

Rules of conduct in the campaign number 4.

Ailments.

The hiker is obliged to inform the instructor at the slightest indisposition. Don't be silent and don't delay. It is better to take action immediately than to go off the route and end up in the hospital. Participants are required to follow the instructions of the instructor.
Do not forget:
- notify about your illnesses when applying for a trip;
- take with you individual medicines that you may need on a hike;
- at the beginning of the trip, discuss with the instructor what medications you have with you and why they are needed.

Rules of conduct in the campaign number 5.

Corns.

If you feel like you're starting to rub your feet, tell the instructor immediately- a halt will be organized. During which, without haste, you can apply a patch to the desired place. Rare trip gets by without someone rubbing their calluses into bloody blisters. The participant courageously endures half of the campaign, and then heroically limps the second half. Although 5 minutes is enough to put a patch on the place that rubs. Pay special attention to this issue. The sooner you notice that you are rubbing, the better. We also remind you that on a hike only worn shoes should be taken.

Rules of conduct in the campaign No. 6.

TRAVELING PROHIBITION. Alcohol and drugs.

Alcohol and drugs are NOT allowed during the trip.

Rules of conduct in the campaign number 7.

Bonfire.

Fire can be a friend of man, but it can also be a terrible enemy. Follow the basic rules for handling open fire.

Rules of conduct in the campaign No. 8.

Protect the environment.

Never ruin trees- do not cut off the bark from them and do not carve anything on them. When camping for a fire, we always use dry brushwood, CUTTING TREES IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Do not litter! All the garbage that you brought into the forest in your backpacks must leave it in them. Before starting on the route, inspect the parking lot. It should be cleaner than before you arrived.

Hiking in the forest requires careful preparation, especially when it comes to inexperienced tourists. In addition to the moral physical training, the presence of willpower and resistance to stress, it is necessary to have equipment equipped with everything necessary, including for an emergency. If you are well prepared, a trip to the forest will only bring positive emotions. You can learn more about how to prepare for a hike so that only pleasant impressions remain from it.

Preparing for a hike in the forest

First you need to decide on the purpose of a multi-day trip to nature, as well as with a place. Inexperienced tourists are not recommended to make their first outing into nature too far from home. The preparation consists of preliminary drafting route, familiarization with the map of the area of ​​the designated point. At the same time, it is advisable to plan the daily routine so that, for example, you do not find yourself in the middle of a swampy area when you need to prepare for an overnight stay. In case of unforeseen circumstances, an additional route with detours should be developed in advance. This will come in handy if there are blockages, landslides or road repairs on the paved path.

To organize the marching group and create discipline, you need to choose a “senior” - the most experienced participant who will be responsible for the entire group, make decisions in case of unforeseen circumstances. It will help the group members to orient themselves for the successful passage of the route.

Not every place can be reached for free or on foot. If the trip is planned without the use of personal transport, you need to take money, documents, tickets, insurance policies with you.

Also, in case of unforeseen circumstances, it is necessary to leave the contact details of all members of the tourist group and detailed information about the planned route to relatives or another trusted person. It is better to leave a copy of the map with a travel plan.

Going on a forest hike, you need to have at least an idea about the animals that live there, and at the most, read detailed information about them on the Internet. It will not be superfluous to know information about snakes and animals dangerous to humans, as well as the rules for providing first aid.

The most important things you can’t do without on a hike are a tent, a backpack, a sleeping bag, a foam travel mat, and a piece of foam for sitting. Of course, we must not forget the compass and map. The rest of the equipment for hiking in the forest is listed below.

• Clothing and footwear

Prepare for any weather. Shoes should be comfortable and durable. It is best to wear boots that tie securely at the ankle. If you do not plan to climb into a dense thicket, you can wear ordinary sneakers or sneakers. Clothing should provide protection against insects, in particular against ticks. Therefore, a headdress must be present. Clothing should be light enough to fit into a backpack without being too heavy. Depending on the season, thermal underwear will come in handy. A raincoat is an indispensable thing when hiking. It must be strong so that it does not tear from the branches. You don’t need to take a lot of things with you, you only need what you are wearing and a couple of spare things, as well as clothes for spending the night (thermal underwear will help). It is desirable that the clothes be bright and noticeable.

• Hygiene

These and some other things can be taken individually or distributed among group members. Must take with you toilet paper(the more the better), which is a universal thing, soap, toothpaste and brush. Useful dishwashing liquid. It is not necessary to take shampoo, soap replaces it well. Instead of a towel, it is better to take a sheet - it is light, large, it can be torn into several towels or used as a dressing. An elastic band for hair, tweezers, a sewing kit can come in handy in the most unexpected situations.

• Food

You need to take dry rations with you, salt, sugar, pepper, soda, packaged in small bags. The rest of the food is distributed among the group members, its composition is selected depending on the duration of the trip. The main thing is that it should not be perishable.

A canister of water can be carried in turn, or distributed among the participants in the campaign. On a hike, 5-7 liters or more will come in handy pure water. In case of its shortage, you need to take filters for water purification. KLMN set - mug, spoon, bowl, knife, if possible, better from iron. It is durable, iron dishes can be put on fire. The bowler hat is attached to the backpack so as not to take up much space.

• Medicines

Be sure to come in handy: a bandage (elastic and regular) or gauze, cotton pads or swabs, heartburn, nausea, painkillers. We also need a band-aid, activated charcoal, hydrogen peroxide, antibiotics, aspirin, iodine. In addition, we must not forget about individual preparations. Do not forget about the funds from ticks and mosquitoes.

• Tools and other items

Vital in the campaign: matches soaked in paraffin, lighters (several pieces placed in different places), hunting knife, a flashlight with batteries, a piece of plexiglass, a mirror, an ignition agent (you can make tinder). In addition, you always need candles, self-tapping screws, a screwdriver, pliers, a hacksaw. If space permits, you can take a small axe. Fishing equipment can come in handy in other situations as well. And of course, it will always save in extreme situation miniature NAZ, the configuration and size of which can be selected individually.

Instead of an intro. In July 2017, a 14-year-old girl was lost in the Krasnoyarsk Territory. I went on a short hike in the forest - I moved only 400 meters away from the house for berries ... And I got lost, because I absolutely did not know the area in which I lived. Well, anything can happen, especially with children and teenagers.

To prevent this from happening to you, and if it suddenly happened - so that you are ready for "adventures", here are some simple tips.

What to take with you on a hike in the forest

If there is a place nearby where serious animals live - wolves, bears, wolverines - forget about going to the forest for mushrooms, berries and other forest nonsense. Buy it better in the market. But if you are still brought there, then, in addition to a smartphone, take a serious one with you, not a sham one, knife. I mean, of course, not a cleaver with a saw like a paranoid one (although one can do that), but preferably with a fixed blade.

Also bring a flashlight, matches or a lighter. And those who live according to the precepts of the 18th century - take a tinderbox. However, flint and flint is also normal - the old school of tourism approves. Take at least a liter of water, if there is a walkie-talkie. This is the minimum without which it is extremely dangerous for unprepared people to go into the forest.

Cloth

Do not dress like a brutal guerrilla warrior, where there is no camouflage only in the mouth and on the eyes. This will make it harder to find you, trust me. If you can’t get away from the seductive image of a true militarist, wear camouflage, but take a bright red or yellow cap, bandana or just a scarf with you, which you can put on at any time, especially when you are left alone in the forest with your thoughts in the evening.

Shoes

If you are a fan of berets or similar shoes, then choose those that have already been personally checked. Otherwise, which is strange in itself, put them on and walk around for 5 minutes to identify areas of possible chafing. Then wrap the whole thing with adhesive plaster for 2 layers, and if there is no plaster, then put herbs or plantain there - that's enough for the first time.

About navigation and orientation

Along the way of picking mushrooms, break branches more often. Basically - medium, growing approximately at the level of the belt. This is not so stressful, and you leave marks for yourself and for those who will save you in case of trouble.

If a trip to the forest didn’t go according to plan and you got lost, but you have a smartphone, I recommend climbing the most tall tree, if you can, and try to catch the signal. It’s even better with a walkie-talkie, because the higher the walkie-talkie, the further the connection. That is, if you climb to a height of 3-5-10 meters, you will be able to transmit on the frequency you have chosen for 15-20-40 km. Only I'm not talking about soap dishes, but about Chinese, so-called "professional walkie-talkies" from more or less well-known brands. In most cases, this works, especially if you know that you have gone close to civilization.

If suddenly you are lost somewhere far from settlements- do not panic. You still have mushrooms, a knife and a steel, and a "minimum supply of equipment." Seriously, the most important thing is not to panic. Calmly build a fire, arrange an overnight stay, if the time is late, and eat, and even better - drink. From hunger, tea, you won’t die, but thirst really interferes. Because it is dangerous for unprepared people to move at night, and indeed, you need to rest at night.

Shelter and overnight in the forest

When arranging a place to sleep during a hike in the forest, some advise to surround the camp with ash from a fire, such as this can scare the animals. But the situation is such that the animals are curious and they may approach you because of interesting and delicious smells, even if you performed this Voodoo ritual. I recommend throwing spruce branches and, if possible, make the simplest shelter in the form of a hut. Takes about an hour, but helps.

Further actions and movement in the forest

After an overnight stay, indicate the direction where exactly you went. For example, an arrow on a tree, scrawled with a knife at eye level. Or the same arrow on the ground from branches, but only so that it can be seen by possible rescuers. And that it could not be confused with anything. If there is something to write on, briefly describe your condition. Or put a couple of words from branches or stones in a clearly visible place. "Water", "Food", "Hand", "Leg". This will let rescuers know which direction to look for you and that you need water, food or medical attention.

When walking through the forest - whistle, because the whistle is much more efficient in terms of energy consumption. Much more effective and easier than shouting, there is no risk of disrupting the vocal cords, and besides, it can scare away or warn animals about your appearance. Also look for landmarks - old road, poles, something like that.

If you find a river, go down the shore or swim, especially in summer - this will definitely lead you to civilization. In autumn and spring, walk along the river downstream.

Meeting with large predators

If suddenly you meet a predator like a bear on your way, then I will not advise you anything here. Because in my personal experience there was only the sparkling ass of a bear, convulsively fleeing. I don’t know, either from our loud cries, or he thought that we were going after his soul. In short, we didn’t have time to get scared and understand what was what.

From a bear, in theory, you can run away if there is a steep rocky slope next to you, which you can climb, and he, by virtue of his huge weight- No. But the chances that the meeting will take place just next to such a slope are extremely small. So let's leave this question to other gurus.

The most important thing when hiking in the forest ...

…it’s water you can’t live two days without because dehydration is tough. The second important headache is the psychological readiness to hike in the forest and meet its inhabitants. Especially at night and alone.

Of course, if you're a 20-year-old hippie or a bushcrafter/preppy/paranoid/BP guy, this doesn't apply to you. But you still need to tune in to the fact that I will not be looking for you right away. It may take more than a few days for people to stir. And with this understanding, you need to set yourself a goal - to get out as quickly as possible and at minimal cost. And remember: all troubles are from panic and recklessness due to adrenaline rushing into your head.

In conclusion…

The girl mentioned at the beginning Krasnoyarsk Territory found the next day. But when she ran along the discovered country road already at night, then, frightened by the rustle, she suddenly turned into the forest. And thus did not reach the hunting hut about 500 meters.

After that, a 14-year-old girl wandered around the pretty wild forest 6 days and 5 nights, in the rain and in the swamps, without a KNIFE, MATCHES and WATER. And then it was discovered by the police 15 kilometers from the place of loss. This is to the topic of survival motivation. All this would not have happened if she had kept calm and reached the hut.

However, it’s always better to talk from the couch… I’m sure that many of us, having gone on a hike in the forest and being in her place, would definitely pile on our pants. So friends, remember psychological preparation. All the best!