Things you need when stuck up a hill

The full title of this top 5 tips article should read - things you need when stuck up a remote hill somewhere surrounded by fog for 2 days running... and no idea where you are - but I felt this wasn't pithy enough so I shortened it a little. AS you can probably tell, this article is based on my own experiences so may not be all that useful, but I hope to write a few articles that will apply to more generic camping situations at a later date. Anyway, here are the tips;

 

5. Entertainment

4. Don't look outside

3. Conserve energy

2. Take a GPS

1. String

5. Entertainment

The wind is howling and you have nothing to do until daybreak so you may as well catch up on a good book or listen to your favourite M.C Hammer song on mp3.

 

4. Don't look outside

Once you have erected your tent, get inside. Your bleak surroundings will only depress you.

 

3. Conserve energy

Try not to eat all the energy bars and beef jerky you brought along on the first day. These are excellent camping foods btw as they boost your energy, fill you up a little and you can fit loads in your bag.

 

2. Take a GPS

It's all well and good being able to read maps but if you can't see your hand in front of your face there's no way of knowing where you are. So consult your beautiful GPS (hardcore GPS only please - no mobile phone based systems) and pray that some country hasn't invaded and forced the defence department to shut down the satellites - or possibly worse, alter them to give false readings.

 

1. Essentials

Always carry  two metres of string. I didn't use it in my experience but it's always comforting to have when camping.

If you have any suggestions for tips for this subject then leave them in the comments section and the best 5 (in my opinion) will  get added to a Users tips section to appear here.