I’ve seen people get their hands stuck to their faces with superglue, get their teeth knocked out with a hammer while trying to put up hurricane shutters, struggle for over an hour trying to start a gasoline generator that had no gas, turn an expensive tent into a fireball while attempting to refuel an already burning gasoline stove, open their hand with a screwdriver, and come close to a major hurricane. Upon arrival be prepared by reading the instructions for some of the essential bits of the kit.
Add tension and fear to the mix, and you have the potential for a lot of chaos and mayhem.
Not sure how your portable battery pack, generator, or new weather app works? The time to find out is now, not when you’re completely covered in snow and the lights are out.
Too: 5 brightest flashlights
Oh, and now’s a good time to download and print any manuals you may need.
Plus, the more you practice and use your gear, the more likely you’ll remember that you have it. I know people who forget that they even have some useful kit with them when an emergency situation arises.
This is not a failure; This is human nature.
