Anthony Porter
Outdoorsman and Survival Expert
Education
- Master's in Business Administration with a concentration in sustainable Marketing, Cal Poly Pomona
- BS, Parks and Recreation Management, Northern Arizona University
Professional Achievements
- Viral Video maker with 40 Million+ views
- Combined over 400k followers on TikTok and Instagram
- Longstanding nature educator
- Author, "My Epic Nature Journal"
Certifications & Organizations
- Wilderness First Responder
- Eagle Scout
- 4x American Ninja Warrior
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1. Weather : What does the weather look like?
- Make sure to look for wind, moisture, and low temperatures at night.
2. Gear : Assemble the gear you have and make a list of what gear you also need.
- Prioritize sleeping bag, sleeping pad, food, water, first aid. Bring a knife, flashlight, and comfortable shoes. Not intense new leather hiking boots, most backpackers just wear good running shoes. Rope is very helpful too.
- Bring extra water and layers.
- Insider tip: bring Chapstick
3. Vehicle : Have plenty of gas in your car, more than you think you would need.
4. Dogs : Do you have a dog? What are the leash restrictions and rules? No matter how well-trained your dog is, approaching aggressive dogs can still attack. Having that leash will give you a way to pull your dog away. Please bring poop bags for the dog. Nature does not like dog poop. It is full of unhealthy preservatives, and there is an overabundance of it, which contaminates natural waterways.
First, check in with what resources you have:
- Phone battery
- Even with no service, emergency GPS may still work. Check with your phone plan and operating system.
- Clothing
- What are your warmth layers? Are you dedicated to walking through the night, or posting up somewhere to sleep?
- Water - how much water do you have?
Other things to consider:
- How high is the sun? Where was the sun when you started the trip? The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. This will help you gauge which direction to start moving.
Then, look back to the last place you remember being. You are now a detective. Trace your footprints, try to remember landmarks. Oftentimes, it is easiest to remember which direction the highway or road was, then walk directly that way. Once you get to a road, you can walk to your car or find help.
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