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SOLUTIONS DEPEND ON PROVEN CONCEPTS & METHODOLOGY
~ Concepts of Southern Wild Camping ~
Most Outdoor Recreationists (Hikers, Backpackers, etc.) enjoy the Outdoors only along a predetermined path/trail moving from Point A (beginning) to Point B (ending). What is missed along the way? What is beyond the trail & off the beaten path?
The Southern Wild Camp Experience combines Research, Information Gathering, Transportation Routing, Planning, Prepping, eScouting, Mapping, Safety, Terrain Navigation, Wild Campsite Establishment, Self-Sustainable Principles & Mental/Physical Prowess.
Explore your Surroundings and Discover unestablished Wild Places rarely observed or visited. Become knowledgeable & confident while exploring off-trail wilderness areas.
Wild Camping also encompasses Wellbeing, Situational Awareness, Primitive Skills, Woodsmanship & Survival.
~ Wild Camping Methodology ~
The Remote Point Discoverability (RPD) Method includes 10 Site-Suitability Criteria based on Forestry & Geospatial Industry principles, practices & techniques (PPTs) to effectively locate wild campsites & recreational areas of interest (AOIs) that are key to Southern Wild Camping.
The Remote Point Discoverability (RPD) Method includes 10 Site-Suitability Criteria based on Forestry & Geospatial Industry principles, practices & techniques (PPTs) to effectively locate wild campsites & recreational areas of interest (AOIs) that are key to Southern Wild Camping.
Offering a wide range of outdoor experience & skill services - pertinent information needed for lawful, safe, confident & self-sufficient skills to be utilized in the southern backwoods.
10 Site-Suitability Criteria for Remote Point Discoverability (RPD)
10 Site-Suitability Criteria for Remote Point Discoverability (RPD)
1. Lawful Land Recreation.
2. Contiguous Wilderness Area.
3. Road/Trail Access Systems.
4. Mature Hardwood Delineation.
5. Water Sources.
6. Streamside Management Zones.
7. Topography.
8. Terrain Features.
9. Vegetation Profiling.
10. 1k Yards or less.
~ Wild Camping's Two Main Subjetcs ~
eScouting
eScouting
Utilizing Online Web Mapping Solutions to “Scout/Analyze” surface terrain suitable for possible wild camp locations.
Having knowledge, skills & abilities in Aerial Interpretation and/or Remote Sensing studies are key for success.
This step is a hypothesis on possible wild campsite locations.
Digital Outdoor Navigation
Digital Outdoor Navigation
Infield Survey exercise that will validate or invalidate your eScouting hypothesis.
Utilizing mobile GPS-based handheld devices (Standalone GPS or Cell Phones) are needed for this field survey.
A Mapping Application with the ability to record tracks & plot waypoints are needed for cell phone field surveys.
In choosing Wild Camp Services we assume a few things about U
You are a healthy enough individual capable of making rational, safe & common sense decisions/judgments based on your own individual outdoor skills. These skills require focus on the facets of outdoor sustainability for prolonged recreation to ensure a satisfying, stress-free & remote adventure.
You own or can obtain the needed gear to meet the essential 5-Cs of Survivability.
Cover (i.e. tent, tarp, hammock, bivy).
Container (i.e. water, food, backpack).
Cordage (bankline, paracord, rope).
Cutting Tool (i.e. knife, saw, axe, hatchet).
Combustion (i.e. fire starting, matches, lighter, ferro rod).
You have a well-functioning/maintained mode of transportation.
Can read and utilize a Map/Compass/Azimuth.
You have adequate web/computing/mobile device experience & skills.
You have a safety plan & emergency contacts set in place.
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