Alone in the wild

[cj1926]

I was watching a series on YouTube called "alone in the wild". It's about a man that tried to survive in the Canadian wilderness alone for an extended period of time. I really enjoyed it!
Does anyone know if there are any company's that will help you organise something like that?

 

[rg598]

In my opinion it kind of kills the point if it is organized by a company. Pick an area, get some maps, pack up your gear and go have fun. As long as you schedule allows it, shouldn't be much of a problem.

 

[cj1926]

I know what you mean about it killing the fun :/ but there are curtain things like an SOS beacon which I simply can't find. I thought a company that helps organize things like that would have some helpful tips of safety and such.

 

[mrcharly]

Do you mean an eprib?

I suggest you do some group expeditions first.

 

[TeeDee]

Do you mean an eprib?

I suggest you do some group expeditions first.

Epirb.

( Forgive you for a typo - just making it clear for others. )
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distress_radiobeacon

 

[Ruud]

You can ask some known companies who also offer bespoke expeditions to have a look at your idea and tell them what you'd expect from them. They can give you a good idea of what is possible and what not. But in that case you'll be paying a lot of money to someone who is monitoring you from a distance or who intervenes when T****. Then you might better be of by just getting out there and letting others know where you'll be, what you'll be doing and so on.

I do think that most bush-pilots have specialist gear and that you can work something out like the 'Alone in The Wild' scenario, but it might be hard to find the right people right away.

 

[hog]

There are a lot of specialist shops that the sell items that you seek, climbing shops and those that supply folk that use the sea.
Dont want to steer you down the wrong path but it would be well worth getting advice on which is the best for the situation you may need it for.

 

[Brynglas]

The Mcmurdo Ranger Plb is a great personal locator beacon and we'll worth the investment if you're travelling or working in remote areas. This isn't something to be undertaken lightly though. And I'm sure that it would be well worth undertaking a few solo camping trips in areas thatbyoure familiarity first.
Then, when you're confident that you have the skills and equipment, pick an area in Scotland or The Cambrians Mountains in Wales and head off for a weekend to test your skills out. Don't go off into remote areas without thorough preparation and planning, relatively minor situations can escalate quickly in bad weather or difficult terrain. Navigation and First Aid Need to be on theatre of your skills list.