I have used those first aid kits for years, now cannot remember how long. They are excellent and cost effective……So correct what you said. The best think is the layout……Every 2 yrs I check creams, add Band-Aid’s simple ones and larger ones (usually a simple pack from chemist with a selection). Replace anything that is out of date (that has an active ingredient in it). Is used for work but I use the same kit when bush. Has saved my eyes a couple of times on simple jobs of painting a fence and having paint flick into an eye etc. I have also added a couple of different size tampons as they are semi sterile and great for absorbing blood from a gushing cut or wound. They assist the rest of the kit.
The places u think are the safest are the places you probably going to get robbed 😢if u get a bad vibe follow ya gut instinct and move on , humans can be nasty to others unfortunately
Another great video guys. Answered a lot of the questions my wife has been asking me for the past 12 months and has made her feel a little more at ease about off-grid and free camping in our hybrid camper trailer. Thanks again .... and I have subscribed to you guys and the newsletter for the comp!. Cheers - Hugh
Thank you so much for this invaluable resource! The effort you guys put into these videos is very greatly appreciated that's for sure. We have downloaded the emergency app, and also been across to Survivor and ordered a few of their first aid kits. Have also subscribed to Everything Caravan and Camping's newsletter. Love you work, and your travels. THANK YOU. Kerryn
Excellent video. I remember when my dad use to stay at Caravan parks and he said in areas there was a bad element that try to steal your stuff, and that was in caravan parks so I personally think there’s the risk of that anywhere.
Real good advice. I have a PLB mainly because I go to sea often on my own. The PLB lives in my Stormy life jacket (PFD). great thing is my wife bought it for me. So she wants me to stick around :).
Thank you for this. My husband is not comfortable free camping, but I'm all for it. Hopefully this changes his mind, plus me nagging him to free camp 😆
Dont watch the movie Wolf Creek when you are camping at Wolfe Creek!!! Loved the campsite there but if we'd watched the movie whilst there I think the vibe would have been very different!!🤣🤣🤣🤣
What 3 words. So interesting. I typed your location in and you are on the East Coast of Tas near Binalong Bay, north of St Helens. We are currently about 3 hours south of where you were, in Triabunna. We are going to the Sydney Caravan show to look at Titanium Caravans 😊
As an emergency services worker I totally agree with all your info and advice. Especially the emergency plus app and ‘what 3 words’ that app makes it so easy for emergency services workers to locate you when needed in a hurry. Most of us are aware of it and have been trained in it. Using that app is so much easier and quicker for us than trying to work out gps co ordinates. Great info guys. 👍🏻
Great series. Totally agree that Australia is one of the best countries for safety when travelling around. Keep up the great work and looking forward to more on your trips and especially your off grid series.
You guys are so good at these info blogs, everyone seems to think so. You explain things well and you deal with the most relevant and important issues. I look forward to more of them from you guys. Thanks and all the very best.
Thank you for sharing. We have been looking for a decent first aid kit that doesn't cost an😮 arm and a leg. We brought 2 different kits that complement each other. Plus, an extra saving with your sneaky discount code. Thank x
From a weapon point of view, I personally carry a couple of large knives in various spots. I would not introduce a knife in a confrontation with another person unless they have a weapon equal or greater as I believe you are best not introducing a weapon into a situation where one does not exist. Personally, the weapons I carry are more for animals such as wild dogs. If I or my family are put in a position we can’t flee from, it is a small piece of mind.
Such great tips. That Emergency + app is such a great idea. Good security info to trust your gut on campsites too. You get more confident the more you do it. Be alert not alarmed!!! Thanks guys. Great video. Loving this series!!! ❤
@TheLifestylePioneers That's interesting. During 16 months of living in my van (stayed local because the house was burned down) I only ever had a problem from a 'security guard' who actually drew his gun on me. But though nobody else actually approached me the police arrived a few times because they'd had 'phonecalls'. (Don't know whether from one source or more than one.) When their efforts to 'move me along' failed (I'm familiar with the law) one sympathetic policewoman (somehow) organised me into a very useful and attractive housing unit. Still here: biggest problem is the guilt of knowing there are lotsa people living REALLY 'rough' (including women with kids who'd be better off in this 1-bedroom unit that I don't really need). But the many stories I heard whilst 'on the road' ,and since, encourage me (since I'm preparing to move out soon) to be armed. I'm not a 'nervous' type, but the world is looking more and more like something that needs to be guarded against. (That was NEVER an issue in the Australia in which I grew up.) Your experience is a bit of a bright light in a darkening sky. All the best.
Great video! A few I didnt know, such as the emergency app and the what3words, thanks for sharing! Ill also check out those first aid kits, they look brilliant and love to support aussie businesses ❤️ Have my 🤞 for a voucher! 😊
Lots of good information and helpful hints. Totally agree that having all the gear is one thing but having it readily available for all scenarios is really important.
Great tips Simon & Liz. Down loaded the emergency app straight away. Been camping for over 20 years & when going out for the day, I would take valuables or lock them away!!! Never had a problem.
Thanks guys. Some very level-headed and pragmatic information you’ve shared. You continue to be a wonderful inspiration, and am looking forward to treading a similar path starting middle of the year.
Hi Guys, Thanks so much for the video. The emergency app is amazing and the three words location is new to us. Sitting next to my wife only a metre away we had three very different words for such a tiny difference in location. I’ve had some issues with my email so wanted to check if you received one from me in relation to the $100 voucher? Can you please put the details of the business again for the first aid kits? Thanks again, Stuart 😅
Our pleasure! Glad to hear it was useful, Stuart. You can get the first aid kits here: glnk.io/2ooxy/thelifestylepioneers (Discount Code: LIFESTYLEPIONEERS)
A personal locator beacon is great for a Medical rescue. Great video. Yes, you need to use common sense. In my 20s went camping. Came across a camp with bikies. So of course not , we kept going. Mobile phones today allow emergency calls if off the grid/phone reception. You can attach motion sensors on your van or tent or whatever. They dont cost much. Or if you are paranoid. Use a motion camera that has an audible alarm. Or an alert to your phone if you are in mobile range.
Love love this one! We are heading off in May on our journey from Tassie and I’ve been very anxious not having done anything like this before. You guys have definitely put my mind at rest a lot and your knowledge has been so beneficial in helping us prepare. I feel a lot more confident. What is your link for the first aid kits? I was having trouble finding it and I definitely want you guys to benefit from my purchase. Love watching your travels. Thankyou! 😊
Thanks so much. That's great to hear. It reallly is an incredible country to explore! Grab your first aid kits here: glnk.io/2ooxy/thelifestylepioneers (Discount Code: LIFESTYLEPIONEERS) Thanks for the support 👌
Appreciate the content of today’s video have organised probably most of the gear as will be travelling full time soon just need the new van to arrive to start packing and doing the check list.Tight lines and may god bless 🦐🐟🦈🎣🙏
Loved the video and agree with everything you said. We too do a lot of remote camping around the country, the one thing we make sure we do is not leave our keys, phones or wallets near open windows or doors, even during the night. If we're sitting under the awning the windows on the driver's side will be shut or at least on the first lock. If we're sitting away from the van door (visiting a neighbour), then screen is at least locked with a key. My theory is, if I can't see it then it's an opportunity for theft. We've never had a problem whilst camping but we have been robbed at home which has made me more security conscious. We also carry Whasp Spray so if we are physically threatened, we can defend ourselves none lethally and deescalate the situation. Again we agree with not using weapons. This was a very informative video, particularly for those who may not have the experience like you or us.
Another great episode full of useful facts. I finally got off my arse and got the 1st Aid kits (outdoor bundle with snake kit) thanks for the discout code. Happy travels
Hi Folks, another great episode. Your early morning spot lost out to a game of golf with one of my sons today lol, but now watched. A good topic to cover, Im often being asked about how safe I am, especially as Im a solo traveller. Im always choosy about where I camp because of both the solo situation and my age, I try not to take unnecessary risks while at the same time enjoying the experience to the full. If I have the tent out, I only leave basic stuff in it if Im away hiking or touring with the attitude that if it gets taken it can be replaced. I always lock away or take, purse, ph etc with me. So far Ive always had good experiences.Cheers Cheryl
Excellent video! A lot of travellers will get some great tips from here. Concise and informative. And can you please lets know what your hiking pack is? Like the look of it.
Thank you! The one you see Simon wearing recently is a camera bag from Shimoda. It's relatively new and we're really liking it. We might do a video on it soon.
We find the most unsafe places are in crowded towns. If there are smashed bottles and beer cans, beware. If the park has high fences and gates, ask why. Talk to other campers. Remote places are usually safer. But lock up and get a hitch lock.
Good video. Just one suggestion in addition to a first aid kit. Do a first aid course. It only takes 1 weekend. I've been surprised a few times by the lack of basic first aid knowledge people on the road have.
You boiled water on the induction & not using an electric kettle does this mean you don't have an electric kettle. That's how I boil my water for washing up in preference to using gas.
Great episode legends!!! I just went to the Survival site and finally bought a couple of kits. The snakebite vid on their website is very well done :D Thank you for this series, you both are doing excellent work. Be safe
Interesting addition to your emergency comms section is that the Emergency Plus app (which I downloaded thanks to you) also includes your 3-word location at the bottom of the location section. There's no need to download the separate app. Great video by the way!
Thank you Simon and Liz so many great tips especially when camping remotely. We already had the DO 35 hitch on the van and recently purchased a Zoleo with the In touch Plan for our half lap around the west. We are feeling very comfortable to travel now.
In my teens I had a pistol felt safe with it , but got rid off it I didn't trust my self if someone pissed me off if I was drunk and i wanted revenge if I snapped , never was put in that position thankfully but I still miss the security off that gun tho especially in these days now with what goes on
Thanks guys. That was very reassuring to hear and see. We are preparing for our first long trip into the outback, Perth regional to Cooktown region through the middle. We are now both retired and have a lot of experience caravanning but not remote off grid. This series has given us lots of good tips. Thanks. Glenn.
Enjoyed the vid pretty well set for most of it just waiting on new van and house to be sold then all the stuff we have bought in the last 10 months can be sorted to there spots cheers guys🍻
Hi guys great video i have found that over the years if something is going to disappear it is usually when you are in a caravan park or large camping area all the best Ron
Thanks guys for your thoughts and tips on this important subject. I agree people's tolerance will be different for each person/couple which you addressed well. As a nurse, I agree a well laid out kit that is stocked is important but I reckon go and do a first aid course so you know how to treat the illness/emergency with your kit. Looking forward to your next vid, cheers
Absolutely! We thought of this after we'd produced the video but we'll be sure to touch on keeping your first aid knowledge up to date in the next one. It's an important point.
