6 Tips To Help Adventurers Maintain Health

We think they should consider it more. Outdoor and busy lifestyles can have a profound impact on health, and sometimes damage it if proper precautions aren’t taken. 

So, what’s our advice if you’re an adventurer and you’re worried about how you might be impacting your health with your activities? 

Know The Limits

First, you’ll want to have a good long think about the physical limits of your body. Some adventurers push themselves too hard and get into real health trouble out in the wilderness. 

For example, we’ve all heard stories of mountain climbers who pushed it too far, or people who overheated in the midday sun. You don’t want to be one of those if you can help it. Take breaks and ensure your itinerary reflects what you can actually do. 

Dress For Where You’re Going

You’ll also want to dress for where you’re going. The appropriate clothing is perhaps the most important thing you can do to protect your health. 

For example, if you’re too cold, you can find yourself with hypothermia issues very quickly. You’ll often notice your body temperature cooling fast if it is wet, so take layers and waterproofs with you. 

Sweat-wicking clothing is also important for hot weather. This allows sweat to evaporate, cooling you down.

Use Hearing Protection

If you’re on motorboats, motorbikes or anything else with a loud engine when outdoors, make sure you have the proper hearing protection. Hearing care for outdoor enthusiasts is essential. 

You’ll also want to go for regular checkups with your hearing health professional. Get them to check your ears and make sure that your activities aren’t increasing the risk of hearing loss in the future. 

Bring A First-Aid Kit

Another pro tip is to take a first aid kit with you every time you go out. These contain all the things you need to deal with cuts and bruises outdoors. 

Change your first aid kit depending on where you’re going. Take things like insect repellent and antihistamines based on the season and location. 

Protect Your Skin

We can’t emphasise this one enough: protect your skin. A lot of people who like adventuring outdoors actually shorten their careers because they fail to regularly slather themselves in sunscreen. 

Also, don’t forget to wear sun-protective clothing. Even covering up sometimes isn’t enough to protect you against UV damage and you can wind up with all sorts of problems later on in life. 

Get Your Sleep

Finally, make sure you get enough sleep when you’re outdoors. Usually, this won’t be a problem because you’ll be so exhausted from all the activities during the day. But if it is, ensure you have a mat and a sleeping bag that are up to scratch. If you’re too cold at night, it can stop you sleeping and it may even be dangerous if temperatures fall too low. 

So there you have it: some tips to help you stay healthy as an adventurer.