Summer is here, and it's time to head out into the great outdoors. If you do want to take a walk on the wild side, it's always good to be prepared.

Here, survival expert and star of the RTÉ show Bush Kids, Tom Bán shares his Top 5 surival tips for the wild. Just press play up top to see what essential items you should pack before you set out on your own adventure. But, please remember to always have an adult around to help.

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Tom Bán says that tarp is something you should always bring as a cover, but just in case it's an emergency he shows us how to make a shelter with materials like sticks and grass. Just press play above to watch it now!

And you can read all about Bush Kids on the RTÉ Kids website.