Early Stage: Before the advent of specialized equipment, people used planks, branches, straw mats, and even vehicle carpets for temporary escape from difficult situations. These methods were inefficient and unsafe.
Emergence of Specialization: In the mid-to-late 20th century, the rise of off-road culture and desert racing (such as the Dakar Rally) spurred the demand for efficient and reliable self-rescue equipment, leading to the first generation of professional survival boards, mostly made of metal or early polymer materials.
Material Evolution: Since the early 21st century, with the development of polymer materials science, survival boards made of reinforced nylon, ultra-high-density polyethylene, and other materials have become mainstream, achieving an optimal balance in weight, strength, and durability.
Design Optimization: Modern survival boards are designed with greater user-friendliness in mind, featuring various forms such as folding and perforated designs, and integrating multiple functions such as shovels and measuring rulers.
