Hello everyone,
Well I made my first post in the introduction section so now it's time for a second. I have read several survival books and watch many shows (Man vs Wild isn't one of them) and there is one bit of prep that gets mentioned but in my opinion does not get stressed nearly enough. If there is one thing you can do that will vastly increase your chances of making it out of a survival situation alive is tell people where you are going and do not deviate from it. I know this is not a revolutionary new idea but I don't believe it get stressed nearly enough. You can have all the survival skills and gear you want, but if you get hopelessly lost and nobody knows where you went you are in big trouble. I always leave a note on the fridge for my wife even if I am going on a short hike and I know the route well. I also leave the same information with a friend. It tells where I am hiking to, the route I am taking and what time to call someone if I am not back. If I get injured or lost, it would be a huge psychological boost to know that search and rescue will be looking for me in the general area I am in. It's great to learn how to make shelters, start fires, procure water etc, all valuable skills to know. However, if people know where you are and that you didn't make it back at the time you said you would be back, chances are your survival ordeal will be a short one.
Gary
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