




That was my main point. While the buddy system is always recommended, some folks like to explore alone. That's great, as long as a plan is in place to prevent an unexpected mishap from become a news headline.BorregoWrangler wrote:...making sure you've got a plan in case something happens.
Don't worry, Eric - It happens with everyone sooner or later...sdnative wrote:I never thought I would say this in a million years, but I actually agree with Larry.
Old school is good, preparation is better. There is a difference between relying on electronics, and having them available in case of an emergency. I agree that electronic devices can be subject to failure, but so is the human body - and making sure you can communicate, if help is required, could be the difference between life and death in the wild. It is something we try to stress on OAUSA. Even if you go it alone, letting someone know your itinerary and tentative time schedule is very helpful. We've discussed several tragic incidents on this forum, all by people who didn't feel they were in any danger for survival when they left. Survival skills only work if you are physically able, and many folks have gone out for a casual trek into the wilderness, only to be completely stranded due to unforeseen injury.aw12345 wrote:A plan is good, staying within one day hike of a main road or highway does not hurt either.
I have driven on Highways in Nevada with stretches of 200 miles without any civilization that bothers me more than half a day hike back to the road in Big Bear.
as far as electronic do thats I prefer to to go old school, survival skills do not use batteries or break. Modern man relies to much on electronics and such to survive, not good when the battery runs out or the marvel breaks, besides I like to travel light, used to backpack a lot got me all across the States with less than 20 lbs of baggage in my backpack
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