There is no substitute for a good compass, and the ability to use it. Since getting lost is generally the reason for most wilderness emergencies, stay found to stay out of trouble! A map and compass are basic navigation tools in the backcountry. Many people seem to be very uncomfortable when they cialis no prescription …
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Leave a note and save your life!
If nobody knows you’ve gone, or where to look, or when you’re expected back, it could be a long wait to be rescued! by Leon Pantenburg A detailed note, left behind before any outing, should be Standard Operating Procedure. The note could end up being a lifesaver. A memo book could be one of your most …
Survive this: Six maps you should have for urban disaster evacuations
What kind of maps do you need to function in urban and/or wilderness situations? What happens during a disaster where you are forced to evacuate and need to travel by road, then go off road and finally cross country? by Leon Pantenburg I never go anywhere off the pavement without a compass and topographic map …
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Simple survival tips for using a map and compass
It’s really hard to think when there’s this awful, nauseating realization that you may be lost in the wilderness and you start to panic. Suppose you have a map and compass along, and a basic idea of how to use them. But maybe you didn’t think about using them…// // The day may start out …
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Improve your GPS and land navigation skills now
Spring means more people will be getting outside and enjoying the weather and sunshine. Here are some GPS tips to help you get back! By Blake Miller Now is the perfect time to practice and improve your Global Positioning System skills. Spring hiking and camping and fishing trips offer excellent opportunities to get “dialed-in” with …
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Learn this wilderness navigation tip to keep from getting lost in the backcountry
A baseball field backstop keeps the ball from going to far. Here is how to create a “backstop” in the wilderness to keep you from going in the wrong direction. by Blake Miller One feature every outdoorsman should pay attention to is called a “backstop.” A backstop is a boundary or a natural barrier that …
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Leave a Note, Save Your Life!
Home If nobody knows you’ve gone, or where to look, or when you might be back, it could be a long wait to be rescued! An detailed note, left behind before any outing, should be Standard Operating Procedure. The note could end up being a lifesaver! These writing materials could be some of your most important survival …
Peter Kummerfeldt: Getting Rescued – To Be Seen or Not
Home Say you’re lost in a wilderness area. Survivors had to decide if it’s in their best interest to remain where they were or to attempt to make their own way back. This article looks at the rescue process and the survivor’s role in that process. by Peter Kummerfeldt Click here to buy survival kits …
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