Originally Posted By: bigreddog
Shelter is SO overlooked as a priority.


AMEN!!!!!


Originally Posted By: Hikin_Jim
In an environment similar to the one described above, but absent an injury, I might want to move to a place where I could get water, and then do the shelter/shade thing.


Depends on how easy getting to the water is. If it is off 100 yards then sure. But if you're LOOKING for water, you might be dead from heat exposure before you find it (I'm not sure if you are coming from an Louisana or a Los Angeles perspective - if it is Los Angeles, then you'll likely be dead from exposure looking for water before you find it). I still say shelter from the elements is a higher priority.

IF someone is injured seriously AND you have something that can send an electronic signal AND it only takes a minute, probably ought to do that first to get professional medical help on it's way.