Being here in the East, I'm not very familiar with the sort of territory you're talking about- would aerial flares and a pen launcher be helpful?<br><br>The odd thought occurred to me that someone might market a distress balloon, day glo with “HELP” on it or somesuch, to be flown like a kite- could be useful in a lot of situations- but I suppose helium is too difficult to store for disposable canisters to be lightweight.<br><br>>>Often overlooked,is practical footwear. I had to walk back from a disabled car in the middle of nowhere. I had plenty of gear, but high heeled cowboy boots made short work of my feet!<<<br><br>I’ll second that- I once had to walk for some miles (my own stupid fault- ran out of gas) in driving snow through wet slush in city shoes. That was the end of those shoes, and it was a very painful experience- and could have been a lot worse. Now I carry a parka and insulated boots in the vehicle all winter. Even if I’m dressed for it, they could be handy for a passenger or a rescue.<br><br><br>