Its seems (operative word here) that he had some experience in the back county and ran out of gas. Its a classic situation that any of us could find ourselves in.

This just reaffirms my desire to buy a MicroFix as soon as I can spare the $700. Thankfully I have no trips on the planner till next summer where I can't use my already established 'coconut telegraph' (ie: also travel with a group, leave a detailed plan with tight deadlines, cell phone, etc).