Not Hiking in rough terrain alone - FREE
Telling someone where you'll be and when you're due back - FREE
Not having to hack off your own arm - PRICELESS!!
In the interview I saw part of, the climber said his knife was so dull that it wouldn't cut the hair on his arm. Hasn't he heard of the $15 Superior Sharpener? (
www.2xsharp.com)
You can choose to be smart and avoid an incident, or be brave and tough during one. Ain't it amazing how a fool who lives is described as "heroic", but the thousands of smart outdoorsmen are ignored?
My .02
Peanut