Originally Posted By: Todd W

I think too much gear aimed to 'stay in place' is a bad thing myself. Sure, matches, lighter, etc good but some kits I see here and other places are enough "stay in place gear" to live out in the middle of winter. To me, the goal is to get rescued or make your own way back to civilization.


Good observation but perhaps staying in place is a good thing if injured or if a PLB was activated.
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Good call CC. In all but the most extreme scenarios you are better off to stay put and wait for SAR.
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Uh ... does anyone have a match?