I came across this story, and thought y'all would like to comment:<br><br>http://www.jsonline.com/news/state/nov01/lost06110501a.asp<br><br>Good points:<br><br>1. He left his info with others so a search could start.<br>2. He kept his knife on him.<br>3. He always carrys a whistle, so could attract close rescuers.<br><br>Bad points:<br><br>1. No water carrying capability or purification. Dehydration was a major risk, and so was hypothermia when he was forced to eat snow.<br><br>2. No way to signal airborne rescuers. These are our major source of location.<br><br>3. No way to make fire. It's foolish to not carry anything as small and light as fire-making equipment always.<br><br>4. Eating without drinking.<br><br>At a minimum, I keep a whistle and photon on my keyring, and another keyring with an A.G. Russel featherlite knife, Superior sharpener and military match, on me at all times. Total additional weight = 3 oz.