Hike4Fun,

You wrote:
"In a survival situation, an exceptional women would be
a bonus; one who could take on navigational duties, while
in the front passenger seat, might be a life saver."

I find it interesting that you think a womans place is in the passenger seat and that you think only an exceptional woman can read a map or navigate. It might surprise you to know that there are women out there that can survive solo. I can do just fine solo and I know a lot of other women that are just as capable. I also know alot of men that would not be able to survive. Survival isn't gender specific just like driving isn't gender specific. Assuming that you are superior to anyone just gives them the element of surprise and the advantage.