Am I the only one that travels? And once again I LIKE MY EQUIPMENT AND LIKE HEARING AND TALKING ABOUT IT but having your toys does not replace knowing what to do. Just for the fun of it what do you do if you are flying and there is an accident and afterwards you have to survive outside the area of the country you live in? I understand the possibility is remote but have ever got on a plane, bus, or other modes of transportation and traveled outside your immediate area and what your familiar with. Remember that on public transportation you won't have you BOB. I'm sorry if this offends anyone but one of the things this forum should do is make you ask WHAT IF. Knowing what to do in your area is great but unless your sure you will never leave that area you should want to know the how to for other places. An emergency may not occur where it is convenient for you and with out knowledge, you’re screwed. Your gear should be a supplement to your one and only true survival tool, your mind.
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