Originally Posted By: TeacherRO
Two poss. scenarios - Your canoe dumps in the rapids or day hiking away from car or camp


if you are in a canoe and don't have PSK on your person at all times, then you are not ETS.

As for day hiking, carrying the ten (minimum) essentials is a must, regardless if you are only planning to hike one or 10 miles.
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