Originally Posted By: hikermor
Perhaps the first step in good survival techniques is to study up on conditions prevailing at your destination and along the route. This of course, poses quite a problem if you are flying cross continent by jet, covering many environments, but that is an extreme case. Usually we know where we are going and have a pretty good idea of conditions there.

What if a person needs to bug out on foot and travel a great distance?

Originally Posted By: hikermor
Ideally, of course, you have both knowledge and stuff in overflowing abundance. That's what ETS is all about, isn't it?

I agree. What is the point in having any of the gear listed if one is not trained in how to use it? The more you know, the less you have to carry.

Jeanette Isabelle
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